BJP, Jharkhand party in final seat-sharing talks for Assembly polls: Sources

The BJP and All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) alliance for the Jharkhand assembly elections is in its final stage, with a seat-sharing formula expected soon. AJSU has reportedly demanded 16 seats, and further talks are set to finalise the deal.

In Short

• BJP-AJSU alliance for Jharkhand polls nearly finalised
• Seat-sharing formula announcement expected soon
• Key discussions held at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence

The alliance between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) for the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections is nearing its final stage, according to sources. Both parties are expected to announce their seat-sharing formula soon.

Late last night, key discussions were held at the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, with AJSU National President Sudesh Mahto and senior BJP leaders from Jharkhand in attendance. During the talks, AJSU reportedly demanded 16 seats as part of the alliance agreement.

Another round of discussions is expected to take place in Delhi within the next couple of days to finalise the details. The BJP-AJSU alliance is likely to formally announce the seat-sharing arrangement shortly.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma on Saturday said, "The BJP will contest the Jharkhand elections in alliance with AJSU Party and JD(U). The seat-sharing agreement with the allies has been done on 99 per cent of the seats. Discussions are underway for the remaining one or two seats and it will be finalised soon," he said while speaking to reporters in Ranchi.

Sarma said that a formal announcement in this regard will be made after 'Pitri Paksha', which ends on October 2, news agency PTI reported.

Elections to the 81-member assembly in Jharkhand are due later this year.