Bihar Election Field Set as Parties Finalise Candidates; Prashant Kishor Opts Out

The political battleground for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections is solidifying as major parties, including the BJP and JD(U), have announced their candidate lists. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has filed his nomination from his family's traditional stronghold of Raghopur. In a notable development, political strategist Prashant Kishor announced his Jan Suraaj party has decided he will not contest the election himself, choosing instead to focus on organisational work. The elections for the 243-member assembly will be held in November.