PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar s JD(U) on Thursday asserted that it was looking forward to contesting a substantial number of seats in the West Bengal assembly elections, in which its ally BJP has high stakes.
JD(U) national general secretary Ghulam Rasool Baliyavi said the party s unit in West Bengal wants to contest at least 75 seats and the number could go up, subject to the approval of the leadership.
Elections to the 294-strong West Bengal assembly are likely to be held in a few months and the BJP, which put up a stunning performance in the state in last year s Lok Sabha polls, is looking to unseat the ruling Trinamool Congress, headed by chief minister Mamata Banerjee.
JD(U) likely to contest at least 75 seats in Bengal JD(U) likely to contest at least 75 seats in Bengal
Bihar Chief Minister’s Janata Dal (United) is looking forward to contesting a large number of seats at the upcoming Bengal polls, where its ally BJP has high stakes, the party asserted on Thursday.
JD(U) national general secretary Ghulam Rasool Baliyavi said that the party unit in Bengal wants to contest in at least 75 seats and the number may go up, if the leadership is approved.
Election to the 294-seat Bengal Assembly is expected to be held in April-May next year. The BJP, which had put forward an excellent show in the Lok Sabha polls last year, has been looking to overthrow the Mamata Banerjee government.
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Updated: December 17, 2020 11:39 pm IST
Nitish Kumar s party said it is looking forward to contest a substantial number of seats in Bengal
Patna:
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar s JD(U) on Thursday asserted that it was looking forward to contesting a substantial number of seats in the West Bengal assembly elections, in which its ally BJP has high stakes.