Amidst the ongoing discussions within the India Alliance regarding seat sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge reportedly engaged in virtual conversations with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD supremo Lalu Yadav.
The focus of the discussions revolves around fielding candidates against the BJP-led NDA on 40 seats in Bihar. The virtual meeting, part of the national-level discussions within the India Alliance, aimed to address the intricacies of seat distribution, with the possibility of appointing Nitish Kumar as the convenor of the alliance.
As the fourth meeting of the India Alliance concluded, seat sharing discussions gained momentum, prompting a virtual meeting of top leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Nitish Kumar, and Lalu Yadav. While speculation arises about Nitish Kumar's potential role as the convenor, no official announcement has been made.