Patna: The Janata Dal (United), led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Thursday released its second list of 44 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Election 2025. With this announcement, the JD(U), a key NDA ally, has now declared all 101 candidates for the upcoming polls scheduled to be held in two phases on November 6 and 11.
The list includes a mix of experienced leaders and fresh faces, signaling Nitish Kumar’s strategy to balance continuity with change ahead of the high-stakes election.
Prominent Names in the JD(U) Second Candidate List 2025
Several sitting ministers and senior leaders have found a place in the new list, including:
Sheila Mandal
Vijendra Prasad Yadav
Leshi Singh
Jayant Raj
Mohd Zama Khan
The party has also given opportunities to new candidates such as Shabnum Akhter, Gopal Agrawal, and Kaladhar Mandal, indicating JD(U)’s effort to appeal to a wider voter base across regions and communities.
Key Highlights of the JD(U) Second List
The list covers constituencies from Valmikinagar to Chakai, featuring candidates from diverse social and regional backgrounds.
For instance:
Kaladhar Mandal will contest from Rupauli.
Leshi Singh, a senior minister, will contest from Dhamdaha.
Vijendra Prasad Yadav will represent Supaul.
Mohd. Zama Khan will contest from Chainpur.
Jayant Raj has been fielded from Amarpur.
JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha announced that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will kick off the election campaign today, marking the beginning of the party’s full-scale outreach to voters across Bihar.
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Complete JD(U) Candidate List for Bihar Assembly Election 2025
S.No. Assembly Constituency Candidate
1 Valmikinagar Dhirendra Pratap Singh (Rinku Singh)
2 Sikta Samrudh Verma
3 Narkatiya Vishal Sah
4 Kasariya Shalini Mishra
5 Shivhar Shweta Gupta
6 Sursand Nagendra Raut
7 Runisaidpur Pankaj Mishra
8 Harnakhi Sudhanshu Shekhar
9 Babubarhi Meena Kamat
10 Phulparas Shaila Mandal
11 Laukaha Satish Saha
12 Nirmali Aniruddha Prasad Yadav
13 Pipra Ram Vilas Kamat
14 Supaul Vijendra Prasad Yadav
15 Tribeniganj (S.C.) Sonam Rani Sardar
16 Raniganj (S.C.) Adhishtit Rishidev
17 Arariya Shabnum Akhter
18 Jokihat Janab Manzar Alam
19 Thakurganj Gopal Agrawal
20 Amour Saba Zafar
21 Rupauli Kaladhar Mandal
22 Dhamdaha Leshi Singh
23 Korba Dulalachand Goswami
24 Manihari (S.T.) Shambhu Suman
25 Barari Vijay Singh Nishad
26 Gopalpur Bullo Mandal
27 Sultanganj Dr Lalit Narayan Mandal
28 Kahalgaon Shivanand Mukesh
29 Amarpur Jayant Raj
30 Dhuraiya (S.T.) Manish Kumar
31 Belhar Manoj Yadav
32 Chainpur Mohd. Zama Khan
33 Karahgar Bashisth Singh
34 Karakat Mahabali Singh
35 Nokha Nagendra Chandravanshi
36 Kurthi Pappu Kumar Verma
37 Jehanabad Chandeshwar Chandravanshi
38 Ghosi Rituraj Kumar
39 Nabinagar Chetan Anand Singh
40 Rafiganj Pramod Kumar Singh
41 Belaganj Manorama Devi
42 Nawada Vibha Devi
43 Jhajha Damodar Rawat
44 Chakai Sumit Kumar Singh
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JD(U) Targets Stability and Development Narrative
With the complete list of 101 candidates finalized, the JD(U) is set to campaign under the theme of “Development with Stability”, projecting Nitish Kumar as a symbol of governance experience and continuity.
As the election battle intensifies, all eyes are now on how the NDA alliance, including JD(U), BJP, and other partners, positions itself against the opposition bloc in Bihar.
Author: BiharlocalDesk
ASAIN TIMES NEWS NETWORK
