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The BJP has unveiled its first list of candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, notably excluding seven-time MLA Nand Kishore Yadav from Patna Sahib. Ratnesh Kushwaha has been nominated in his place, marking a significant generational shift in the party's candidate selection. Yadav graciously accepted the party's decision, congratulating the new generation of leaders. The elections will be conducted in two phases on November 6 and 11, with vote counting scheduled for November 14.

Key Points: BJP Bihar Polls Drops Nand Kishore Yadav From Key Patna Seat

  • BJP releases first candidate list for Bihar polls
  • Seven-time MLA Nand Kishore Yadav not given ticket
  • Ratnesh Kushwaha nominated from Patna Sahib
  • NDA finalizes seat-sharing with BJP contesting 101 seats
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Bihar polls: Seven-time MLA Nand Kishore Yadav didn't figure in BJP's first list

Seven-time MLA Nand Kishore Yadav excluded from BJP's first list of 71 candidates for Bihar Assembly elections

"I stand with the Bharatiya Janata Party's decision - Nand Kishore Yadav"

Patna, Oct 14

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its first list of 71 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, announcing several key names, including Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha.

However, seven-time MLA and Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav could not get a ticket from Patna Sahib.

In his place, the BJP has nominated Ratnesh Kushwaha.

Reacting to the development, Nand Kishore Yadav said, "I stand with the Bharatiya Janata Party's decision. The party has given me a lot, and I have no complaints. The new generation is welcome and congratulated. I am grateful to the people of Patna Sahib for making me victorious seven times. I will never forget the affection and love I received."

Similarly, names of Minister Motilal Prasad from Riga and Ramsurat Rai from Aurai were not in the first list.

The BJP's first list includes both Deputy Chief Ministers, 12 ministers, 48 sitting MLAs, and several new faces.

Deputy Chief Ministers Choudhary and Sinha will contest from Tarapur in Munger district and Lakhisarai, respectively.

Health Minister and MLC Mangal Pandey has been nominated from Siwan, while former JD(U) MP Sunil Kumar Pintu, who recently re-joined the BJP, has been fielded from Sitamarhi. Additionally, Arun Prasad has been given a ticket from Khajauli.

Under the NDA seat-sharing arrangement, the BJP and JD(U) are contesting 101 seats each.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan's LJP (Ram Vilas) has been allotted 29 seats, while Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's HAM (Secular) and Upendra Kushwaha's RLM will contest six seats each.

With 71 candidates announced, the BJP is expected to release its second list of 30 candidates in the coming days.

The Bihar Assembly elections will be conducted in two phases, with voting scheduled for November 6 and November 11, and the counting of votes on November 14.

- IANS

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Priya S
Surprised to see such an experienced leader being dropped. Seven-time MLA means he had strong connect with voters. Hope the new candidate Ratnesh Kushwaha can deliver for Patna Sahib.
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Aman W
BJP is giving chance to new faces which is good for democracy. But dropping senior leaders like Yadav ji who have served for decades raises questions about party's strategy. Mixed feelings about this.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the seat-sharing math - BJP and JD(U) both getting 101 seats each. This shows the delicate balance in NDA alliance. Hope this coordination works for Bihar's development.
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Karthik V
Nand Kishore Yadav's graceful exit sets a good example in Indian politics where leaders often create ruckus when denied tickets. Respect for his dignity! 👏
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Nisha Z
As a Patna resident, I'm concerned about losing experienced leadership. Development work in our constituency might suffer with new candidate. Hope BJP has considered local sentiments properly.

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