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LJP To Release First And Second Candidate Lists Today; 29 Seats Confirmed For Chirag Paswan

The Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), led by Chirag Paswan, is set to release its first candidate list by 2 PM today, followed by a second list before 5 PM. The party is preparing to allocate symbols to candidates for all 29 seats, signaling that it will contest every allotted constituency without reducing its tally. This move comes amid ongoing tensions within the NDA, with leaders like Upendra Kushwaha, Jitan Ram Manjhi, and others expressing dissatisfaction over seat distribution.At Chirag Paswan’s Delhi residence, party leaders including Arun Bharti and Rajesh, along with some candidates, are present as preparations for symbol distribution are underway. Sources within the party clarified that media reports claiming certain seats were already secured by LJP were incorrect; several constituencies are officially still with JD(U) or BJP, and symbols are being allotted for the seats actually allocated to LJP.The release of these lists will clarify which specific constituencies LJP will contest, including key seats like Mahua, Rajgir, and Sonbarsa. Party sources emphasize that the final picture will only emerge after both lists are officially out, providing clarity on how Chirag Paswan’s party will position itself in the Bihar Assembly elections amid the current NDA alliance dynamics.

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