Bihar Election Candidates: BJP, RLM, and JD(U) Lists

On: Thursday, October 16, 2025 5:41 AM
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Bihar Election Candidates Analyzed

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its third list of 18 candidates aiming for all 101 seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, following an agreement with other parties in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). This list includes names like Sanjay Pandey, Umakant Singh, and Lalbabu Prasad Gupta. The BJP is trying to secure a strong presence across the state.

  • BJP finalized all 101 NDA seats with latest candidate list.
  • Key figures like Sanjay Pandey and Umakant Singh are running.
  • The BJP left Ramnagar open for another party’s candidate.
  • RLM party, led by Upendra Kushwaha, announced its list too.
  • JD(U) released a first list of 57 candidates for election.
  • Competition intensifies as parties finalize their choices for power.

The Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM), headed by Upendra Kushwaha, has also released its candidate list. This includes Madhav Anand from Madhubani and Snehlata, the wife of Upendra Kushwaha, contesting from Sasaram. The RLM has temporarily left two seats, Bajpatti and Paroo, open for future candidates.

Meanwhile, the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) has announced its first list of 57 candidates. This list keeps many current leaders in place, including Rural Development Minister Shravan Kumar from Nalanda and Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary from Sarairanjan. Key JD(U) leaders like Umesh Kushwaha are also running for office.

This election, multiple parties are vying for control. The final candidate choices will be crucial in determining the outcome of the Bihar Assembly elections.

“These candidate announcements signal the approaching election and the strategic battles for votes.”