Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 Highlights: With the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 approaching, the political atmosphere in Patna is turning intense. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is likely to release its first list of candidates today. According to reports, senior BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan and other top leaders are expected to leave for Patna from Delhi, and once they arrive in the national capital, a press conference will be held to make the announcement. All in all, today could be a crucial day for the NDA, as the final announcement of candidates, after days of internal discussions, might be made.
NDA finalises seat distribution
The ruling NDA in Bihar has finalised its seat-sharing arrangement. As per the agreed formula, both the BJP and the JD(U) will contest 101 seats each. Among the allies, Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) will contest 29 seats, while Upendra Kushwaha’s Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) and Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) have been allotted 6 seats each.
Mahagathbandhan close to announce its seat-sharing formula
Meanwhile, the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) has almost finalised its seat-sharing arrangement. The alliance includes the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, and the Left parties (CPI-ML, CPI, and CPM). Manoj Sahni’s VIP Party is also expected to announce its position today. Reports suggest that the Grand Alliance may also release its first list of candidates very soon.
Jan Suraaj to release second list soon
On the other hand, Prashant Kishor’s party, Jan Suraaj, is also preparing to announce its second list of candidates today. Reports suggest that the new list may be released either this evening or by Tuesday morning. The list is expected to include names of over 30 candidates. There is also speculation that Kishor may announce whether or not he will contest the election from the Raghopur seat.
Stay tuned with us for latest updates on seat-sharing, candidate announcements, and all political developments related to the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025.
Bihar election 2025 live updates: Samajwadi Party opposes EC directive on burqa-clad voters
The Samajwadi Party on Monday demanded the withdrawal of the Election Commission’s new directive requiring Anganwadi workers to identify burqa-clad women voters during the Bihar assembly elections. SP state president Shyamlal Pal submitted a memorandum to the Chief Election Commissioner through the state CEO, calling the directive “contrary to the rules of the Election Commission.” The EC on October 10 said special arrangements will be made at polling stations for “dignified identification” of women in burqa or purdah. The memorandum cited EC rules, alleging the move “raises questions about impartiality and transparency” and “appears to target voters of a specific community.”
Bihar election 2025 live updates: Amit Shah to visit Bihar ahead of elections
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will embark on a three-day tour of poll-bound Bihar from October 16 to 18, BJP state president Dilip Jaiswal announced on Monday. His visit comes as the filing of nomination papers gains momentum ahead of the November 6 and 11 assembly elections. Jaiswal said top BJP leaders, including chief ministers and Union ministers, are expected to visit the state to support NDA candidates. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also hold rallies in Bihar in the coming days. Vote counting is scheduled for November 14.
Bihar election 2025 live updates: Tej Pratap Yadav's party releases first list of candidates
Tej Pratap Yadav's party, Janshakti Janta Dal, has released its first list of candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections.
Madan Yadav, state president of the JJD, said, "Today the first list has been released; the second list will be announced tomorrow".
Bihar election 2025 live updates: LJP (RV) leader says party workers wanted more seats in NDA's formula
LJP (Ram Vilas) leader Raju Tiwari, on seat sharing for Bihar polls, says, “Party workers were expecting more seats.”
Bihar election 2025 live updates: 'How many times has the same case been closed and reopened?', asks RJD leader
On Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court framing charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav and others in the IRCTC hotels corruption case, RJD leader Shakti Singh Yadav, says, "The love and affection that the public has given, there is only one wave flowing, 'Tejashwi Bhava: Bihar'... All the constituent parties of the NDA are restless... How many times has the same case been closed and reopened? Fabricated cases do not stand at the doorstep of the law for long. In this case, the agencies have also been reprimanded by the court... The agencies of this country, CBI, ED, and IT, are working as wings of a political institution. The only sentiment in Bihar is that under Tejashwi Yadav's leadership, Bihar should see change and a new government should come..."
Bihar election 2025 live updates: 'Once the seat-sharing has been done...', What LJP leader said on speculation around NDA deal
LJP(Ram Vilas) MP Shambhavi Chaudhary says, "Until the seat-sharing agreement was finalised, there was room for speculation. Many things were being discussed, and many rumours were circulating... Once the seat-sharing has been done, we don't think there's any speculation left that anyone has any grudges anywhere... When the seats of the constituent parties are finally decided, it is done with everyone's consent... We fought the Lok Sabha elections very strongly and the results were very good... Our alliance understands everyone's views well, coordinates and takes them forward... We feel that everything will be fine in time..."
Bihar election 2025 live updates: BJP's jibe as INDIA bloc works on seat-sharing - 'All of then have accepted defeat"
BJP leader Ram Kripal Yadav says, "NDA is contesting together on 243 seats."
He further says, "The people of the Mahagathbandhan have been wiped out; no one is asking about them. All of them have accepted defeat, so they are trying to confuse people by saying all sorts of things. The people of Bihar will never be confused..."
Bihar election 2025 live updates: JDU leader resigns after RLM gets ticket from his seat
Jai Kumar Singh, former Bihar Minister and longtime Nitish Kumar ally, resigns from JD(U) after being denied a ticket, which was instead given to RLM.
He says, “I have always supported Nitish Kumar and considered him my role model. If he had just called me and said, ‘Do not contest the election,’ it would have been a matter of pride for me. I have never compromised my honour or self-respect to become a legislator. I have served as an MLA three consecutive times and managed four ministries, so being an MLA has never been my ultimate goal. If the ticket had gone to BJP or LJP, it might have been acceptable since they won votes this time… But the ticket went to RLM, to someone who has only minimal influence in the Rajput community.”
Bihar election 2025 live updates: NDA ally SBSP to go solo in Bihar polls after no seat allotted
In what could prove slightly dangerous for the NDA, its ally Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) announced on Monday that it will contest 153 seats in the state.
The party was not given a single seat to contest and hence it has taken the decision. SBSP National General Secretary Arvind Rajbhar made the announcement, stating that the party will reveal its candidates for the Bihar elections at a press conference in Patna on Tuesday.
Bihar election 2025 live updates: Congress says INDIA bloc ready with seat-sharing formula, 'will share soon'
On Mahagathbandhan's seat sharing for Bihar Assembly elections, Congress leader Rakesh Sinha says, "All our formulas are ready, and we will announce the seat-sharing very soon. What matters to us is not who contests how many seats, but that we fight elections on all 243 seats in Bihar with full strength..."
Bihar election 2025 live updates: District election officers complete randomisation of EVM-VVPATs of 18 distts for Phase 1
As per the directions of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the District Election Officers (DEOs) of all the 18 districts of Bihar going to elections in Phase-I have completed the first randomisation of EVM-VVPATs, which have passed the First Level Checking (FLC) on October 11, 2025.
Bihar election 2025 live updates: JDU MP meets RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha
JDU MP Devesh Chandra Thakur met Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief and Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha.
Jan Suraaj has released the second list of 65 candidates for the Bihar assembly elections. So far, the party has announced names of candidates for 116 constituencies.
However, the second list does not have the name of party founder Prashant Kishor or the Raghopur VIP seat from where he is likely to contest.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav is the sitting MLA from Raghopur.
Jan Suraaj releases another list of 65 candidates for the upcoming Bihar elections 2025. pic.twitter.com/ccpS2gj2Zr
— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2025
Bihar election 2025 live updates: 'Who doesn't want to?', Pappu Yadav when asked if he would want to become CM or PM
When asked about becoming CM or PM, independent MP Pappu Yadav said, "I can't praise myself...Who doesn't want to become the CM or PM...The public loves Pappu Yadav more than anyone..."
Bihar election 2025 live updates: Manji, Kushwaha upset over NDA seat-sharing? JDU responds
On reports that Jitan Ram Manjhi and Upendra Kushwaha are not satisfied with the NDA seat-sharing, JD(U) MP Devesh Chandra Thakur, said, "All differences will be resolved within 24 hours."
Bihar election 2025 live updates: Nomination process begin for 6 assembly seats in Araria today
The nomination process for six Assembly constituencies in Araria district began on Oct 13.
Araria, Bihar: The nomination process for six Assembly constituencies in Araria district began on 13th October pic.twitter.com/RvYAVTxFCK
— IANS (@ians_india) October 13, 2025
Bihar election 2025 live updates: Pappu Yadav explains why the INDIA bloc seat-sharing is delayed
Ahead of upcoming Bihar elections, Independent MP From Purnea, Pappu Yadav said he hopes a decision (on seat sharing in INDIA alliance) will be reached by tonight.
.".. and it will be announced tomorrow......The matter is not about seat-sharing; it is that Rahul Gandhi wants to take everyone along. Rahul Gandhi can never disrespect the alliance...We have to develop the ability to make decisions...I have been with the Congress ideology for a very long time...Congress respects its alliance partners...We want a respectable number of seats...Rahul Gandhi has agendas of right to vote, BPSC, migration..." he added.
Bihar election 2025 live updates: Congress questions timing of IRCTC scam case, says 'knew what was going to happen'
On RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's IRCTC scam case hearing, Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh says, "All of us in Bihar knew what was going to happen today. And the timing was chosen during the elections...
Bihar election 2025 live updates: 'No one is unhappy', JDU on NDA's seat sharing formula, confident of victory
JDU national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad, on questions about dissatisfaction among various parties over seat-sharing in the NDA, said, "No one is unhappy. Seat-sharing has been tweeted by everyone from their own X handles with everyone’s consent. A big victory is certain. The campaign has already begun, and we are moving forward with a clear target. This will lead to an even bigger win, creating conditions worse for the RJD than in 2010, and we will achieve a remarkable victory"
Bihar election 2025 live updates: Jharkhand makes border checkpoints to curb illegal movement of cash, liquor in Bihar
As Bihar gears up for assembly elections, Jharkhand has made operational 43 checkpoints, including nine new, in its 10 border-sharing districts to curb the illegal movement of cash, liquor, narcotics and other contraband items.
"Acting on a request from Bihar to set up checkpoints at strategic locations in bordering districts, altogether 43 checkpoints have become operational in 10 districts that share borders with the neighbouring state," Jharkhand Police spokesperson and Inspector General Operations (IG Operations) Michael Raj told PTI.
Bihar election 2025 live updates: 'We demanded a minimum of 8 seats...', Jitan Manjhi on what happened in NDA meeting
On NDA finalising it's seat-sharing for the Bihar Assembly elections, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said his party HAM had demanded a minimum of eight seats for recognition as a registered party.
"....Therefore, we requested at least 15 seats, but they allotted only six. Even so, we are satisfied. We stand with Narendra Modi Ji, who has given us significant respect and support for the development of Gaya, Bihar, and the country. We are ready to make any sacrifice for this..." he added.
Bihar election 2025 live updates: 'We stand with leadership', says Manjhi on 6 seats to HAM from NDa
On Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) getting six seats to contest in Bihar Elections, party leader and Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi says, "... We thank PM Modi for this. Good work is being done in Bihar. On seat sharing, we stand with the leadership and we support this decision. We will work to strengthen the NDA alliance. NDA is going to form its government in Bihar...
Bihar election 2025 live updates: Patna cops bust huge cache of explosive materials in city under Op Jakhira
Days before Diwali, the Patna Police has seized a huge cache of explosive materials meant for manufacturing firecrackers, along with a pistol and three cartridges and arrested five people in this connection, an officer said, reported PTI. The cops made the seizures and arrests over the past 40 hours under a special drive, 'Operation Jakhira', which is being carried out across the city's western region, the officer said.
Bihar election 2025 live updates: Ex-Union minister explains NDA strategy of giving more seats to LJP
Former Union Minister Nagmani Kushwaha says, "Giving the LJP such a large number of seats involves significant politics, especially in the Magadha and Shahabad regions, where that Kushwaha community has been largely neglected. We want to appeal to the high command that in the previous elections, the Mahagathbandhan had won in the Magadha and Shahabad areas, and a big reason for that was our support for the Mahagathbandhan. Now, with thousands of people brought in, it seems like the main sections of that Kushwaha community in the region are being overlooked..."
Bihar election 2025 live updates: Let them come to power first, ex-MP on Tejashwi's 'govt job' promise
On RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's govt job promise, former MP Anand Mohan Singh said that when "his parents were in power for 15-20 years, they could not give jobs"
"...Let them come to power first..." he added.
Bihar election 2025 live updates: NDA's seat-sharing plan
The NDA has decided how to divide seats for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. The BJP and JD(U) will each contest 101 seats. Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vikas) will fight 29 seats, while Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) and Upendra Kushwaha’s Rashtriya Lok Morcha will get six seats each.
Bihar election 2025 live updates: 'Mahagathbandhan is a coalition with no mission or vision,' says Shehzad Poonawalla
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said that while the NDA, led by PM Modi and Nitish Kumar, has a clear mission and vision, allowing smooth and uncontested seat-sharing under defined policies and leadership, the opposition 'Mahagathbandhan' lacks direction, unity, and a clear leader. According to him, the alliance is marked by confusion, internal rivalry, and personal ambitions, and has yet to officially declare Tejashwi Yadav as its leader.
Bihar election 2025 live updates: RLJP National President says party is ready for a fight
Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) national president and former Union minister Pashupati Kumar Paras said that the party is ready for a fight. If the party’s demands are not met, it will soon decide to contest elections on all seats. He was addressing a meeting of RLJP and Dalit Sena district presidents and state office-bearers at the party office on Sunday.
At the meeting, national parliamentary board president Surajbhan Singh and state president Prince Raj, along with Paras, listened to the district presidents. All attendees unanimously authorised national president Pashupati Kumar Paras to contest the elections, stating that everyone will accept the national president’s decision.
Bihar election 2025 live updates: NDA gains edge
The NDA has already gained an edge over the Grand Alliance by announcing its seat-sharing plan. In contrast, the Mahagathbandhan continues to face internal disagreements and minor disputes over seat distribution. Before leaving for Delhi, Mukesh Sahani told reporters at Patna airport that the alliance is struggling with internal problems and that senior leaders in Delhi will work together to resolve them. He said he would return once the situation within the coalition improves.
Bihar election 2025 live updates: Mahagathbandhan leaders scheduled to meet in Delhi today
Leaders of the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) are scheduled to meet in Delhi today to finalise the seat-sharing arrangement for the Bihar Assembly elections. Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is expected to meet RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani during the discussions.