BIHAR ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-2025—BJP RELEASES LIST OF 45 CANDIDATES

PATNA (RNI) Election activity has intensified in Bihar, and the Bharatiya Janata Party has put an end to any uncertainty by announcing its 45-member election campaign committee for the 2025 assembly elections. Released under the chairmanship of State President Dr. Dilip Kumar Jaiswal, this list is not just a group of leaders, but the first outline of the BJP's multifaceted electoral "chakravyuh," in which the party has incorporated all the arrows in its quiver. This list clearly demonstrates that the BJP is leaving no stone unturned this time and is deploying a strong and inclusive strategy to win every seat.

The first and foremost message of this list is: "We are all one." The party has demonstrated excellent coordination between the central leadership and the state's top leaders.

A direct eye on Delhi: The inclusion of national leaders like Union Ministers Giriraj Singh, Nityanand Rai, and former Union Ministers Ravi Shankar Prasad and Ashwini Kumar Choubey indicates that the Bihar elections will be fought under the direct supervision of the central leadership. This will help manage resources and shape the electoral discourse at the national level.

Two pillars of the state: Placing Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha at the top of the list establishes that the state's leadership will rest squarely on their shoulders. These two represent the Kushwaha (OBC) and Bhumihar (upper caste) communities, respectively, which form the core of the BJP's core vote bank.

A Masterplan of Social Engineering: Preparations to Balance Every Equation The maxim "the greater the number, the greater the share" has always been relevant in Bihar politics. The BJP has made every effort to implement this principle in this list.

Upper caste core vote bank: Leaders like Vijay Sinha, Giriraj Singh, Vivek Thakur, and Anil Sharma send a clear message of consolidating the Bhumihar, Rajput, and Brahmin votes.

A Big Bet on OBCs and EBCs: Through leaders like Samrat Chaudhary (Kushwaha), Nityanand Rai (Yadav), and Shambhu Sharan Patel (Kurmi), the BJP has directly targeted the Grand Alliance's "M-Y" equation and Nitish Kumar's "Luv-Kush" vote bank. Several leaders from the Extremely Backward Classes (EBC), who play a key role as "kingmakers" in Bihar, have also been included.

Dalit and Mahadalit Faces: Through leaders like Hari Manjhi and Dharmshila Gupta, the party has attempted to convey to the Dalit and Mahadalit communities that their participation is not merely symbolic, but decisive.

Minorities Also Focused: By including national Muslim faces like Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on the committee, the BJP has signaled its intention to implement its national strategy in Bihar to strengthen its "all-inclusive" image and make inroads, especially among the Pasmanda Muslim community.

This list isn't limited to Patna, but extends across Bihar. From Mithila to Magadh, Seemanchal to Shahabad, influential leaders from every region have been included in the list to mobilize local workers and sharpen the campaign. By including young faces like Shreyasi Singh and experienced women leaders like Renu Devi, the party has also sent a positive message to young and female voters.

This 45-member committee is a declaration of the BJP's aggressive election preparations. Through this, the party has not only energized its workers but also demonstrated its power balance to its allies and sent a clear message to the opposition that the 2025 contest will be a tough and well-planned one. All eyes are now on how the Grand Alliance responds to this well-planned electoral chess game by the BJP.