Congress Unveils 48 Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections

The Congress Party has announced its first list of 48 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, confirming a strategic move ahead of the polls. Among the prominent candidates are state unit chief Rajesh Ram, who will contest from the Kutumba seat, and Shakeel Ahmad Khan, the leader of the Congress Legislative Party (CLP), running from Kadwa.

This announcement comes before the party has finalized its seat-sharing agreement with its allies in the Mahagathbandhan, particularly the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). The last date for filing nominations for the first phase of the elections is October 17, 2023, while the deadline for the second phase is October 20, 2023.

Candidates and Strategic Choices

The candidates represent a mix of established leaders and new faces. The Bihar Youth Congress chief, Prakash Garib Das, is set to contest from the Bachhwada seat. Meanwhile, Jayesh Mangal Singh will run from Bagaha, Amit Giri from Nautan, and Abhishek Ranjan from Chanpatia.

From the Bettiah seat, the Congress has nominated Wasi Ahmed, while Shyam Bihari Prasad will contest from Raxaul. The party also named Shashi Bhushan Rai, also known as Gappu Rai, as the candidate from Govindgan, along with Amit Kumar Singh Tunna from Riga.

Alliance Negotiations and Future Steps

Discussions between the Congress leadership and its alliance partners, including the RJD and the Left parties, are ongoing. The party’s early announcement of candidates indicates its proactive approach as the election date approaches. With the first phase of voting imminent, the Congress aims to solidify its position and mobilize support across the state.

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