New Delhi: Trouble is brewing in the I.N.D.I.A. bloc over seat sharing after the CPI(ML)L rejected the offer by the RJD, which included swapping of its incumbent seats and no increase in the constituencies it will be contesting.

Sources said the CPI(ML)L conveyed its displeasure strongly to the RJD leadership and is all set to submit a fresh list of demands, which includes around 30 seats.

CPI(ML)L sources said the party's decision about the next course would depend on the decision the RJD takes on the revised list the party would share on Tuesday.

Stepping up pressure, the party leaders said all options are open for them if the RJD rejects their demand. The CPI(ML)L had won 12 of the 19 seats it contested in 2020 and had been expecting more seats this time.

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