Bihar Meeting Elections 2025: As per the brand new checklist, the Congress has nominated Shaswat Pandey from Narkatiaganj, Jitender Yadav from Purnia, Mohammad Qamrul Hoda from Kishanganj, Mohammad Irfan Alam from Kasba, and Mohan Shrivastava from Gaya City.
The Congress occasion on Saturday (October 18) launched its second checklist of candidates for the Bihar Meeting elections, unveiling names for key constituencies together with Narkatiaganj, Purnia, Kishanganj, Kasba, and Gaya City. The occasion continues to push for recent native illustration whereas sustaining its concentrate on regional and neighborhood outreach.
Key candidates introduced
In line with the most recent checklist, Shaswat Pandey will contest from Narkatiaganj, Jitender Yadav from Purnia, Mohammad Qamrul Hoda from Kishanganj, Mohammad Irfan Alam from Kasba, and Mohan Shrivastava from Gaya City. These choices mirror the occasion’s try and stability youth engagement with skilled management in strategically important constituencies.
First checklist featured 48 names
Earlier this week, Congress had launched its first checklist comprising 48 candidates, which included a number of distinguished leaders. State Congress president Rajesh Ram was fielded from the Kutumba constituency, whereas CLP chief Shakeel Ahmad Khan was nominated from Kadwa. The occasion additionally positioned Bihar Youth Congress chief Prakash Garib Das from Bachhwada, Jayesh Mangal Singh from Bagaha, and Amit Giri from Nautan.
Technique forward of nomination deadline
The discharge of candidate lists comes at the same time as seat-sharing talks with Mahagathbandhan allies, primarily the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Left events, are nonetheless underway. The Congress, nevertheless, seems decided to proceed with its inside preparations at once. The final date for submitting nominations for the primary part of polling is October 17, adopted by October 20 for the second part.
Strengthening regional presence
Get together insiders recommend that the second checklist demonstrates an effort to strengthen the Congress’s organisational presence throughout northern and central Bihar. By fielding a mixture of younger aspirants and seasoned names, the Congress goals to reconnect with conventional vote bases and place itself as a reputable contender in essential constituencies forward of the polls.
Bihar polling dates and outcomes
Bihar is ready to go to the polls in two phases on November 6 and 11, with the outcomes scheduled for announcement on November 14. The political ambiance within the state has grown more and more charged because the election dates draw close to.
Opposition faces inside divisions
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor stirred the political discourse on Saturday by predicting that the Mahagathbandhan, also referred to as the INDIA alliance, would end third within the upcoming elections. He asserted that the true contest is between the Nationwide Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Jan Suraaj, dismissing the influence of the opposition coalition.
Kishor’s remarks have been echoed by inside discord throughout the Mahagathbandhan. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), a key ally within the opposition INDIA bloc and ruling occasion in Jharkhand, introduced it should contest the Bihar elections independently on six seats, citing variations in technique and candidate choice with different alliance companions.
BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari weighed in on the rivalry, alleging a “tug of battle” between the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress, additional highlighting the shortage of unity within the Mahagathbandhan. Studies recommend disagreements over seat sharing, with each RJD and Congress fielding candidates towards one another’s leaders in numerous constituencies.
Electioneering intensifies
As polling day approaches, election campaigns have ramped up, notably in constituencies voting within the first part. The advanced alliances, strategic repositioning, and public statements from main leaders are shaping what guarantees to be a carefully watched electoral battle in Bihar.