Bihar News, Oct. 14 -- Mahagathbandhan allies held fresh talks on Monday to resolve the seat-sharing stalemate, while the BJP and JD(U) in the NDA finalised their candidate lists as the assembly elections draw near.

The last day of filing nominations for the first phase of assembly polls in Bihar is 17 October. The first phase will be held on 6 November, and the second phase of voting will be held on 11 November. The results will be announced on 14 November.

Meetings are being held among the Mahagathbandhan or the INDIA bloc partners to reach a mutually acceptable formula for seat distribution. INDIA bloc includes Rashtriya Janata Dal, Congress, Mukesh Sahani's Vikasheel Insaan Party and Left parties. Discussions have been been held by ...