Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Bihar Elections: Parties Vie for Alliances Before Polls
Political parties in Bihar are getting ready for the upcoming elections.
The main groups are the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan.
Other parties like the AIMIM and Jan Suraaj Party could affect the outcome.
The NDA, led by Nitish Kumar, and the Mahagathbandhan, including RJD and Congress, are major players.
The AIMIM wants to join the Mahagathbandhan.
The results of the 2020 elections show how important these groups are, especially in areas like Seemanchal.
Parties are working to form alliances before the Bihar Assembly elections.
The NDA, led by JD(U), is expected to compete against the Mahagathbandhan (RJD, Left, Congress).
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party is emerging as a potential deciding factor.
AIMIM has expressed interest in joining the Mahagathbandhan.
The Seemanchal region could play a key role in the election.
- Who
- NDA, Mahagathbandhan, AIMIM, Jan Suraaj Party, RJD, BJP, JD(U)
- What
- Parties strategizing and forming alliances ahead of Bihar Assembly elections.
- When
- Before the expected announcement of the Bihar Assembly election schedule.
- Where
- Bihar
- Why
- To gain strategic advantage and form a government.
Mahagathbandhan/Critics
AIMIM
AIMIM Joining Mahagathbandhan
Mahagathbandhan/Critics
Concerns that AIMIM could undercut the RJD's 'Muslim-Yadav' narrative and cause communal polarization.
AIMIM
Seeking to consolidate Muslim votes and gain representation.
- Key Players
- NDA (JD(U), BJP), Mahagathbandhan (RJD, Left, Congress), AIMIM, Jan Suraaj Party
- Main Contestants
- NDA vs. Mahagathbandhan
- Potential Decider
- Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party
- AIMIM's Interest
- Seeking to join Mahagathbandhan
- Key Region
- Seemanchal (border region)
- 2020 Outcome
- NDA won 12 of 24 Seemanchal seats; AIMIM won 5 seats
Sources
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