Congress cleared names of 18 candidates for Bihar polls on in New Delhi. The party formed a sub-committee to finalize names for remaining seats. This decision came during a Central Election Committee meeting chaired by party president Mallikarjun Kharge. The last date for filing nominations for the first phase is. Congress has now finalized 43 candidates in total. The party aims to contest 65 seats, while RJD is willing to give 55. Seat-sharing talks with INDIA bloc allies are ongoing. Some disputed seats include Bachhwara, Narkatiaganj, and Kahalgaon. Congress leaders worry that delays in candidate selection might affect election results. (Updated 15 Oct 2025, 11:41 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Congress cleared names of 18 candidates for Bihar polls on in New Delhi
- The party formed a sub-committee to finalize names for remaining seats
- This decision came during a Central Election Committee meeting chaired by party president Mallikarjun Kharge