September 21st 2025.
In a recent interview with PTI, General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI-M), MA Baby, expressed his belief that the Left parties deserve more seats in the upcoming Bihar assembly polls. However, he also acknowledged the importance of being realistic and reasonable when making claims as part of the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance).
Baby also shared his optimism about the alliance's chances of a resounding victory, citing the spontaneous support and enthusiasm among the people during the Mahagatbandhan's "Voter Adhikar Yatra" against the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Currently, seat-sharing talks are underway within the opposition Grand Alliance for the Bihar Assembly polls, with the CPI-M being one of the parties involved.
When asked about the Left parties' expectations for seat-sharing, Baby emphasized their deservingness of more seats and mentioned that they have identified certain areas where they have a strong presence. He also mentioned having had discussions with Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the Mahagatbandhan, and expressed his hope for an amicable decision on the number of seats each partner will contest.
Looking back at the 2020 Bihar assembly elections, Baby pointed out that the Left parties had won a total of 16 out of the 29 seats they contested, with the CPI-M winning two out of the four seats it fought for. The CPI and CPI-M had also identified their strengths in a few other constituencies, which they will present to Tejashwi Yadav in hopes of securing a good deal for the upcoming polls.
When asked about the timeline for seat-sharing discussions, Baby mentioned that it will depend on the initiative taken by Tejashwi Yadav and the decision-making process within the Mahagatbandhan. He also mentioned the recent conventions held by the CPI in 11 constituencies and the identification of seven seats by the CPI-M for their second priority list.
Switching topics, Baby criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent remarks on "infiltrators" in Bihar, calling them unbecoming of a prime minister. He pointed out that the BJP is in power at both the Centre and in Bihar and that there are legal methods to identify and address any issues related to foreigners in the state.
In conclusion, Baby expressed his hope for the people of Bihar to understand the true intentions behind such statements, emphasizing the need to avoid communal polarization in society. The Grand Alliance, which was formed during the 2020 elections, will once again be a powerful force with the addition of new parties and the potential for more to join ahead of the polls later this year.
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