After Delhi, BJP Eyes Bihar, Sets 225 Seat Target

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. BJP shifts focus to Bihar after Delhi Assembly victory.
2. The party sets a target of winning over 225 seats in Bihar.
3. NDA leaders express confidence in winning the Bihar elections.
4. RJD dismisses the Delhi results’ impact on Bihar.
5. Nitish Kumar’s return to NDA strengthens BJP’s position.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

After a stunning victory in the Delhi Assembly polls, the BJP is setting its eyes on Bihar, where elections are expected in October-November. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has set a target of winning more than 225 seats in the 243-member assembly, signaling their ambition to secure a commanding majority in the state. The BJP’s momentum from the Delhi win could provide a significant boost to their campaign efforts in Bihar.

Tarkishore Prasad, a senior BJP MLA and former deputy chief minister of Bihar, said the NDA would retain power in the state. “Since 2005, the NDA government has been working effectively in Bihar. In 2025, the NDA will return to power and continue Bihar’s development,” Prasad said, highlighting the NDA’s track record and development agenda as key selling points for the upcoming election.

Union Minister, and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi, a key NDA ally, described the Delhi election as a preview of what is to expect in Bihar. “Dilli toh jhanki hai, Bihar abhi baaki hai… Jai NDA (Delhi is just a glimpse, Bihar is yet to come. Jai NDA)”, Manjhi tweeted, indicating the NDA’s optimism and strategy to leverage the Delhi victory to influence the Bihar electorate.

However, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) dismissed the BJP’s claims, asserting that Delhi’s results would have no impact on the Bihar election. Party spokesperson Mritunjay Tiwari said Bihar would vote for change, pointing to Jharkhand’s outcome as a precedent. “People in Bihar will vote for change. The results in Jharkhand will have an impact here. The Delhi election will not affect Bihar,” Tiwari said, underscoring the RJD’s belief that local dynamics and issues will play a more significant role in determining the outcome of the Bihar election.

Ahead of the Parliament elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar left the opposition alliance and rejoined the NDA bloc. The alliance went on to win 30 of the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar, demonstrating the NDA’s electoral strength in the state and the potential impact of Kumar’s return.

BJP leaders believe Kumar’s return to the NDA and the Delhi election results will strengthen their position in Bihar, providing them with a broader coalition and renewed momentum. The BJP is hoping that Nitish Kumar’s presence within the NDA will consolidate their position.

The upcoming Bihar election will be a key battleground for both the NDA and opposition alliances. The BJP’s Delhi victory has set the stage for a high-stakes electoral contest.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

BJP eyes Bihar after Delhi. Sets 225 seat target. NDA confident of win. RJD disagrees on Delhi impact. Nitish Kumar strengthens BJP.

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