Bihar Electoral Contest of 2025: Congress Retreats to Counter BJP - Discover Mahagathbandhan's Fresh Tactics
The upcoming Bihar assembly elections, scheduled for later this year, are set to witness a significant shift in strategy from the Mahagathbandhan alliance. The alliance, comprising the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Indian National Congress, Communist Parties, and smaller parties like the Vikassheel Insaan Party and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), is focusing on a more strategic approach to seat distribution to improve its chances in the polls.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), led by Tejashwi Yadav, is aiming to contest between 135 to 140 seats, solidifying its position as the dominant force within the alliance. In contrast, the Congress party is planning to contest fewer seats, around 58 to 60, marking a decrease from the 70 seats it contested in the 2020 elections. This reduction reflects the RJD's efforts to maintain its dominance within the alliance.
The Communist Parties, including CPI(ML), CPI, and CPI(M), are also part of the alliance, with their combined strength often crucial in elections. The current proposed distribution includes 30 seats for CPI(ML), 8 seats for CPI, and 4 seats for CPI(M). Smaller parties like the Vikassheel Insaan Party with 10 seats and parts of the LJP are also jostling for space within the alliance.
This strategic approach by the Mahagathbandhan is a response to the alliance's past performances. The Congress party is aware that its candidates often score less in a head-to-head fight against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)/National Democratic Alliance (NDA). In 2020, the Congress party fought on 70 seats and won 19. The focus of the alliance this time is on winning more seats overall, rather than just contesting a large number of seats.
The strategy could potentially boost the chances of the Mahagathbandhan forming a government in the upcoming elections. Experts believe that if the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) contests more seats, the chances of the alliance forming a government may increase. If the strategy is successful, it could lead to improved performance by the alliance in the 2025 elections.
However, the distribution of seats can affect the unity and strength of the Mahagathbandhan. If the parties feel they are not adequately represented, it could lead to internal conflicts and dissatisfaction among voters. For Tejashwi Yadav to become the Chief Minister, the RJD needs significant wins. However, his dreams could be jeopardized if the Congress does not secure enough seats, potentially weakening the alliance's overall performance.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), is confident of winning with a two-thirds majority. A strong alliance in Mahagathbandhan is crucial to counter this challenge. Voters often assess alliances based on their unity and the perceived strength of their leadership. A cohesive and well-coordinated seat distribution can enhance public perception and voter confidence in the alliance.
In conclusion, the distribution of seats among parties in Mahagathbandhan will influence the unity of the alliance, the ambitions of its leaders like Tejashwi Yadav, and its ability to compete against the NDA. A balanced distribution that satisfies all parties can significantly boost the alliance's chances in the 2025 Bihar elections. The Congress party is adopting a more practical approach for the upcoming Bihar polls, focusing on seats where it has a real chance of winning, and not repeating its strategy of contesting a large number of seats from the 2020 elections.
- The strategic seat distribution within the Mahagathbandhan is influenced by the alliance's past performances and current opinion that the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) contesting more seats may increase their chances of forming a government.
- The distribution of seats in the Mahagathbandhan, specifically the Congress party contesting fewer seats this time, is a response to their general-news performance in the 2020 elections, where they won 19 seats out of the 70 they contested, and reflects a policy-and-legislation shift to focus on overall seat wins instead of contesting a large number of seats.
