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Bihar Assembly Election 2023: Key Candidates and Constituencies in First Phase of Polling
Nov 06, 2025 09:06 am CST
The first phase of Bihar's assembly election has begun with polling across 121 constituencies, featuring numerous political heavyweights. Prominent candidates include RJD's Tejashwi Yadav contesting from Raghopur, his estranged brother Tej Pratap Yadav representing his newly formed JJD in Mahua, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha from BJP, folk singer Maithili Thakur making her political debut, and Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav representing RJD. The election also features Jan Suraaj's transgender candidate Preeti Kinnar in Bhorey, potentially marking a significant step for social inclusion in Bihar's politics.
Tejashwi Yadav's Rs 8.1 Crore Asset Declaration: Inside the RJD Leader's Financial Portfolio Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 15, 2025 09:59 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has filed his nomination for Bihar's Raghopur assembly seat, declaring assets worth Rs 8.1 crore. Seeking his third consecutive term, Yadav's financial disclosure reveals Rs 6.12 crore in moveable assets and Rs 1.88 crore in immovable properties, while his wife Rajshree holds assets valued at Rs 1.88 crore. The constituency goes to polls on November 6 as part of Bihar's two-phase election.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party Fields Professionals with Clean Images in Bihar Elections
Oct 10, 2025 02:02 am CST
Prashant Kishor has unveiled his Jan Suraaj Party's first list of 51 candidates for Bihar elections, featuring doctors, lawyers, and former officials with impeccable credentials. In an NDTV interview, he emphasized candidate selection based on public service record rather than caste considerations, though his list strategically includes 16% Muslim candidates and 17% from extremely backward communities, most being first-time contestants with professional backgrounds.
Jan Suraaj Party Announces 51 Candidates for Bihar Elections: Former Officials, Professionals Join Prashant Kishor's Political Movement
Oct 09, 2025 06:24 pm CST
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party has released its first list of 51 candidates for the upcoming Bihar elections, featuring distinguished professionals including mathematician KC Sinha, advocate YB Giri, and physician Dr. Amit Kumar Das. The diverse lineup includes 16% Muslim candidates and 17% from extremely backward communities, with a focus on individuals with clean reputations. Notably absent from the list is Kishor himself, leaving open the question of which constituency he will contest from.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party Fields Backward Castes and Former Bureaucrats in Bihar Election Strategy
Oct 08, 2025 10:39 pm CST
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party prepares to contest all constituencies in Bihar's upcoming assembly election with a strategic focus on backward caste candidates and former bureaucrats. The party's first candidate list will be released on October 9, featuring professionals from various fields committed to Kishor's vision of a corruption-free, developed Bihar. Key candidates include renowned mathematician KC Sinha, senior advocate YB Giri, and several former government officials with untarnished reputations.