After the political upheaval in Bihar, now the political equations have also changed. Just before the Lok Sabha elections, JDU has separated from the Grand Alliance and formed the government with BJP. Whereas JDU has distanced itself from the Indian alliance, now the grand alliance will distribute seats in the state with new mathematics. Meanwhile, Congress has also intensified its preparations. On Saturday, Congress state president Akhilesh Prasad Singh reached Rabri residence. He has talked to RJD supremo Lalu Yadav.
Akhilesh Singh met Lalu
On Saturday, Congress state president Akhilesh Prasad Singh reached Rabri residence to meet RJD supremo Lalu Yadav. The meeting between the two lasted for about half an hour. It is believed that amidst the changed equation in Bihar, political churning is taking place afresh. There is to be distribution of seats among the opposition parties. There is also a possibility of talks between the two leaders regarding Rajya Sabha elections. However, there has been no confirmation of this.
Speculations of talks regarding seat sharing
According to information received from Congress sources, Congress is now preparing to stake claim on more seats. Earlier, due to being with JDU, Congress had to struggle to get the desired number of seats. With JDU joining NDA, Congress can now stake claim on more seats. Now there is a strong rumor regarding this from Patna to Delhi.
There will be a meeting with Delhi high command
Today on Saturday, Bihar Congress leaders are going to Delhi. All Congress MLAs, MLCs and MPs, including the party’s state president and prominent leaders and officials, have been called to Delhi. These leaders are going to have a meeting with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. It is believed that Congress will now brainstorm on those selected seats in Bihar on which the chances of their victory will be higher.