Buzz on BJP-RLD talks for Lok Sabha polls

After JDU, BJP is eyeing another INDIA bloc ally and is believed to have opened a channel with Jayant Chaudhary-led RLD, party insiders said.

Talks between leaders of the two parties are in an initial stage, but they have reportedly discussed seat-sharing. RLD has pockets of influence in western Uttar Pradesh, especially among Jat voters.

BJP has apparently offered two Lok Sabha seats while RLD is seeking four seats, they said.


At present, RLD is in INDIA bloc and in 2022 assembly polls, it partnered with Samajwadi Party. It contested 33 seats and won nine. However, in 2009 Lok Sabha elections, RLD could not open its account.

According to earlier reports, RLD and SP had announced seat sharing for seven Uttar Pradesh seats. Congress and SP are still engaged in seat-sharing discussions for the state.