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Bihar Election Results 2025: Mukesh Sahani's VIP Party Faces Defeat in All 12 Contested Seats
Nov 14, 2025 08:37 pm CST
The 2025 Bihar Election results show Mukesh Sahani's Vikassheel Insaan Party trailing in all 12 contested seats despite securing advantageous alliance terms with the opposition Mahagathbandhan. The self-styled "son of mallah" leader, who previously won four seats in 2020, faces political setbacks as the NDA surges beyond 200 seats in the 243-member assembly, while the opposition alliance struggles with just 38 leads.
VIP Chief Mukesh Sahani Withdraws Candidate to Support RJD in Bihar Election Strategic Move
Nov 05, 2025 12:29 am CST
In a strategic political move before Bihar's first phase of assembly elections, Vikassheel Insaan Party chief Mukesh Sahani withdrew his brother's candidacy from Darbhanga's Gaura Bauram seat to support the RJD candidate Afzal Ali, strengthening the Grand Alliance's position against the NDA and demonstrating unity in their campaign for social justice and political change in Bihar.
Political Drama in Patna: How Mukesh Sahani Secured Deputy CM Position in Bihar's Mahagathbandhan Alliance
Oct 23, 2025 06:30 pm CST
A behind-the-scenes look at how Vikassheel Insaan Party leader Mukesh Sahani strategically leveraged his influence to secure the Deputy Chief Minister candidacy alongside Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar's opposition alliance, transforming a routine announcement into significant political drama at Patna's Hotel Maurya. This tactical move highlights the importance of caste calculations in Bihar's electoral politics ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections.
The Rising Political Influence of Mukesh Sahani in Bihar's Caste-Driven Electoral Landscape
Oct 16, 2025 07:09 pm CST
Explore Mukesh Sahani's pivotal role in Bihar's political landscape as the Vikassheel Insaan Party leader represents the influential Mallah, Sahani, and Nishad communities. Despite never winning an election himself, Sahani's strategic positioning has made him a key player ahead of Bihar elections, with his demands for greater representation highlighting the growing political consciousness of traditionally marginalized fishing communities that constitute 9% of Bihar's electorate.
How Machhli, Makhana, and Paan Shape Bihar's Political Landscape and Electoral Outcomes
Oct 07, 2025 08:22 pm CST
This article explores how three cultural staples—machhli (fish), makhana (fox nut), and paan (betel leaf)—profoundly influence Bihar's political dynamics. Beyond mere food items, these products represent livelihoods for millions, embody regional identities, and serve as powerful symbolic connections between politicians and voters. The piece examines how parties strategically leverage these cultural touchstones to build authentic relationships with communities, demonstrating how Bihar's traditional agricultural and culinary heritage continues shaping its modern electoral politics.