Patna: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its first list of 71 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, announcing several key names, including Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha.

However, seven-time MLA and Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav could not get a ticket from Patna Sahib.

In his place, the BJP has nominated Ratnesh Kushwaha.

Reacting to the development, Nand Kishore Yadav said, "I stand with the Bharatiya Janata Party's decision. The party has given me a lot, and I have no complaints. The new generation is welcome and congratulated. I am grateful to the people of Patna Sahib for making me victorious seven times. I will never forget the affection and love I received."

Similarly, names of Minister Motilal Prasad from

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