New Delhi: All political parties are rapidly preparing for the Bihar Assembly elections. They are now putting in all their efforts. The contest in Bihar is expected to be a direct one between the NDA and the Grand Alliance. Even within the NDA, there is uncertainty regarding seat sharing. Demands from the Chirag Paswan faction have stalled the NDA’s announcement.
The question of how many seats the BJP and JDU will contest remains unresolved. The NDA will certainly contest the elections under the leadership of Nitish Kumar. This means that if the NDA wins a majority, Nitish Kumar will once again become the Chief Minister. Find out who can contest how many seats.
How many seats can the JDU and BJP contest?
The BJP is expected to contest 100 seats in the Bihar Assembly elections this time. The JDU, which is in power in the state, may field candidates in 102 to 105 seats. The JDU will play the role of the elder brother in Bihar. There are 243 assembly seats in Bihar. To cross the magic number of majority, 122 seats are required.
Last time, JDU became the third largest party in the state, but Nitish Kumar was made the Chief Minister by joining the NDA. The third NDA constituent, Lok Jan Shakti Party, is expected to get 20 to 25 seats. However, their demands are quite high. LJP sources claim that it is demanding 50 seats, but the NDA seems unlikely to have that many seats.
When are the elections likely?
Regarding the Bihar Assembly elections, they are likely to be held in November. The Election Commission is expected to announce the dates soon. Elections could begin in the first week of November. It is expected that elections in Bihar will be held in three phases. This means that the results could be declared on November 20, 2025. The Election Commission may announce the dates in the first week of October.