Sharjeel Imam Withdraws From 2025 Bihar Polls Amid Bail Denial

Jailed JNU activist Sharjeel Imam has withdrawn from the 2025 Bihar elections after the Delhi High Court denied him bail. Citing state-imposed restrictions and inability to campaign freely, Imam said his team will continue advocating structural reforms. Detained since 2020 under UAPA, he remains jailed in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.