SaralnamaNotice: Nalanda district saw a 55% drop in election candidates across 7 assembly seats over 5 years. In 2020, 144 candidates contested. For 2025, only 68 remain. 95 filed nominations, down 37% from 2020. 24 were rejected, 3 withdrew. Experts worry about declining democratic participation. Rising campaign costs, far exceeding the ₹40 lakh limit set by the Election Commission, are pushing out middle and lower-middle-class candidates. Actual expenses are much higher due to rallies, posters, vehicles, and worker payments. This trend raises concerns about fair political competition in Nalanda. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 07:19 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Notice: Nalanda district saw a 55% drop in election candidates across 7 assembly seats over 5 years
- In 2020, 144 candidates contested
- For 2025, only 68 remain