Bihar Election 2025 Full Candidate List LIVE: NDA is likely to release its first candidate list today. BJP state president Dilip Jaiswal has said that all five parties withing the NDA alliance will declare the name of their candidates by Tuesday evening.
The NDA list was earlier expected to be released on Monday at 4 pm, as mentioned in a tweet by the JD(U), but the tweet has since been deleted. Meanwhile, disagreements have reportedly emerged between the BJP, JD(U), and LJP (Ram Vilas) over seat-sharing, amid signs of displeasure from Jitan Ram Manjhi and Upendra Kushwaha. Reports suggest that the BJP is working to resolve the issue.
Jaiswal also announced that the NDA’s four-day campaign for candidate nominations will run from October 15 to 18, and senior central leaders will also take part in it.
While the NDA has finalised its seat-sharing agreement, the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) has not yet reached a consensus. Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is reluctant to give more seats to its smaller allies, such as the Congress and Mukesh Sahani’s Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP). However, the alliance is expected to announce its seat-sharing plan on Tuesday.
Tejashwi Yadav to file nomination from Raghopur on Oct 15
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav will file his nomination for the Bihar Assembly elections from the Raghopur seat on October 15. The party and his supporters are urging people to come in large numbers to the nomination venue to show their support. This step underlines Tejashwi Yadav’s election preparations and his strong influence in Raghopur.
Bihar Election Candidate List 2025 LIVE Updates: Full List of BJP, JDU, RJD, Congress Candidates List, Date, Full Schedule
Bihar Election Candidates 2025 LIVE Updates: 'NDA is prepared with unity', Chirag Paswan amid reports of rift
Chirag Paswan, National President, Lok Janshakti Party, takes to social media, says the alliance is ready for Bihar battle.
"The issue of seat allocation ( in Bihar) among NDA parties has been resolved through amicable discussions. The discussion on which party will contest which seat is also in its final stage with positive talks. Under the leadership of Modi ji and Nitish ji, all NDA parties are fully prepared with unity," he said.
Bihar Election Candidates 2025 LIVE Updates: 'NDA's ship will sink', RJD targets alliance
On NDA seat sharing, RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari says, "NDA's ship will sink this time. This is decided. NDA has ruled in Bihar for 17 years...It has written the script for Bihar's destruction...There is going to be a big change in Bihar's politics soon...Everything is well in the Mahagathbandhan, and the announcement regarding seat sharing will be made at any time now..."
Bihar Election Candidates 2025 LIVE Updates: 'Not consulted over ticket distribution', JDU MP express displeasure, resigns
In more trouble for the JDU, party MP from Bhagalpur, Ajay Kumar Mandal, resigns from his position as Member of Parliament, alleging he was not consulted in the election ticket distribution ahead of Assembly elections.
Bihar | JD(U) MP from Bhagalpur, Ajay Kumar Mandal, resigns from his position as Member of Parliament, alleging he was not consulted in the election ticket distribution ahead of Assembly elections pic.twitter.com/NfVynqkV6w
— ANI (@ANI) October 14, 2025
Bihar Election Candidates 2025 LIVE Updates: JDU MLA stages sit-in protest for ticket outside CM Nitish's house
Ruckus outside CM Nitish Kumar's house. JD(U) MLA Gopal Mandal sits on the ground outside CM Nitish Kumar's house over his demand to meet the CM to get an election ticket from Gopalpur Assembly constituency in the upcoming Bihar elections
#watch | Patna, Bihar| JD(U) MLA Gopal Mandal sits on the ground outside CM Nitish Kumar's house over his demand to meet the CM to get an election ticket from Gopalpur Assembly constituency in the upcoming Bihar elections pic.twitter.com/arVO3PwbkO
— ANI (@ANI) October 14, 2025
Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be in Bihar from October 16 to 18.
"NDA has declared its seat-sharing, while the opposition is yet to do so. All NDA parties are united, and we have almost finalised which seat will go to which party. We will try to announce our candidates by this evening," he said.
Bihar Election Candidates 2025 LIVE Updates: JDU workers protest against giving ticket to outsider from Navinagar
JD(U) supporters of Anil Kumar Yadav staged a protest at the Chief Minister’s residence, demanding a party ticket for Virendra Kumar from Navinagar. They opposed giving the ticket to any outsider, amid speculations that it might go to Anand Mohan or his son.
Bihar Election Candidates 2025 LIVE Updates: Cracks in NDA? RJD says ruling alliance has deep internal turmoil going on
RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari said that cracks in the NDA have begun to appear.
"...and intense turmoil has erupted. Tensions are rising in NDA. The people of Bihar are determined to form a Tejashwi-led government that provides abundant employment..." he added.
Bihar Election Candidates 2025 LIVE Updates: JDU MLA waits outside Nitish's house, says 'won't go without getting a ticket'
JD(U) MLA Gopal Mandal waits outside CM Nitish Kumar's house, says, "I want to meet the CM. I have been waiting here since 0830 hours. I will get the election ticket. I won't go without getting it."
#watch | Patna, Bihar | JD(U) MLA Gopal Mandal says, " I want to meet the CM. I have been waiting here since 0830 hours. I will get the election ticket. I won't go without getting it." pic.twitter.com/H1llhEvoJ1
— ANI (@ANI) October 14, 2025
Bihar Election Candidates 2025 LIVE Updates: Lalu Prasad gives away RJD tickets amid seat-sharing delay
RJD president Lalu Prasad handed out party tickets to candidates he supports, even as the INDIA bloc, led by his party in Bihar, has not yet finalised its seat-sharing plan, a PTI report said.
A large crowd gathered outside 10 Circular Road, the residence of Lalu’s wife and former CM Rabri Devi, when the couple returned from Delhi, where they had appeared in court. The exact number of candidates receiving RJD tickets was unclear.
Among the key candidates receiving RJD symbols were Sunil Singh from Parbatta, who recently left JD(U), and Narendra Kumar Singh, also known as Bogo, a former MLA from Matihani who had previously won the seat twice for the JD(U).
This move is seen as part of a strategy by Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD leader’s son and heir, to attract support from Bhumihars, a powerful upper-caste group that has traditionally backed the BJP-led NDA.
Bihar Election Candidates 2025 LIVE Updates: Shahabad seeks official language status for Bhojpuri
Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the call for giving Bhojpuri official language status and awarding the Bharat Ratna posthumously to legendary folk artist Bhikhari Thakur is gaining attention in the Shahabad region.
Bhojpuri is widely spoken in districts including Bhojpur, Rohtas, Kaimur, Buxar, Saran, East and West Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, and Jehanabad. The Shahabad region specifically covers Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas, and Kaimur districts.
Sudama Prasad, CPI(ML) Liberation MP from Arrah in Bhojpur, said these demands have been raised in Parliament and through letters to the authorities for a long time. However, he noted that both the state and the NDA-led central government have not acted on them. He added that ignoring these demands could have political consequences for the NDA in the upcoming elections.
Bihar Election Candidates 2025 LIVE Updates: Tejashwi Yadav to contest from Raghopur
Tejashwi Yadav, will contest the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 from Raghopur seat. He will file his nomination on October 15, marking his third consecutive election from this constituency. Raghopur is considered a high-profile seat in Bihar because of Tejashwi’s presence. There are also reports that Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraj Party, may contest from the same seat.
Bihar Election Candidates 2025 LIVE Updates: Janshakti Janata Dal announces 21 candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections
The Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD), headed by Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, on Monday revealed the names of 21 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Bihar Election Candidates 2025 LIVE Updates: Jan Suraaj party lists 65 names in second list
A day after the NDA announced its seat-sharing plan for the Bihar Assembly elections, the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), led by former poll strategist Prashant Kishor, on Monday released its second list with names of 65 candidates.