Nitish Kumar–Amit Shah meet sparks seat sharing buzz ahead of Bihar Elections

Patna: Bihar politics witnessed a new stir on Thursday when Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Amit Shah was in Patna for his public events, and this important meeting between the two leaders took place on the same day. This meeting has sparked speculation in political circles that it could be part of preparations for seat-sharing for the upcoming assembly elections. Bihar Elections 2025: Nitish Kumar announces Rs 1,000 monthly aid for unemployed graduates Key Leaders Attended the Meeting Several Bihar BJP leaders, along with two close aides of Nitish Kumar, Sanjay Jha and Vijay Chaudhary, were present at the meeting. This clearly indicates that this meeting was not merely a formality but was meant to deeply deliberate on election strategy. Seat-Sharing Talks Underway According to sources, a preliminary outline of seat-sharing has been prepared between the BJP and JDU. Discussions are currently underway with allies like the LJP, Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), and Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) regarding this roadmap. Efforts are being made to give all parties a fair and balanced share in the alliance so that the alliance appears strong and united in the assembly elections. Final Decision May Be Made During Navratri According to political experts, the final decision on seat sharing may be made during Navratri. Navratri begins on September 22nd and is considered an auspicious time for electoral strategy. The alliance wants to convey the message of unity to the public during this time. Additionally, the public will also begin to benefit from the new GST rates, which could further influence the election atmosphere. [caption id="attachment_153734" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] PM Modi launches development projects worth ₹6,880 cr in Bihar's Gayaji[/caption] Preparations for the Upcoming Assembly Elections The announcement of the Bihar assembly elections is imminent. There is talk in political circles that the election announcement may be made after Durga Puja and the voting may take place after the Chhath festival. In the 2020 elections, JDU's position was weak, while BJP captured a large share. However, with Nitish Kumar's recent return to the NDA, the equations have changed again. The BJP wants to ensure that the alliance remains united to pose a strong challenge to the opposition alliance INDIA. Nitish Kumar's Strategy Nitish Kumar is also cautious about his political future. He wants to secure a respectable share in the alliance and maintain his political power. Therefore, he will have to pay special attention to seat sharing and alliance strategy. Prashant Kishore targets Amit Shah; Vows major changes for Bihar This meeting and subsequent preparations could lead to new changes and equations in Bihar politics. The results of the upcoming assembly elections could also impact the politics of the entire country, so all alliance parties are extremely active and cautious at this time.