Congress Nominates Mohammad Naushad for Jale Amid Controversy Over PM Modi Comments

Oct 17, 2025 12:39 pm CST

Congress has selected Mohammad Naushad as its candidate for Bihar's Jale constituency in the 2025 assembly elections, despite recent controversy surrounding abusive remarks about PM Modi's late mother at his rally. The nomination comes amid ongoing tension between Congress and RJD over seat allocation, with BJP's two-time winner Jivesh Mishra seeking re-election as the incumbent candidate.