As Bihar heads into assembly elections next month, cracks are beginning to show within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) chief and former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has publicly expressed dissatisfaction over the NDA’s seat-sharing talks, warning that his party will not contest the polls if it is denied at least 15 seats.

“If we do not get 15 seats, we will not contest the elections. I feel insulted, and our people have been ignored. We have always stood by the NDA; it is their duty to ensure we are respected,” Manjhi told reporters, adding that 15 seats would give his party a fair chance to win 8–9 constituencies.

“If that doesn’t happen, we will consider our final option to assert our presence in 60–70 constituencies to gain official party re

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