CPI(ML) Candidates List For Bihar Elections 2025: Details Here

The Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation, a significant player in Bihar's opposition coalition, has unveiled its first list of 18 candidates for the upcoming state assembly elections. This announcement comes amid ongoing discussions among alliance partners like the RJD and Congress regarding seat-sharing arrangements. The CPI(ML) aims to establish its influence by fielding candidates in areas where it has a strong grassroots presence.

Here's a list of 18 candidates:

1. Tarari (196) - Madan Singh Chandravanshi
2. Agiaon SC (195) - Shiv Prakash Ranjan
3. Ara (194) - Qayamuddin Ansari
4. Dumraon (201) - Ajit Kumar Singh alias Ajit Kushwaha
5. Karakat (213) - Arun Singh
6. Arwal (214) - Mahanand Singh
7. Ghoshi - (217) - Rambali Singh Yadav
8. Paliganj (190) - Sandeep Saurabh
9. Phulwari (188) - Gopal Ravidas
10. Digha - (181) - Divya Gautam
11. Darauli - (107) - Satyadev Ram
12. Jiradei - (106) Amarjeet Kushwaha
13. Daraunda - (109) Amarnath Yadav
14. Bhore - (103) Jitendra Paswan
15. Sikta - (09) Virendra Prasad Gupta
16. Warisnagar (132) Phoolbabu Singh
17. Kalyanpur - (131) Ranjit Ram
18. Balrampur - (65) Mehboob Alam

Divya Gautam is the cousin of Sushant Singh Rajput. She cleared the 64th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination in her first attempt and was qualified as Supply Inspector in the Bihar government service.

CPI(M) Candidates and Nomination Dates

Another Left ally, CPI(M), with two sitting MLAs, has confirmed that Ajay Kumar and Satyendra Yadav will file their nominations on October 14 and 18 respectively. This move indicates smaller alliance partners are moving forward with their plans despite the Mahagathbandhan not yet finalising its seat-sharing formula.

The Mahagathbandhan is still working on its seat distribution strategy. While smaller parties have begun announcing candidates for constituencies they expect to be allotted, the largest partner, RJD, has not yet released its candidate list. Leaders continue to gather at Lalu Prasad's residence as discussions progress.

NDA Seat-Sharing Details

The ruling NDA has already finalised its seat-sharing agreement. The BJP will contest 101 out of Bihar's 243 assembly seats. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) has agreed to a proportional share, reducing its previous demand for more seats. Additionally, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), led by Chirag Paswan, will contest from 29 seats.

In addition to BJP and JD(U), other NDA partners have also been allocated seats. Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha and Hindustani Awam Morcha founder Jitan Ram Manjhi will each contest six seats. The state elections are scheduled for November 6 and November 11, with vote counting set for November 14.

This strategic move by CPI(ML) is seen as an effort to assert its position within the alliance while kickstarting its campaign early. As the political landscape in Bihar evolves, all eyes remain on how the Mahagathbandhan will finalise its seat-sharing arrangement amidst these developments.