Senior Bihar BJP leaders are meeting with Amit Shah in Delhi to strategize on seat-sharing, anti-incumbency issues, and the NDA’s approach ahead of the 2025 elections.
Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Bihar have convened in Delhi for a crucial strategy meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The discussions are set to focus on finalizing seat-sharing arrangements with allies, evaluating anti-incumbency sentiments against sitting Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and assessing the implications of recent political developments in the state. BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda is also expected to participate in the meeting.
Sources indicate that one of the significant topics on the agenda will be the demands from the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), which is advocating for more than 40 seats in the upcoming elections. This request complicates the seat distribution process within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), requiring careful negotiation among coalition partners.
The general consensus among Bihar BJP leaders, based on the LJP’s historical performance, suggests that the party should not be allocated more than 20 seats. This perspective stems from the LJP’s limited influence in certain areas, despite the ambitious claims made by its leadership.
According to party officials, while most constituencies contested by the Janata Dal (United) have been determined, a few remain under discussion, as the BJP is also keen to contest these seats. Clarity on these remaining constituencies is anticipated as the meeting progresses.
Internal surveys have painted a concerning picture for the BJP, revealing that several MLAs, including a prominent minister, are facing significant anti-incumbency challenges. In some cases, assessments from party cadres have ranked sitting leaders in third place, underscoring the urgency for a strategic overhaul. In light of these findings, party leaders express hope that the candidate list will be announced well in advance of the election schedule, rather than delaying until the last moment, as has been the trend in previous elections.
Notable attendees at the Delhi meeting include Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Vijay Sinha, state in-charge Vinod Tawde, co-in-charge Deepak Prakash, state president Dilip Jaiswal, and Union ministers Giriraj Singh and Nityanand Rai.
The discussions will also encompass feedback from the grassroots regarding government programs, the public’s response to Rahul Gandhi’s recent “Vote Adhikar Yatra,” and reactions to incidents involving opposition workers who have verbally attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother.
This strategic meeting comes just ahead of Modi’s scheduled visit to Purnia on September 13, marking his seventh trip to Bihar in recent months.
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