Congress Releases Second List of Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections 2025
The Indian National Congress has officially released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, adding five more names to its roster. These latest announcements take the total number of declared Congress candidates to 53 so far.
New Candidates Announced
Here are the constituencies and the candidates declared in the second list:
Narkatiaganj (Seat 3): Shashwat Kedar Pandey
Kishanganj (Seat 54): Mohammad Kamrul Hoda
Kasba (Seat 58): Mohammad Irfan Alam
Purnia (Seat 62): Jitendra Yadav
Gaya Town (Seat 230): Mohan Srivastava
These selections reflect Congress’s continued strategy to build a strong presence across key regions of the state.
Recap of the First List
Earlier, on October 16, Congress had announced its first list of 48 candidates. This included 24 nominees each for the first and second phases of polling. Notable candidates from the first list include:
Amita Bhushan from Begusarai
Ajit Kumar Sharma from Bhagalpur
Dr. Chandan Yadav from Khagaria
Sanjay Kumar Tiwari from Buxar
Kaushalendra Kumar from Nalanda
Shashant Shekhar from Patna Sahib
Aditya Kumar Raja from Lalganj
Anand Shankar Singh from Aurangabad
The list also includes a balanced mix of new faces, experienced politicians, and candidates from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, indicating Congress's focus on social inclusion.
Alliance Dynamics Yet to be Finalized
Despite the Congress moving forward with its candidate announcements, the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) has not yet finalized or publicly declared its seat-sharing arrangement. This delay has left speculation open regarding coordination between alliance partners.
Key Dates for Bihar Assembly Elections 2025
Phase 1 Voting: November 6
Phase 2 Voting: November 11
Results Announcement: November 14
With campaign momentum building, the Congress appears committed to making a significant impact in this election cycle. All eyes are now on the Mahagathbandhan's next move and how other parties respond.
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