As the Bihar Assembly polls approach, tensions are rising within the NDA alliance over seat-sharing and party priorities. BJP leader Giriraj Singh on Monday criticized parties emphasizing their “strike rates” in past elections, questioning whether this focus sidelines the contributions of grassroots workers.

Speaking to India TV, Giriraj highlighted the 2010 example of BJP–JD(U) dominance, noting that historical victories cannot be the sole measure of electoral credibility. “Leaders should reflect the voice of their party workers, not just flaunt numbers,” he said, signaling a subtle critique of rivals who often tout previous success rates as political leverage.

Without naming anyone directly, Giriraj mocked the obsession with “strike rate jingles” in a social media post, writing that the NDA’s 2010 victories—BJP winning 91 of 102 seats (89%) and JD(U) 115 of 141 (81%)—remain benchmarks unmatched since.” Analysts interpret this as a reference to Chirag Paswan’s party, which had promoted its flawless winning record from the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Meanwhile, the NDA has tentatively divided Bihar’s 243 Assembly seats among its partners:

BJP: 101 seats

JD(U): 101 seats

LJP (Ram Vilas): 29 seats

Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM): 6 seats

Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM): 6 seats