AAP Announces Fourth List for Bihar Assembly Elections
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday released its fourth list of 12 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, taking its total number of announced candidates to 132. The party, led by Arvind Kejriwal, is contesting the polls independently, without forming an alliance with any political front.
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The announcement was made amid ongoing political turbulence in the opposition camp, where parties within the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) continue to struggle with finalizing their seat-sharing arrangement.
Polling for all 243 assembly constituencies in Bihar will be conducted in two phases — November 6 and November 11, while the counting of votes will take place on November 14.
AAP’s Expanding Presence in Bihar
With the fourth list, AAP has positioned itself as a serious player in the Bihar electoral battle. Earlier, on October 18, the party released its third list featuring 50 candidates, reflecting its steady and strategic rollout across constituencies.
According to party insiders, AAP’s candidate selection process focuses on grassroots leadership, transparency, and local accountability, following its governance model in Delhi and Punjab. The move is also seen as a step toward establishing a stronger regional footprint in northern India ahead of the 2026 Lok Sabha elections.
Political observers note that AAP’s expansion strategy in Bihar could influence the vote share of traditional opposition parties, particularly in urban and semi-urban seats.
Opposition Faces Seat-Sharing Deadlock
While AAP continues to declare its candidates, the Mahagathbandhan alliance — led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress — has failed to reach an agreement on seat distribution. Despite multiple rounds of talks, the alliance could not finalize its seat-sharing formula even as the nomination deadline for the second phase looms.
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), a partner in the national-level opposition bloc, has already decided to contest the Bihar polls independently. This decision followed growing differences within the alliance, which could fragment opposition votes in several constituencies.
Congress, meanwhile, released its second list of candidates on Saturday amid the ongoing impasse. Its first list of 48 candidates was announced on October 17, but further negotiations with the RJD have reportedly stalled.
NDA Begins Groundwork, Modi to Launch Campaign
On the ruling front, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has finalized its seat distribution and begun extensive groundwork across Bihar. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has already declared its candidates for all 101 seats allotted under the NDA’s seat-sharing agreement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to launch the NDA’s election campaign on October 24, marking the formal start of high-voltage campaigning in the state.
Sources indicate that Modi’s rallies will focus on the NDA government’s development initiatives, welfare schemes, and the “double-engine” narrative emphasizing coordination between the Centre and state governments.
Political Climate Heats Up as Deadline Nears
The last date to file nominations for the second phase of polling was October 20, which also marks the deadline for withdrawal of nominations for the first phase covering 121 constituencies.
Political activity across Bihar has intensified, with candidates holding rallies, door-to-door campaigns, and social media outreach. Analysts predict a multi-cornered contest in several constituencies, given AAP’s entry and the fragmented opposition space.
With both NDA and AAP showing early preparedness and opposition alliances still in disarray, the Bihar Assembly election is shaping up to be one of the most competitive political contests in recent years.