On October 16, 2025, the JD(U) under Nitish Kumar released its second list of 44 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, completing its list for all 101 seats that the party has under its control in the NDA alliance. The list contains some ministers. Following the first one containing 57 names, the party has now announced all its candidates for the polls to be held on November 6 and 11. At the same time, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will also begin the party's election campaign.