BJP releases first list of candidates for Bihar polls, The curious case of KBC's viral kid, more

The top focus of this episode of 5 Live is the seat-sharing dilemma in Bihar ahead of the assembly elections. Amid an ongoing deadlock in Bihar's ruling NDA, Bihar BJP has released the first list of 71 candidates for the assembly polls. The list includes Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, as both the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Mahagathbandhan alliances navigate significant seat-sharing deadlocks. The report also investigates the influence of smaller allies in these negotiations, posing questions about their role as potential 'kingmakers.' Concurrently, the broadcast addresses a viral controversy from the quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC 17), focusing on the public debate surrounding the behaviour of young contestant Ishid Bhatt towards host Amitabh Bachchan, which has prompted discussions on parenting and confidence. Additional news updates include a World Health Organisation (WHO) alert regarding toxic Indian-made cough syrups and threats received by Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge following his proposal to ban Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) shakhas.