55 Candidates to contest , Promises Politics of Transparency and Progress
New Delhi: At a joint press conference held at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, the Janhit Dal, JP Movement veterans, and Janata Party officially announced the formation of their alliance, the Bihar Development Alliance (BDA), to contest the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. Senior leaders including Dr. Suraj Mandal, Anshumman Joshi, and Navneet Chaturvedi were present on the occasion.
The alliance declared that it will field candidates on 55 seats, positioning itself as a third front in Bihar politics. The BDA aims to provide voters with a transparent, development-focused, and people-centric political alternative.
Anshumman Joshi, National President of Janhit Dal, said, “In today’s political landscape, the voices of common citizens and minorities often go unheard. To address this, the alliance has formed a National Minority Committee to ensure political representation for Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, and other communities.”
Navneet Chaturvedi, President of the Janata Party, accused that so-called secular parties have only sought minority votes without providing them with adequate leadership opportunities. He emphasized that the Bihar Development Alliance will empower minority youth, including Muslims, to actively participate in politics and lead their communities.
Former MP and JP Movement veteran Dr. Suraj Mandal stated, “The people of Bihar now want change. Those underestimating this alliance will soon witness its impact. Veterans with experience in leading major movements, such as Jharkhand Statehood movement are now ready to bring revolutionary change to Bihar as well.”
On the occasion, Asgar Khan said, “Our fight is not of stubbornness, but of principles. When it comes to principles, confrontation is necessary – and that is the true test of patriotism.”
During the press conference, leaders also showcased a symbolic “potli” (bundle), representing the delivery of their promises and vision to the public. They explained that this “Potli of Change” contains the new path for Bihar’s future, including genuine representation for minorities, corruption-free governance, and development-oriented politics. The leaders added that this potli will now travel from house to house to raise public awareness and serve as the cornerstone of their election campaign.
