Patna, Sep 25 (NationPress) With the Bihar Assembly elections just around the corner, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has designated Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as the chief coordinator for its electoral strategy in the state.

In a correspondence issued by Arun Singh, the National General Secretary of BJP and in-charge of the party's headquarters, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya were named as deputy coordinators.

These appointments were made under the guidance of BJP National President J.P. Nadda.

Reports indicate that these three leaders are expected to travel to Patna soon for crucial strategy discussions with state BJP officials and organizational leaders.

The Bihar Assembly comprises 243 seats and is gearing up for a fiercely competitive battle between the ruling NDA led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the Opposition Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance).

Both political alliances have ramped up their campaigning efforts even prior to the official announcement of the elections.

As per sources from the Election Commission, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is anticipated to visit Bihar soon, with the election schedule likely to be revealed around October 6.

In preparation for this, the Commission has mandated that the transfer and assignment of officials involved in election duties be finalized ahead of the CEC's visit.

As Bihar approaches the upcoming Assembly elections, the political environment is becoming increasingly charged even before the Election Commission discloses the election dates.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who successfully led the NDA to victory in the 2020 Assembly elections, is facing a formidable challenge this time from the RJD-Congress-led INDIA Bloc.

Both alliances have initiated robust public engagement campaigns throughout the state, with rallies, yatras, and constituency-level meetings gaining momentum.

The exchange of sharp remarks between the ruling NDA and the Opposition INDIA Bloc is also intensifying, creating a high-stakes showdown for Bihar’s 243 seats.

Political analysts suggest that with issues like unemployment, development, and caste-based representation at the forefront of discussions, this election is set to be a fiercely competitive race between Nitish Kumar’s NDA and the Tejashwi Yadav-led RJD-Congress alliance.