This blog will unpack what that “135 seats” figure means, its context, significance, risks and potential outcomes for Bihar’s political landscape.
English Version Introduction The “Mahagathbandhan” (Grand Alliance) in Bihar has recently announced its tentative seat-sharing formula ahead of the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly elections. According to multiple media sources, the major constituent party Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is reported to contest 135 seats under this alliance. This blog will unpack what that “135 seats” figure means, its context, significance, risks and potential outcomes for Bihar’s political landscape. Context & Background Bihar is gearing up for its 2025 Assembly elections. The Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) is formed by several opposition parties coming together to challenge the incumbent coalition. As part of pre-election strategy, the alliance must decide on how many seats each partner gets to contest. For example, in recent reports: RJD → ~135 seats. Indian National Congress (INC) → ~55-61 seats. Left parties (e.g., CPI, CPI(ML), etc.) → ~29-31 seats. Smaller ...