JD(U) Seat-Sharing Reshuffle: No Longer Senior in Bihar NDA 2025

Following a fresh seat-sharing deal, JD(U) has lost its senior partner position within Bihar’s NDA, with the BJP emerging as the dominant force. The new formula reduces JD(U)’s leverage and reshapes campaign strategy ahead of the 2025 polls. Analysts say the high-stakes realignment may impact candidate selections, grassroots coordination, and voter arithmetic across key constituencies. Nitish Kumar’s role faces scrutiny.