Published: 22 October 2025General
Mahagathbandhan Fields 253 Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections
The Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) fielded 253 candidates for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, with Tejashwi Yadav announced as the Chief Ministerial face. The Election Commission had announced the two-phase election schedule on October 6, with Phase 1 (121 seats) on November 6 and Phase 2 (122 seats) on November 11.
The Mahagathbandhan comprises RJD, Congress, CPI(ML), CPI, and CPI(M). The nomination filing deadline was October 17, with scrutiny on October 18 and withdrawal deadline on October 20. This is the first Bihar Assembly election since the 2020 polls and comes amid the NDA government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many candidates did Mahagathbandhan field for Bihar 2025 elections?
The **Mahagathbandhan** (Grand Alliance of RJD and Congress) fielded **253 candidates** for the **2025 Bihar Assembly elections**, competing in the 243-seat Bihar Vidhan Sabha against the NDA and Jan Suraaj Party.
What is Mahagathbandhan's strategy for Bihar 2025?
Mahagathbandhan's 2025 Bihar strategy under **Tejashwi Yadav** focuses on **social justice, backward class consolidation, employment, and anti-incumbency** against the BJP-JDU NDA government led by Nitish Kumar.
Who is Tejashwi Yadav and what is his role in Bihar 2025 elections?
**Tejashwi Yadav** is the son of former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav and leader of **RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal)**. He led the Mahagathbandhan as its CM face in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
What is the difference between Mahagathbandhan and NDA in Bihar 2025?
In Bihar 2025, **NDA** (BJP-JDU led by Nitish Kumar) represents the ruling coalition seeking another term, while **Mahagathbandhan** (RJD-Congress led by Tejashwi Yadav) campaigns as the opposition, with Jan Suraaj Party as a third force.
What social groups does Mahagathbandhan target in Bihar 2025 elections?
Mahagathbandhan primarily targets **OBC, EBC, Muslim, and Dalit voters** — the traditional support base of RJD — with messages of social justice, reservation protection, and employment generation.
