Patna: Just before the Bihar assembly elections, Lok Janata Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan had decided to contest independently and left the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). He fielded 134 of his candidates out of which, only one candidate could win, but his candidates have spoiled the political game of other parties in 54 seats.
Most of the LJP candidates were in the fray against JDU candidates and against BJP in seats like Govidangaj, Lalganj, Bhagalpur, Raghopur, Rosda and Narkatiaganj.
Although registering a win in only one seat, LJP finished second and third in many seats damaging the chances of NDA on 30 seats and the Grand Alliance on 24 seats and BJP's on one seat.
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NDA's loss on 30 seats
LJP gave tickets to 22 rebel candidates of BJP against JDU. None of them won but managed to spoil JDU's games.
Grand alliance gains 30 seats from LJP
At the same time, the Mahagathbandhan camp has also suffered due to LJP candidates. RJD has lost 12 seats, Congress 10 and CPI (ML) 2 seats. The Mahagathbandhan has not only lost due to the LJP in the field but has also made gains making it easier for them to win many seats including 24 seats of RJD and 6 of Congress.
