Bihar BJP Releases First List of Candidates, Samrat Chaudhary to Contest from Tarapur

Bihar Elections 2025: After seat sharing in NDA for Bihar Assembly elections 2025, BJP released the first list of candidates on Tuesday. In this list of 71 names for the 243-seat assembly, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has been given the ticket from Tarapur. The list includes names of stalwarts like Ramkripal Yadav, Sanjeev Chaurasia, Vijay Sinha, Shreyasi Singh and Mangal Pandey. The party has also given opportunities to nine female candidates. However, Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav did not get the ticket from Patna Sahib, on which he supported the party's decision.

Nand Kishore Yadav's statement: 'The party has given a lot'

Despite not getting the ticket, Nand Kishore Yadav said, "I am with the BJP's decision. The party has given me a lot. I have no complaints. The new generation is welcome." He further added, "The people of Patna Sahib made me victorious for 7 consecutive times. I will never forget the affection and love they gave me as a BJP candidate." This statement gives the message of strengthening the party's decision.

Nitish Kumar's displeasure over seat distribution

CM Nitish Kumar is said to be unhappy over giving a ticket to Samrat Chaudhary from Tarapur. According to sources, Nitish did not agree with this seat sharing and was against fielding Samrat from Tarapur. He had also expressed his objection, but BJP went along with the final decision of NDA.

BJP's First List: Key Candidates and Their Seats

The table below provides details of the key candidates (selected from a total of 71):

Candidate Name                  Seat Current                    Position

Samrat Chaudhary                 Tarapur                            Deputy Chief Minister

Ramkripal Yadav                    Danapur                           Former MP

Sanjeev Chaurasia                 Digha                               -

Vijay Sinha                              laKhisarai                           Deputy Chief Minister

Shreyasi Singh                       Jamui                               -

Mangal Pandey                       Siwan                              Former Minister

Om Prakash Yadav                 Siwan                              -

Karnjit Singh                           Daraunda                         -

Mishrilal Yadav                        Alinagar                           -

Tarkishor Prasad                     Katihar                             -

Meena Devi                            Sitamarhi                          -

Vijay Kumar Khemka              Purnia                              -

BJP releases first list of 71 candidates for Bihar Assebly elections. Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary to contest from Tarapur, Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha from Lakhisarai, State Minister Nitin Nabin from Bankipur and Renu Devi to contest from Bettiah. pic.twitter.com/brXr2q2Ym7

— ANI (@ANI) October 14, 2025

This list has been released under the NDA's seat-sharing agreement, where the BJP has been allotted 160 seats. Elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11. The party claims this list guarantees victory. The next list is expected soon.