Sixty-nine candidates are contesting seven assembly seats in Purnia, Bihar. Rupauli has the most candidates at 15, while Banmankhi has the fewest with 5. After the nomination withdrawal process, only one candidate withdrew from Kasba seat. The District Magistrate Anshul Kumar announced that 70 out of 93 nominations were found valid. Election symbols are being allocated to eligible candidates. Officials appealed to voters to participate enthusiastically and fearlessly in this democratic process. Security arrangements are being strengthened to ensure peaceful and fair voting across all assembly areas. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 21:21 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Sixty-nine candidates are contesting seven assembly seats in Purnia, Bihar on 11 Nov 2023
- Rupauli has the most candidates at 15, while Banmankhi has the fewest with 5
- After the nomination withdrawal process, only one candidate withdrew from Kasba seat