New Delhi, 17/10: The I.N.D.I.A. bloc appeared to have clinched its seat-sharing deal for the Bihar Assembly elections on Thursday evening, ending a day of intense negotiations and political drama. The tension peaked when Mukesh Sahani-led Vikassheel Insaan Party hinted it might walk out of the alliance, triggering a flurry of phone calls between Delhi and Patna.
Sources said the RJD and VIP have now reached an agreement under which the Sahani-led party will contest 15 Assembly seats and get an MLC position. Sahani, who initially demanded 60 seats and the Deputy Chief Minister’s post.
