RJD Releases List of 143 Candidates for Bihar Elections

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The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) released a list of 143 candidates for the second phase of Bihar elections. The party fielded 51 Yadav, 19 Muslim, and 14 upper caste candidates. Congress announced 61 candidates, while MALE and CPI fielded 20 and 9 respectively. The grand alliance faces internal conflicts over seat-sharing. RJD leader Pappu Yadav advised Lalu Yadav to follow coalition ethics. Ritu Jaiswal, upset over ticket denial, filed as an independent candidate from Sitamarhi's Parihar seat. To check candidate lists, visit the official websites of political parties. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 06:47 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) released a list of 143 candidates for the second phase of Bihar elections
• The party fielded 51 Yadav, 19 Muslim, and 14 upper caste candidates
• Congress announced 61 candidates, while MALE and CPI fielded 20 and 9 respectively