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Congress Announces Six Additional Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections Amid Alliance Challenges
Oct 20, 2025 02:45 pm CST
The Congress party has expanded its candidate list for the Bihar Assembly elections to 60, announcing six new nominees amid ongoing seat-sharing difficulties with alliance partner RJD. The latest announcements come as the Mahagathbandhan alliance faces internal tensions, with Monday marking the final nomination day for the second phase of elections.
BJP and LJP Finalize 25-26 Seat Deal for Bihar Elections After Intense Negotiations
Oct 10, 2025 04:00 pm CST
The BJP and Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) have reached a seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming Bihar elections, with LJP accepting 25-26 seats instead of their demanded 40. The deal includes concessions on implementing the 'Bihar first, Bihari first' agenda and assurances of respect at all government levels. Negotiations involved Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Junior Home Minister Nityanand Rai, with Paswan reportedly remaining unsatisfied despite the compromise.