JD(S) demands fair seat-sharing for 2019

NewsBharati    04-Jun-2018
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New Delhi/Patna, June 4: Ahead of the crucial meeting of NDA partners, senior JD(S) leader Pavan Verma advised BJP to fine-tune the alliance before 2019 general elections. Speaking to the media, Verma maintained that, the ruling party at the center will have to review the seat-sharing formula for Bihar.

Commenting on the recent by-poll debacles, the former diplomat asked BJP to address the concern issues raised by the NDA partners. He further added that as the largest party in NDA, BJP should pay attention to feedbacks and inputs from ground zero. Speculations were rife about the alleged strained relationship between JD(S) and BJP where one section was reportedly unhappy over the existing poll-tie up.

When asked about the socio-political equations in Bihar, the JD(U) spokesperson said that the regional party is all set to face the election under the leadership of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He underlined that in Bihar, JD(U) will play the role of Big Brother. Earlier, Rashtriya Lok Samata Party leader and Union Minister Upendra Kushwaha also voiced his concern about the poor performance of NDA in recently held by-elections.

Meanwhile, reacting to the developments, senior BJP leader and Bihar Dy-Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi refuted the reports of a dispute between two parties. Modi assured that all the crucial issues will be discussed during the proposed meeting of NDA partners.