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Leaders of the INDIA bloc met at RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav’s residence on Sunday to finalise the seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, signalling the coalition is set to unveil details within the next few days.

 

The meeting, which continued late into the evening, brought together representatives of the coalition, including Congress, the Left parties, Vikassheel Insan Party (VIP), and potential new allies such as the Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM).

 

Vikassheel Insan Party president Mukesh Sahni, emerging from the huddle, told reporters, “All things have been finalised. But, please excuse me from divulging the details. We shall announce everything at a press conference... the day after tomorrow.”

 

RJD national general secretary Alok Mehta was more circumspect. Asked about seat-sharing and inclusion of new allies, he said, “Most things have been discussed. A few issues remain to be sorted out. But, all would be final in two days and we will announce everything at a press conference.”

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Earlier, on their way to Yadav’s residence, state Congress president Rajesh Kumar and AICC in-charge for Bihar, Krishna Allavaru, noted that “seat-sharing” and “prospective candidates” were the main issues on the agenda.

 

The meeting comes ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls, with dates expected to be announced soon. A team of the Election Commission, led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, concluded its two-day tour of the state on Sunday. During the visit, Kumar received feedback from political representatives and reviewed poll preparedness with officials.

 

At a press briefing, Kumar clarified that the electoral process will be completed before November 22, when the term of the current assembly concludes.

 

The INDIA bloc, which had joined forces during last year’s Lok Sabha elections, aims to present a united front against the ruling NDA ahead of the polls. Analysts say the seat-sharing announcement will be a crucial step in consolidating the coalition ahead of campaigning.