Bihar polls: RJD names 143 candidates, Tejashwi to fight from Raghopur; deep cracks in MGB - check full list | India News - The Times of India
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has named 143 contestants for the forthcoming Bihar Assembly elections, reaffirming its status as the largest party in the opposition alliance. Tejashwi Yadav is set to run from the Raghopur constituency, a key stronghold for his family’s political legacy. Alongside this broad roster, the party emphasises caste-balance, inclusion of women candidates and maintaining its dominance in traditional bastions. But the announcement also exposes cracks within the Mahagathbandhan: messy seat-sharing with the Indian National Congress, overlapping nominations in some seats, and signs of internal disquiet. As the election date approaches, the coherence of the alliance and its electoral strategy face fresh tests.
The Key points
- The RJD has officially named 143 candidates for the Bihar Assembly polls.
- Tejashwi Yadav will contest from Raghopur, reaffirming his leadership credentials.
- The candidate list features a focus on caste arithmetic and inclusion of women.
- RJD’s announcement underlines its dominant claim within the Mahagathbandhan alliance.
- The seat-sharing pact with the Congress remains unresolved, giving rise to tensions.
- A few constituencies show “friendly” competition even among alliance partners.
- Internal party dynamics are strained with reports of ticket denials and disgruntled aspirants.
- The timing (just ahead of nomination deadlines) signals RJD’s urgency in shaping momentum.
- Some new faces and younger leaders have been given tickets, while some veterans were dropped.
- The developments raise questions about how strongly the opposition bloc can project unity in the run-up to the polls.
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