Bihar Election 2025: AIMIM Releases List of Candidates, JD(U) Faces Embarrassment Over Candidate Swap

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The Bihar election 2025 has intensified with multiple parties releasing their lists of candidates and making crucial moves. The Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM announced its first list of 25 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, including two non-Muslims. The JD(U) found itself in an awkward position after withdrawing Sabir Ali's candidature from Amour just a day after announcing it. Meanwhile, Giriraj Singh sparked uproar with his remarks on Muslims, calling them "namak haraam" (betrayers). The JD(U) spokesperson said Singh was "free to use words as per his choice" but admitted it was "a matter of concern" that some communities benefited from schemes yet did not vote for the BJP.

Key Takeaways:

  • AIMIM releases its first list of 25 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, including two non-Muslims, with most of its seats concentrated in the Muslim-dominated Seemanchal region.
  • Giriraj Singh sparks uproar with his remarks on Muslims, calling them "namak haraam" (betrayers), which has been criticized by the RJD, CONGRESS, and other parties.
  • JD(U) faces embarrassment after withdrawing Sabir Ali's candidature from Amour just a day after announcing it, reinstating Saba Zafar, who had already filed her nomination on the JD(U) ticket.
  • RJD leader breaks down outside Lalu Yadav's residence, alleging betrayal over the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 ticket.
  • Chirag Paswan, LJP (RV) chief, unveiled a new meaning for his "MY" formula, saying it stands for "Mahilayein and Youth" under his "Bihar First, Bihari First" vision.
  • Prime Minister Modi is set to launch the BJP's campaign on October 24, marking the start of the high-octane phase of Bihar's two-phase election.

Statistics:

  • AIMIM has fielded 25 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, including two non-Muslims.
  • The JD(U) has withdrawn Sabir Ali's candidature from Amour and reinstated Saba Zafar, who had already filed her nomination on the JD(U) ticket.
  • Giriraj Singh has sparked controversy with his remarks on Muslims, calling them "namak haraam" (betrayers).
  • The Bihar Assembly elections 2025 will take place on November 6 and 11, and results will be announced on November 14.

Sources:

  • AIMIM (via Twitter)
  • JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar
  • RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwary
  • Independent MP Pappu Yadav
  • Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan (via ANI)
  • Times of India News Desk
  • Election Commission of India (re: nomination papers and poll symbol)