It's often said that Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are integral part of Indian politics, having produced prominent leaders shaping the nation's political landscape. Bihar, with its 40 Lok Sabha seats, holds significant sway in national politics, ranking fourth highest among states.
Recent political shifts in Bihar include Nitish Kumar's JDU forming a new alliance with the saffron party and Jitan Ram Manjhi's HAM, while six mahagathbandhan MLAs joined the NDA. These developments precede an anticipated rally in Patna organized by Lalu Prasad Yadav and CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on March 3, coinciding with Rahul Gandhi's expected participation. Further political realignments are anticipated ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
The Bihar General Elections, owing to its extensive seat count, typically span over an extended period. Early indications suggest that the upcoming elections may be scheduled in April and May.
If past trends hold, Bihar might witness its elections split into 7 to 8 phases. However, the final delineation awaits the official announcement by the ECI, expected in late February or early March.
With 40 constituencies, Bihar holds an important place in national politics. The seats are distributed between reserved and unreserved categories. In the previous elections of 2019, out of the 40 seats, 34 were unreserved, while six, including
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