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đ"Grand Alliance”—has again come to the center of discussion with its 135-seat plan, đ Mahagathbandhan in Bihar: The 135-Seat Strategy and the Changing Face of State Politics --- đŠ ENGLISH VERSION 1. Introduction Bihar’s politics has always been a mirror of India’s democratic evolution—vibrant, unpredictable, and deeply tied to the state’s social fabric. The Mahagathbandhan—or “Grand Alliance”—has again come to the center of discussion with its 135-seat plan, an internal seat-sharing strategy that signals both political realism and an effort at renewal. In a state where every caste bloc and regional group can tilt the balance, the new formula carries symbolic importance. It reflects not only who gets how many seats but also who holds how much influence inside the alliance. 2. Historical Background The Mahagathbandhan’s roots trace back to 2015, when Nitish Kumar’s JD(U), Lalu Prasad Yadav’s RJD, and the Congress came together to challenge the BJP’s dominance. That ...