BJP announces second list of candidates, fields Maithili Thakur from Alinagar

The BJP has announced its second list of 12 candidates, fielding folk singer Maithili Thakur from Alinagar, and Chirag Paswan's LJP (RV) released a list of 14 names. With the deadline for filing first-phase nominations on October 17, the dissent from allies like Kushwaha, who has been allotted six seats but has not yet announced candidates, puts the NDA's unity under significant pressure.