Bihar elections: BJP nominates Sushant Singh Rajput's cousin and sitting MLA Neeraj Kumar from Chhatapur constituency
Party releases a list of 35 candidates for the third phase
Tribune News Service
New Delhi, October 14
The BJP on Wednesday released a list of 35 candidates for the third phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, re-nominating late actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s cousin and sitting MLA Neeraj Kumar Singh ‘Bablu’ from Chhatapur constituency in Supaul district.
With public sentiments running high for the late actor who was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Mumbai, the nomination was expected.
The BJP has announced 46 candidates for the second phase and 27 for the first phase for the upcoming elections to the 243-member Bihar Assembly it is contesting in alliance with the JD-U, VIP and HAM(S).
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