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BJP makes space for Nitish's JDU and Chirag Paswan in Delhi polls


Published on 2025-01-16 21:00:49 - MSN
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made strategic adjustments to accommodate Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) (JDU) and Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) in the upcoming Delhi elections. This move is part of BJP's broader alliance strategy to strengthen its position in Bihar and potentially in other regions. The inclusion of JDU and LJP is seen as an effort to consolidate votes from various caste groups, particularly appealing to the Kurmi and Koeri communities, which are significant in Bihar's political landscape. This alliance comes after Nitish Kumar's recent realignment with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), following a period of political maneuvering. The decision reflects BJP's intent to leverage regional parties to enhance its electoral prospects, especially in light of the upcoming national elections.

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