SaralnamaThe Congress party may support RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as the chief minister candidate for the Mahagathbandhan alliance in Bihar. Recent talks have helped reduce differences between alliance partners. Some friendly contests may still occur in a few seats. The alliance has not yet announced its final seat-sharing deal. Congress leader Ashok Gehlot met with RJD chief Lalu Prasad and Tejashwi Yadav. Gehlot said a press conference will be held soon to clear up confusion. He accused the BJP of trying to create rifts in the alliance. The deadline for withdrawing nominations is. Voters can check candidate lists on the Election Commission website to see final contestants in their constituencies. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 00:40 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Congress party may support RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as the chief minister candidate for the Mahagathbandhan alliance in Bihar
- Recent talks have helped reduce differences between alliance partners
- Some friendly contests may still occur in a few seats