With just two weeks left for the Bihar Assembly elections, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has announced a list of 143 candidates for the upcoming polls. In a move that hints at potential friction within the Mahagathbandhan, the RJD has fielded candidates in four constituencies where its ally, the Congress, has already named nominees. The RJD’s list includes 24 women and 18 Muslim candidates.
Under the Mahagathbandhan’s seat-sharing formula, RJD contests 143 seats, Congress 55, CPIML 20, CPI 6, CPM 4, and VIP 15. With Congress having already announced 60 seats, some constituencies are expected to witness friendly contests. While seat-sharing has remained a contentious issue in both NDA and Mahagathbandhan camps, leaders from RJD and Congress have downplayed differences.
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Notable candidates include Tejashwi Yadav from Raghopur, Bhojpuri actor Khesari Lal Yadav from Chhapra, and industrialist Deepak Yadav from Narkatiaganj. Osama Shahab, son of late Mohammad Shahabuddin, will contest from Raghunathpur. Voting is scheduled for November 6 and 11, with counting on November 14.
