BJP Releases First List of 71 Candidates for Bihar Assembly Election 2025, Fields Key Leaders and New Faces
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BJP Finalises First List After NDA Seat-Sharing Deal
After finalising the seat-sharing arrangement within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, officially released its first list of 71 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Election 2025.
The announcement came hours after the party’s Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting in New Delhi, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President J.P. Nadda, and senior leaders Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh.
This list, party insiders said, has been crafted to balance experience, regional representation, and loyalty, while accommodating new entrants and defectors from rival parties who recently joined the NDA fold.
Top Leaders Retain Key Constituencies
As expected, both Deputy Chief Ministers — Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha — have been fielded from their home constituencies.
- Samrat Choudhary will contest from Tarapur in Munger district, while
- Vijay Kumar Sinha will contest from Lakhisarai.
Two former Deputy Chief Ministers also feature in the list:
- Tarkishore Prasad from Katihar, and
- Renu Devi from Bettiah in West Champaran district.
The BJP has also renominated international shooter and sitting MLA Shreyasi Singh from Jamui, signalling confidence in her growing influence among young and female voters.
Party spokesperson Prem Ranjan Patel, speaking to The Trending People, said:
“This list showcases the BJP’s commitment to experience, performance, and inclusivity. Every candidate represents our vision of a developed and united Bihar under the NDA banner.”
Former MPs and New Entrants Get a Chance
Among notable inclusions are two former Members of Parliament (MPs) — Ram Kripal Yadav and Sunil Kumar Pintu.
- Ram Kripal Yadav, a prominent leader from Patna district and former Union Minister, has been fielded from Danapur.
- Sunil Kumar Pintu, who previously represented Sitamarhi in the Lok Sabha, will contest from the Sitamarhi Assembly seat.
Pintu’s selection carries symbolic significance. Under the 2024 Lok Sabha seat-sharing arrangement, Sitamarhi was allotted to the Janata Dal (United), and Devesh Chandra Thakur contested from there. His re-entry in the Assembly poll suggests the BJP’s strategy to reclaim influence in its traditional strongholds.
Also making it to the list is Sidhartha Saurav, a former Congress rebel who contested independently from Bikram in 2020. Having joined the BJP in 2024, Saurav played a crucial role in supporting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s government during the floor test earlier this year.
Saurav and another ex-Congress leader Sangeeta Kumari joined the BJP last week, and Saurav has now been fielded from Bikram, reflecting the party’s willingness to reward loyalty and political risk-taking.
Veterans and Ministers Among the Key Picks
The BJP’s first list also retains several senior leaders and ministers from the Nitish Kumar cabinet:
- Mangal Pandey, the State Health Minister, will contest from Siwan,
- Nitin Naveen from Bankipur in Patna district,
- Industry Minister Nitish Mishra from Jhanjharpur in Madhubani, and
- Former Minister Prem Kumar, one of Bihar’s longest-serving MLAs, from Gaya City.
Other prominent candidates include:
- Vishal Prashant (Tarari),
- Virendra Singh (Wazirganj),
- Anil Singh (Husua),
- Aruna Devi (Warsaliganj, Nawada),
- Krishna Kumar Rishi (Banmankhi),
- Jivesh Kumar Mishra (Jale),
- Sanjay Saraogi (Darbhanga),
- Haribhushan Thakur Bachaul (Bithan, Madhubani), and
- Neeraj Kumar Singh Bablu (Chatapur).
Party’s Strategy: Balancing Experience and Fresh Blood
Party insiders told The Trending People that the first list reflects an intentional blend of veterans and new entrants, ensuring regional balance and social representation.
A senior Bihar BJP leader explained,
“The selection is based on winnability and performance. The leadership wants a strong, cohesive team representing every community and region. The list includes trusted veterans as well as dynamic new faces who can connect with the youth and women voters.”
The remaining list of NDA candidates — which includes nominees from the Janata Dal (United), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha — is expected to be released in the coming days.
Background: NDA’s Seat-Sharing Agreement and Political Context
The BJP’s announcement follows days of intense negotiations between NDA partners to finalise the seat-sharing formula for the 243-member Bihar Assembly. The agreement, finalised on October 12, paved the way for candidate announcements by both BJP and JD(U).
According to party sources, BJP is contesting around 115–120 seats, JD(U) around 110, while smaller allies will field candidates in the remaining constituencies.
The NDA aims to consolidate its voter base ahead of the two-phase Bihar Assembly elections, scheduled for November 6 and November 11, 2025, with results to be declared on November 14.
The announcement also comes at a time when the Opposition Mahagathbandhan, led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress, is grappling with internal disputes over seat allocation and symbol withdrawals, signalling possible disunity within the rival camp.
Eyewitness Reactions and Party Mood
Soon after the list was released, crowds gathered at the BJP’s state headquarters in Patna, where several candidates received floral welcomes from supporters. Loud chants of “Phir ek baar, Modi sarkar!” echoed as party workers celebrated the announcement.
One jubilant worker from Munger said, “We’ve been waiting for this list for days. Tarapur will again vote for Samrat Choudhary; he’s our pride.”
Another supporter from Katihar expressed confidence, saying, “Tarkishore Prasad has always delivered. We are ready for the campaign.”
Why It Matters
The release of the BJP’s first candidate list marks a turning point in Bihar’s election campaign. It not only signals that the NDA’s seat-sharing hurdles are over but also sets the tone for the battle of narratives between the ruling alliance and the Opposition.
For the BJP, which has been seeking to expand its footprint beyond urban strongholds, the 2025 election is an opportunity to reaffirm its dominance in the Hindi heartland and consolidate the Modi-Nitish alliance ahead of the 2029 general elections.
Final Thoughts from TheTrendingPeople.com
The BJP’s first list for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 reflects strategic continuity with calculated innovation — retaining veterans, promoting loyalists, and rewarding political converts who have bolstered the NDA coalition.
As the campaign enters its decisive phase, all eyes now turn to the JD(U) and Mahagathbandhan, whose pending lists will reveal how Bihar’s electoral battleground ultimately shapes up.
With seasoned leaders like Samrat Choudhary, Vijay Sinha, and Renu Devi leading the charge, the BJP has sent a clear message — it’s ready for a high-stakes political contest that could redefine Bihar’s political landscape.