In a stunning political revelation that has sent shockwaves through Bihar's political landscape, Bharatiya Janata Party's IT cell chief Amit Malviya has publicly exposed the dismal performance of key allies in the recently concluded state assembly elections. The disclosure has sparked intense debate about the future of political alliances in the state.
The Embarrassing Poll Data Revelation
Amit Malviya took to social media to share what he termed as "embarrassing poll data" that highlighted the poor showing of Janata Dal (United) candidates across multiple constituencies. The data revealed that JDU candidates finished third or even fourth in several key seats, raising serious questions about the party's political standing in Bihar.
The timing of this revelation is particularly significant as it comes amid ongoing discussions about seat-sharing arrangements and political equations for future elections. Malviya specifically pointed out that JDU candidates lost their security deposits in numerous constituencies, indicating a complete rejection by voters in those areas.
Performance Analysis of Key Allies
The data shared by Malviya showed that while the BJP performed reasonably well in its allotted seats, the same couldn't be said for some of its alliance partners. The analysis covered multiple phases of the Bihar elections held throughout 2025, with the final results declared recently.
Particular attention was drawn to constituencies where JDU candidates not only lost but performed so poorly that they couldn't even secure the minimum required votes to save their security deposits. This development is seen as particularly damaging for a party that has traditionally been a major political force in Bihar politics.
Meanwhile, other alliance partners showed varying degrees of performance. Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) managed to put up a respectable show in several constituencies, though the overall alliance performance fell short of expectations given the pre-poll predictions and resources deployed.
Political Implications and Future Scenarios
This public airing of internal poll data by a senior BJP leader has significant implications for the future of the ruling coalition in Bihar. Political analysts suggest that this could be the beginning of a major realignment in state politics, with the BJP potentially reassessing its alliance strategies.
The revelation comes at a time when all political parties are analyzing their performance and preparing strategies for upcoming electoral battles. The public nature of Malviya's disclosure suggests that the BJP might be positioning itself to demand a larger share of seats in future elections or even reconsider existing alliance arrangements.
Opposition parties have been quick to capitalize on this development, pointing to the internal discord within the ruling alliance as evidence of its weakening political foundation. The Congress and other opposition parties have described this as a clear sign of growing tensions within the NDA coalition in Bihar.
As political circles in Patna and Delhi analyze these developments, all eyes are on how the JDU leadership will respond to these revelations and what impact this will have on the stability of the state government. The coming days are likely to see intense political maneuvering as all parties reassess their strategies in light of these embarrassing poll revelations.
