BJP has released its first list of 71 candidates for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. Ram Kripal Yadav will contest from Danapur and Samrat Chaudhary from Tarapur. The list shows a balance of young and experienced leaders.
Patna. In preparation for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a significant step by releasing its first list of 71 candidates. This list is for the first phase of the election. The party has prioritized social equations, local support, and winning probability in the selection of candidates. BJP's objective is to strengthen its position in the election by winning a maximum number of seats in the first phase.
BJP Demonstrates Strategy for Early Strength
According to sources, BJP has decided to adopt an aggressive strategy right from the first phase this time. The party has announced candidates ahead of time to provide the organization with sufficient time for campaigning. BJP's goal in this phase is to make its performance within the NDA the best, to further increase public support in subsequent phases.
Ram Kripal Yadav to Contest from Danapur
According to the announced list, former Union Minister Ram Kripal Yadav has been given a ticket from the Danapur constituency. Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary will contest from Tarapur. Mangal Pandey has been nominated from Siwan. The party has given tickets to Renu Devi from Bettiah and Shreyasi Singh from Jamui. All these names reflect both the party's experience and popularity.
Balance in the First List
BJP's first list clearly shows a balance between young faces and experienced leaders. While the party has retained trust in existing MLAs, new faces have also been given opportunities in some constituencies. The objective of this strategy is to bring energy and freshness to the organization. Political analysts believe that this list has been prepared keeping social and regional equations in mind to avoid discontent among any section.
BJP Candidates on Key Seats
The BJP list features well-known names for several prominent constituencies:
- Ram Kripal Yadav from Danapur
- Samrat Chaudhary from Tarapur
- Mangal Pandey from Siwan
- Sanjay Singh from Arrah
- Gayatri Devi from Parihar
- Renu Devi from Bettiah
- Shreyasi Singh from Jamui
- Pramod Kumar from Raxaul
- Sunil Kumar Pintu from Sitamarhi
- Vijay Kumar Sinha from Lakhisarai
Additionally, Baidyanath from Riga, Rana Randhir from Madhuban, Anil Kumar from Bathnaha, Vinod Narayan Jha from Benipatti, and Manoj Sharma from Arwal have also received tickets.
Respectable Representation Also Given to Women
In this list, BJP has also given importance to women's representation. By giving tickets to women candidates like Gayatri Devi, Renu Devi, Nisha Singh, and Sweety Singh, the party has reiterated its message of women empowerment.
State Leadership Plays a Crucial Role
BJP State President Samrat Chaudhary himself is entering the electoral fray, which is generating enthusiasm among party workers. Chaudhary stated that this list of the party symbolizes the representation of all social classes and is a roadmap to win the public's trust for good governance and development in Bihar.
A Mix of Experience and New Faces
BJP's list includes several young faces alongside experienced leaders who have been working for the organization for a long time. The party believes that the participation of youth will bring new energy to the election campaign, while the experience of veteran leaders will provide stability to the organization.
Focus on Social Equations
This time, BJP has paid special attention to balancing caste and regional equations. Efforts have been made to give balanced representation to all regions, from North Bihar to South Bihar. By giving tickets to leaders from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), and the general community, the party has conveyed a message of uniting all sections.
Focus on Winning the First Phase
BJP has made it clear that by winning most of the 71 seats in the first phase, the party aims to further strengthen its claim to power in Bihar. The party states that this list has been prepared with the collective consent of the organization after seat adjustments within the NDA.
Campaign Strategy and Digital Campaign
According to sources, BJP has prepared a detailed plan for election campaigning. This time, the party will use digital platforms in addition to ground campaigns. BJP plans to deliver direct messages to voters through social media, public rallies, and a 'door-to-door contact' campaign.
Focus on Local Issues
Local issues have also been prioritized in BJP's strategy. Candidates in each constituency have been instructed to focus on issues relevant to the public, such as roads, electricity, employment, and education. The party believes that electoral support can be increased by bringing the benefits of local development schemes and the Modi government's policies to the people.
