Patna: The Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD), the new political outfit led by Tej Pratap Yadav, has officially released the first list of its candidates, naming 21 nominees for the upcoming assembly elections. The list confirms that party founder Tej Pratap Yadav will contest from his political stronghold, Mahua (Vaishali), which he has repeatedly referred to as his “karmabhoomi.”
The announcement formalizes the political trajectory of the rebel leader, who established the JJD after his suspension from the parent party for six years following the “Anushka Yadav incident.” Yadav has since forged alliances with several smaller political groups.
Key Nominations Announced
The JJD has strategically named candidates across various regions, confirming a statewide footprint. Among the prominent names in the first list are:
| Constituency | Candidate Name | District |
|---|---|---|
| Mahua | Tej Pratap Yadav | Vaishali |
| Madhepura | Sanjay Yadav | Madhepura |
| Narkatiaganj | Taureef Rahman | Motihari |
| Barauli | Dharmendra Krantikari | Gopalganj |
| Kuchaikot | Braj Bihari Bhatt | Gopalganj |
| Hisua | Ravi Raj Kumar | Nawada |
| Mahanar | Jai Singh Rathi | Vaishali |
| Baniyapur | Pushpa Kumari | Saran |
| Mohiuddin Nagar | Surabhi Yadav | Samastipur |
| Belson | Vikas Kumar Kavi | Sitamarhi |
| Shahpur | Madan Yadav | Bhojpur |
| Bakhtiyarpur | Dr. Gulshan Yadav | Patna |
| Bikramganj | Ajit Kushwaha | Patna |
| Jagdishpur | Neeraj Rai | Bhojpur |
| Atri | Avinash | Gaya |
| Wazirganj | Prem Kumar | Gaya |
| Benipur | Awadh Kishore Jha | Darbhanga |
| Maner | Shankar Yadav | Patna |
| Dumao | Dinesh Kumar Surya | Buxar |
| Gobindganj | Ashutosh | Motihari |
| Patna Sahib | Meenu Kumari (Advocate) | Patna |
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— Janshaktijantadal (@JJDOfficial_) October 13, 2025
The Rebel Flag
The formation of the Janshakti Janata Dal marks a significant turning point in the state’s dynastic politics. Tej Pratap Yadav was suspended from his previous party for six years following the controversial “Anushka Yadav incident,” a move that prompted him to establish his own separate political identity.
By fielding 21 candidates and securing his own nomination from Mahua, Yadav is signaling a clear intent to disrupt the electoral landscape and solidify the JJD’s presence as an independent force in the upcoming elections.
