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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Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Bihar CM for which record term in November 2025?
Explanation · Correct answer ANitish Kumar was sworn in for a record 10th term as Bihar Chief Minister.
Frequently asked questions
How many candidates did Mahagathbandhan field for Bihar Assembly elections 2025?
The **Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance)** fielded **253 candidates** for the **2025 Bihar Assembly elections**, with the RJD-Congress alliance led by **Tejashwi Yadav** contesting across the 243-seat Bihar legislature.
Who leads the Mahagathbandhan in the 2025 Bihar elections?
The **Mahagathbandhan** in the 2025 Bihar elections is led by **Tejashwi Yadav** of the RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal), in alliance with Congress and other smaller parties, challenging the NDA coalition led by Nitish Kumar.
What is the composition of Mahagathbandhan in Bihar 2025?
The **Mahagathbandhan** (Grand Alliance) in Bihar 2025 primarily comprises the **RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal) and Indian National Congress**, along with smaller allied parties, contesting 253 seats against the NDA's BJP-JDU combine.
How many seats did Mahagathbandhan contest in Bihar 2025 vs total assembly seats?
Mahagathbandhan fielded **253 candidates** for the **243-seat Bihar Assembly**, indicating seat-sharing arrangements where some seats are covered by allied parties outside the formal alliance count.
What was the main electoral contest in 2025 Bihar Assembly elections?
The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections featured a **three-way contest** between NDA (BJP-JDU led by Nitish Kumar), **Mahagathbandhan** (RJD-Congress led by Tejashwi Yadav), and **Jan Suraaj Party** (led by Prashant Kishor).
