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Nomination process gains momentum for 2nd phase of Bihar assembly elections in 94 constituencies

In Bihar, the nomination process is gaining momentum for the Second Phase of State Assembly Elections in 94 constituencies. It will be the last day for filing nominations tomorrow in this phase.<br />''<br />''Several prominent leaders submitted nomination papers on yesterday. Sitting MLA and BJP leader Arun Kumar Sinha filed his nomination from Kumharar Assembly seat in Patna. Rebel BJP leader and former member of National Commission for Women (NCW) Sushma Sahu filed her nomination from Bankipur seat. Srikant Nirala who was denied ticket from BJP filed his nomination as an independent from Maner seat.<br />''<br />''The Plurals Party is giving opportunity to new faces including educationists, doctors and other professionals. Its President Pushpam Priya Choudhary filed her nomination from Bankipur.<br />''<br />''Former MP and President of Jan Adhikar Party (JAP) Pappu Yadav has announced to contest from Madhepura. JAP-led Progressive Demoractic Alliance (PDA) has declared him as their Chief Ministerial Candidate.<br />''Meanwhile, the poll campaign has also intensified in the poll- bound 71 Assembly Constituencies spread in 16 districts. <br />''<br />''AIR correspondent reports, after a series of virtual rallies, JD(U) President and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar started his physical rallies. Addressing his first election meeting from Amarpur in Banka, Mr Kumar said, he is committed to development of Bihar. Mr Kumar said, if voted to power, he will further work for women empowerment. He said, intermediate pass girl students will get an incentive of  25 thousand rupees and Graduate girls will get 50 thousand rupees.<br />''<br />''BJP Election in-Charge and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadanavis addressed rallies in Madhubani. He said, only NDA is able to address the problems of Bihar.<br />''<br />''Chief Ministerial candidate of Grand Alliance and RJD leader Tejaswi Prasad Yadav said, the unemployment in Bihar is a bigger issue. He said, if voted to power, his government will provide 10 lakh permanent jobs.<br />''<br />''The CPI-ML General Secretary Diapankar Bhattacharya alleged that due to lockdown farmers and labourers have adversely affected. He said, the present government has failed to address their problems during tough times.<br />''<br />''Today the BJP Star Campaigner and President J. P. Nadda will address election rallies in support of NDA candidates in Aurangabad and Rohtas.<br />

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