Chirag Paswan Pushes For 40 Seats, NDA Seat Sharing Tensions Rise Ahead Of Bihar Polls

Chirag Paswan, leader of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), has intensified the seat-sharing debate within the NDA ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. Sources indicate that Paswan is demanding at least 40 seats for his party, while the BJP is reportedly willing to offer only 25-28 seats, creating a tense standoff. Paswan’s recent statements, social media posts, and strategic silence in media interactions signal a calculated use of pressure politics to secure his party’s interests. He continues to highlight the legacy of his late father, Ram Vilas Paswan, emphasizing “Bihar First, Bihari First” as a guiding principle. Political analysts see this as both a reaffirmation of LJP’s commitment to Bihar and a tactical maneuver to keep options open, including potential negotiations with other parties if NDA consensus isn’t reached. While Paswan maintains cordial relations with NDA leadership and repeatedly praises Nitish Kumar, the unresolved seat-sharing issue keeps the alliance under strain. The coming days are crucial, as the final allocation of constituencies will determine whether LJP remains a cooperative partner or opts for independent influence in the Bihar political arena. Observers note that this episode underlines the rising importance of regional parties and pressure politics in shaping electoral outcomes.