The BJP-led NDA, comprising the Janata Dal (United), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), and the Rashtriya Lok Morcha, is locked in a direct contest with the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) that has the Congress, the Left parties and smaller outfits as its constituents.
The Jan Suraaj, led by poll strategist Prashant Kishor, too is in the fray, and has taken the lead by announcing candidates to 51 seats.
