The first phase of the Bihar polls saw a little higher than 54% turnout. In the rallies organized in the second leg of the state poll campaign, the BJP had focused on the alleged jungle raj in Bihar under RJD and appreciated the governance of the JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar.

Even when the LJP under the new leadership of Chirag Paswan has not muzzled down its criticism and rhetoric directed at JD(U), the BJP has remained silent, which is uncharacteristic given their extremely vocal approach in targeting their opposition. It might be because LJP is in such a position which can not be categorized as either a friend or a foe. The LJP has been vocal about both its support to BJP and its staunch opposition to JD(U).

In an election sprinkled with numerous parties organized primarily under three alliances the BJP-JD(U), the Mahagathbandhan led by RJD and INC, and the Grand Democratic Secular Front, the LJP can become a crucial factor in the final formation of government at Patna. The silence can be attributed to the position LJP currently has with regards to all the parties. None can rely upon it completely, yet all can take advantage of its association.