SaralnamaWith 19 days left for the first phase of Bihar elections, LJPR candidate Seema Singh's nomination was rejected due to document issues. JDU MLA Gopal Mandal filed as an independent candidate, tearfully appealing for votes. The NDA alliance faces debate over the Chief Minister candidate. Home Minister Amit Shah stated that MLAs will decide the CM after NDA's victory. HAM chief Jitan Ram Manjhi believes the CM should be decided before elections. LJP's Chirag Paswan supported Shah's statement, calling it a standard process. Nominations can be withdrawn until tomorrow. Voters can check their registration status online at the Election Commission website. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 06:24 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- With 19 days left for the first phase of Bihar elections, LJPR candidate Seema Singh's nomination was rejected due to document issues
- JDU MLA Gopal Mandal filed as an independent candidate, tearfully appealing for votes
- The NDA alliance faces debate over the Chief Minister candidate