Saralnama, RJD announced Navneet Jha as its candidate for Shivhar assembly seat in Bihar. Jha, grandson of former Union Minister Raghunath Jha, received the party's official election symbol. Supporters celebrated by distributing sweets and chanting slogans. Navneet vowed to fulfill his grandfather's dreams and fight for Shivhar's development. Political analysts see the election as a contest between experience and youth, with NDA fielding Dr. Shweta Gupta against RJD's young face. Raghunath Jha was known for his role in Shivhar's development and district status. The upcoming election will determine who the people choose as their next representative. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 12:48 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- On 25 Aug 2023, RJD announced Navneet Jha as its candidate for Shivhar assembly seat in Bihar
- Jha, grandson of former Union Minister Raghunath Jha, received the party's official election symbol
- Supporters celebrated by distributing sweets and chanting slogans