The political landscape in Bihar is heating up as the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 draw closer. On October 14, 2025, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its first list of 71 candidates, marking a key development in the countdown to the first phase of elections. The nomination filing deadline is fast approaching, making the candidate announcements a crucial moment for both the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and opposition parties.

The NDA seat-sharing arrangement, which involves the BJP, Janata Dal (United) [JDU], and other allied parties, has reportedly reached a consensus through amicable discussions. Senior leaders including Chirag Paswan of LJP (Ram Vilas), Upendra Kushwaha, and Samrat Choudhary confirmed that the seat allocation process is in its final stages, emphasizing party unity under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Despite this, tensions remain as some party workers and MLAs expressed dissatisfaction over ticket allocations.

In a notable protest, JDU MLA Gopal Mandal staged a dharna outside the Chief Minister’s Office in Patna after being denied a ticket, highlighting internal discontent. Security measures were heightened around Nitish Kumar’s residence as leaders and workers from the JDU and allied parties gathered to express grievances regarding seat distribution. Additionally, JDU MP Ajay Mandal submitted a letter requesting resignation in protest over the seat-sharing decisions, claiming local leadership contributions were being overlooked.

On the opposition side, the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) consisting of RJD, Congress, and Left parties has yet to finalize its seat-sharing arrangements. Reports indicate ongoing negotiations to resolve disputes over constituencies, with decisions expected soon. The alliance is facing challenges in aligning the interests of multiple parties while ensuring fair distribution of tickets across traditional strongholds.

The elections have also sparked debates over electoral rules. The BJP criticized the Samajwadi Party’s demand to relax identification rules for burqa-clad women voters, calling it an attempt at religious appeasement and stressing the importance of voter verification to maintain transparency and integrity in the process.

With only four days remaining for filing nominations for the first phase, political equations in Bihar are rapidly evolving. The release of candidate lists by the BJP and Mahagathbandhan, combined with protests and party disagreements, is shaping up to make the 2025 Bihar elections a high-stakes and closely watched contest. The coming days will likely witness further announcements, alliances, and strategic moves as parties prepare for campaigning across the state.

In summary, the BJP’s first list of 71 candidates sets the stage for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, while seat-sharing disputes, internal protests, and negotiations among opposition alliances continue to dominate the political narrative. As Bihar gears up for its elections, party strategies, unity, and candidate selection will play a decisive role in determining the outcome and future political dynamics in the state.

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