Just hours before the final date for filing nominations in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, the Mahagathbandhan alliance partners finalized their seat-sharing arrangement in intense late-night discussions.

On Thursday, October 16, 2025, the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) led by Mukesh Sahani, despite facing marginalization in the talks, managed to secure a successful deal.KLOSIA Women's Rayon Printed Anarkali Kurta and Pant with Dupatta Set

The Congress party released its list of 48 candidates for the first phase. Bihar Congress President Rajesh Ram has been fielded from his family's traditional constituency, while CLP leader Shakeel Ahmad Khan will contest from the Kadwa seat.

The list includes five women candidates, and coordinated campaigning under the alliance is set to begin soon. Meanwhile, the ruling NDA coalition has completed its candidate selections for all 243 seats.Also Read: Kadasiddeshwara Swamiji Controversial Statement: High Court Dismisses Petition Against Vijayapura Entry Ban!

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) announced its second and final list of 44 candidates.The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and Upendra Kushwaha's RLJP have also declared names for the remaining seats.

These developments have intensified the electoral heat, with discussions underway on whether the Mahagathbandhan's unity could pose a significant challenge to the NDA. Overall, with seat-sharing settled, the campaign battle has officially kicked off.Also Read: Tight surveillance ahead of Bihar elections: RBI, CBDT among others in meeting today..!