The alliance emerges after AIMIM's overtures to the RJD-Congress Mahagathbandhan went unanswered. Party leadership says the move seeks to consolidate support among Dalits, OBCs, minorities and other “deprived sections” that feel marginalised by the two dominant blocs. AIMIM’s Bihar state president, Akhtarul Iman, argues that the new front offers an alternative to both the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance and the Mahagathbandhan.
This coalition marks a notable shift in Bihar’s electoral landscape. While the NDA has finalised its internal seat split—with BJP and JD each contesting 101 seats, along with allocations to allied parties—the GDA aims to position itself as a disruptor. The Mahagathbandhan is also navigating seat distribution among its constituent parties, including RJD, Congress, VIP, and left groups.
Analysts see the GDA’s strength lying primarily in regions such as Seemanchal, where AIMIM has historically performed well. In the 2020 election, the party won five of the 19 constituencies it contested; four of those legislators later defected to RJD. Now, AIMIM is betting on combining its minority base with Azad's Dalit mobilisation reckoned to be stronger in western Bihar districts, and Maurya’s local networks in parts of the state.
Some observers caution that with a constrained footprint—64 out of 243 seats—the GDA may struggle to scale beyond niche impact. Unless the alliance can expand further or attract defectors from other blocs, its influence might remain limited to vote splitting in select constituencies. Yet its very presence introduces a new variable in close fights between the two dominant alliances.
Owaisi’s campaign has already been underway in the Seemanchal region under the “Seemanchal Nyay Yatra,” aiming to build momentum in the Muslim-majority belt. His outreach emphasises development and justice, especially in districts where governance and public services have lagged behind.
Azad Samaj Party leaders stress that the alliance will foreground issues around land reform, social equity, and representation for Dalits and backward castes. Maurya’s Apni Janata Party is expected to leverage its organisational presence in select pockets, though its share of four seats constrains its bargaining strength.
While the new front has announced its seat allocation, candidate lists for many constituencies remain under wraps, with final names expected just before nomination deadlines. Both allied parties suggest they would be open to expanding the number of seats in negotiation, depending on shifting ground-level dynamics.