Synopsis
On April 12, 2023, Jitan Ram Manjhi, the Chief of Hindustani Awam Morcha, announced party plans for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections during a conference in Kasba, Purnea district, asserting a claim for 35 to 40 seats within the NDA alliance.Key Takeaways
- Jitan Ram Manjhi announced HAM's first candidate, Rajendra Yadav, for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
- The party aims to secure 35 to 40 seats within the NDA alliance.
- Over 10,000 supporters attended the conference, showcasing substantial grassroots backing.
- Manjhi emphasized the need for at least 20 MLAs to amplify the public's voice.
- HAM's strategy signals its intent to play a significant role in seat negotiations.
Patna, April 12 (NationPress) As political engagement surges in Bihar in anticipation of the 2025 Assembly elections, Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) Chief and Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi made a significant announcement during a workers' conference held at Kasba in Purnea district.
During this event, Manjhi asserted a claim for 35 to 40 seats for HAM within the NDA alliance and introduced the party's first official candidate -- Rajendra Yadav from the Kasba Assembly constituency in Purnea district.
Speaking to over 10,000 party workers at Kalanand High School, the HAM Chief appeared both emotional and invigorated by the crowd's presence.
"For the public's voice to resonate louder, at least 20 HAM MLAs must enter the Assembly this time. We need a minimum of 35 to 40 seats to compete in the 2025 Bihar Assembly election," Manjhi expressed.
The audience erupted with excitement as Rajendra Yadav was named the candidate for the Kasba Assembly constituency, even before the official NDA seat-sharing discussions were finalized.
Manjhi pointed out Yadav's persistent grassroots efforts since 2020, highlighting that vote-splitting had hindered his victory, which led to the premature announcement.
Support for this declaration was further solidified by HAM's National President and Bihar Minister Santosh Kumar Suman, who energized Yadav's supporters with chants and celebrations.
"Our demand stands at 40 seats in the NDA. Such robust backing indicates that our party is garnering support at the grassroots in Bihar," Suman remarked.
Manjhi reminded the media that Rajendra Yadav had contested from the Kasba Assembly constituency as the NDA candidate in 2020, reaffirming the seat as a stronghold for the party.
This announcement is perceived as a calculated move by HAM to reinforce its significance and negotiating power within the NDA alliance before concluding seat negotiations.
With this action, Jitan Ram Manjhi has launched the first strike in the NDA's intra-alliance politics for the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls, reconfirming HAM's demand for 35 to 40 seats to secure victories in at least 20 constituencies.
Manjhi conveyed a clear message that HAM will not adopt a passive stance in the allocation of seats this time.
