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Bihar Election 2025: The Janata Dal (United) is grappling with a string of setbacks in the lead-up to the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. Discontent is brewing within the party following the announcement of a seat-sharing agreement within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) alliance, triggering a wave of resignations by several senior leaders.

A major concern for the JDU is the seat distribution itself: both the BJP and the JDU have been allotted 101 seats each, reflecting an equal share. Meanwhile, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has been allocated 29 seats, while smaller allies like the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Jitan Ram Manjhi) and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (Upendra Kushwaha), have been given six seats each.

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The denial of a ticket to Jai Kumar Singh, a prominent JDU leader from Dinara in Rohtas, has caused unrest within the party. His supporters have threatened mass resignations from the Rohtas JDU unit if he is denied the ticket. The move is expected to trigger widespread discontent among key voter groups, including Rajputs, Bhumihars, Yadavs, and Koeris. Adding to the tension, constituencies such as Dinara, Bajpatti, Sasaram, and Mahua have been allotted to alliance partners.

The Shahabad area is already important for the opposition parties RJD and Congress. An internal rebellion within the JDU could weaken their position here.

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Prominent Leaders Who Exited JDU

Prominent leaders who have left the JDU include - Lakshmeshwar Rai (former minister), Ranbir Nandan (former MLC and JDU spokesperson), Ali Ashraf Fatmi (former Union minister), Mujahid Alam (former MLA), and Vijendra Yadav (former MLA). Some of these have already joined the RJD or are planning to do so.

The BJP has strengthened its grip on seat sharing, eroding JDU's dominance. The JDU will now have to manage internal dissent while maintaining unity within the alliance.