Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha are contesting in this phase. Samrat is fighting from Tarapur for the first time. His father, Shakuni Chaudhary, won the seat six times, and his mother, Parvati Devi, once. Vijay Sinha is contesting from Lakhisarai, where he already served as MLA four times.

Other key ministers in the Bihar elections 2025 include Mangal Pandey, Nitin Naveen, Sanjay Sara wagi, Krishna Kumar Mantu, and Sunil Kumar. Former Union Minister Ram Kripal Yadav from Danapur also faces a tough contest.

This phase will decide the BJP’s strength in Bihar. All eyes are on whether the party can defend its strongholds and retain its political edge.

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The list was released in the presence of Uday Singh, Manoj Bharti, RCP Singh, and Yaduvansh Giri. Kishor was not at the event, showing his plan to lead from behind. Earlier, there were talks of him contesting from Raghopur or Karakhar, but he chose to stay out.

The Jan Suraj Party first list Bihar elections 2025 has doctors, social workers, and teachers. Some key names are Dr. Drig Narayan Prasad (Valmiki Nagar), Sunil Kumar (Lauriya), Avadhesh Ram (Harsiddhi SC), and Usha Kiran (Sursand).

This list highlights the party’s aim to move beyond caste politics and focus on clean, people-first governance. With this release, Jan Suraj Party starts its campaign as a fresh and inclusive force in Bihar politics.

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Both the Grand Alliance and the NDA hold 12 assembly seats each in Seemanchal. Yet, neither has finalized its list of candidates. Party leaders in Patna and Delhi are engaged in intense discussions about ticket allocation. The key debate is whether to repeat old candidates or introduce new ones.

Sources suggest that some constituencies will get new faces, while others will retain sitting members. However, one or two surprise names might still appear. The uncertainty has led to growing tension within both alliances.

In Purnia district alone, over 20.8 lakh voters are set to cast their votes. With the election date confirmed, people across Seemanchal are eagerly waiting for the official list of candidates. The final decision by both alliances could influence the entire political balance of the region.

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The term of the 17th Bihar Assembly ends on November 22, and the polls will be completed before that. The Bihar election schedule 2025 press conference was conducted in Bhojpuri and Maithili. The CEC thanked voters and praised Bihar’s efficient SIR voter list correction, calling it an example for the entire nation.

He clarified that the Aadhaar card will be accepted only as an identity card, not as proof of citizenship. The Election Commission has also capped the number of voters per polling station at 1,200 to reduce waiting time. During his visit, Gyanesh Kumar held meetings with top officials, police officers, and political representatives to ensure fair and smooth elections across the state.

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“We are fully committed to conducting transparent and peaceful elections in Bihar,” CEC Gyanesh Kumar said.

The review covered EVM management, polling station arrangements, training of election staff, voter awareness campaigns, and social media monitoring to prevent misinformation. District officers and police were instructed to take swift action against any attempts to disrupt the process.

Ahead of the schedule announcement, the Election Commission met with major political parties, including BJP, JD(U), RJD, Congress, CPI(ML), and AAP. Several parties requested polling after Chhath Puja, Bihar’s key festival, to maximize voter turnout. JD(U) state president Umesh Singh Kushwaha suggested single-phase polling so migrant voters could return home. The BJP also urged paramilitary deployment in sensitive areas.

The final electoral roll, published on September 30, lists 7.42 crore voters. The Special Intensive Revision of rolls was completed ahead of schedule, paving the way for the Bihar election dates 2025 announcement.

The upcoming elections are expected to be a direct contest between the NDA, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and the Mahagathbandhan, led by RJD. Currently, the NDA holds 131 seats in the 243-member Assembly, while the Mahagathbandhan has 111.

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Leaders like Imran Pratapgarhi, Rajesh Ram, and Shakeel Ahmed Khan took part in long discussions. The party plans to field many new faces this time. Some current MLAs may contest from different constituencies. Seats where sitting MLAs face resentment are also under review.

Congress is claiming new constituencies and shortlisting strong candidates based on local conditions. While the Grand Alliance has not completed seat allocations, the Congress is eyeing more than its expected 70 seats. A senior leader confirmed that names will be announced immediately after the alliance finalizes seat-sharing.

The high command wants to finish the process quickly. The focus is on introducing fresh candidates and strengthening the party’s position across Bihar.

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He explained that these candidates will not belong to any political party, nor will there be alliances. Instead, independent candidates committed to cow protection will be chosen and blessed by him. He stressed that atrocities against cows are rising, and past governments have failed to act. Therefore, voters should support only those who view cow slaughter as a sin and promise to safeguard indigenous breeds.

The Election Commission has not yet declared the Bihar election schedule but is expected to announce dates by October 6. Once dates are announced, the Model Code of Conduct will come into effect. For now, the main contest remains between the NDA and the Grand Alliance, but Swami’s move is likely to draw attention in all constituencies.

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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a welfare push by transferring ₹10,000 each to 7.5 million women under Jeevika. The NDA hopes this scheme will boost support among women voters.

On the other side, Priyanka Gandhi’s Bihar visit is grabbing attention. She will campaign in Motihari and Patna, focusing on women and backward classes. The Congress is also starting a signature campaign against vote theft to build momentum.

Both the NDA and the Grand Alliance are treating the elections as a battle of prestige. With Amit Shah and Priyanka Gandhi leading from the front, Bihar is all set for an intense electoral fight.

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Along with him, Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya and Union Minister CR Patil have been named as co-in-charges to strengthen the election strategy. The leadership aims to boost BJP’s performance in Bihar through this strong team.

In addition, the party has given Bhupendra Yadav responsibility as in-charge for next year’s West Bengal Assembly elections. By appointing experienced leaders, BJP is focusing on its organizational strength and detailed planning for crucial state elections.

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Located near the Ganga, Bakhtiyarpur is historically linked to Nalanda and is the birthplace of CM Nitish Kumar. Once a Congress stronghold, it later became the battleground of BJP and RJD. Since 1977, Yadav candidates have held strong influence here, shaping the political landscape for the last four decades.

In 2020, RJD’s Anirudh Kumar defeated BJP’s Ranvijay Singh. This time, the fight looks tougher with BJP, RJD, and Jansuraj in the fray. Development issues such as roads, bridges, education, and flood protection dominate the debate. While BJP blames poor progress, the sitting MLA highlights new roads, anti-erosion work, and a riverfront project.

Bakhtiyarpur’s mix of caste equations, history, and development promises another high-voltage battle. No party can take victory for granted in this unpredictable seat.

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