Overview
- The BJP released a second list of 12 nominees, including singer Maithili Thakur (Alinagar) and former IPS officer Anand Mishra (Buxar), taking its declared candidates to 83 of 101.
- JD(U) announced its first tranche of 57 names with 30 newcomers, fielded strongman Anant Singh in Mokama, excluded Muslim candidates in this list, and plans to start Nitish Kumar’s campaign on October 16.
- Chirag Paswan’s LJP (Ram Vilas) named 14 candidates, led by state chief Raju Tiwari in Govindganj, while HAM(S) earlier declared six nominees for its allotted seats.
- Key leaders filed nomination papers, including RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav in Raghopur and BJP Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha in Lakhisarai.
- The Election Commission set voting for November 6 and 11 with counting on November 14, as opposition seat‑sharing talks continue and some NDA figures express dissatisfaction over allocations.