coalition politics
Nitish Kumar's Cabinet Formation: 5 Critical Factors Balancing Caste, Region and Political Strategy in Bihar
Nov 19, 2025 11:05 pm CST
Following the NDA's decisive victory in Bihar, Nitish Kumar prepares to form his cabinet for his tenth term as Chief Minister. The formation process involves complex considerations including proportional caste representation, balancing elected MLA demographics, rewarding supportive social groups, ensuring geographic equilibrium, and positioning for future elections. With Bihar permitted up to 36 ministers, every appointment will reflect delicate political calculations that impact both regional stability and national political dynamics.
Kahalgaon Bihar Election: Four-Way Battle Emerges as Alliance Partners Turn Rivals in Key Constituency
Nov 10, 2025 05:34 pm CST
The Kahalgaon Assembly constituency in Bihar's Bhagalpur district is witnessing an unprecedented four-cornered electoral contest as alliance partners from both NDA and opposition fronts field competing candidates. Former Congress stronghold now features JDU's Shubhanand Mukesh facing BJP rebel Pawan Yadav, while RJD and Congress engage in a "friendly fight" with separate candidates, highlighting the complex dynamics of coalition politics in Bihar's elections.
Muslim Representation in Bihar Politics: Owaisi Questions Mahagathbandhan's Deputy CM Choice
Oct 25, 2025 09:17 pm CST
Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM challenges the Mahagathbandhan coalition for overlooking Muslim representation in Bihar's leadership, despite Muslims comprising 18% of the electorate. While contesting 32 seats primarily in Seemanchal and Mithilanchal regions, AIMIM questions why Mukesh Sahani from the smaller Nishad-Mallah-Sahani community was selected as deputy CM candidate. Tejashwi Yadav remains unfazed by this challenge, supported by historical voting patterns and AIMIM's limited influence outside Muslim-majority constituencies. The political dynamics highlight complex questions about representation, polarization, and strategic electoral calculations ahead of Bihar's 2025 elections.
NDA Resolves Bihar Seat-Sharing: BJP and JD(U) to Contest 101 Seats Each Following Amit Shah's Intervention
Oct 13, 2025 12:48 am CST
The National Democratic Alliance has finalized its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections after crucial negotiations led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. BJP and JD(U) will contest 101 seats each, with Chirag Paswan's LJP(R) receiving 29 seats and smaller allies HAM and RLM allocated six seats each. The alliance emphasized unity and balanced representation across all coalition partners while maintaining Nitish Kumar's central role in their electoral strategy.
Six Major Challenges Threatening Tejashwi Yadav's Political Ambitions in Bihar's 2025 Election
Oct 13, 2025 12:20 am CST
Tejashwi Yadav faces six critical obstacles on his path to victory in Bihar's 2025 assembly election, including Prashant Kishor's strategic challenge, AIMIM's threat to the Muslim-Yadav coalition, family rivalries, Congress's hesitation, alliance complications, and the limitations of his political legacy. Having narrowly lost in 2020 by just 0.03% of votes, Tejashwi's ability to navigate these roadblocks will determine whether he can transform his political fortunes in Bihar's complex political landscape.
JMM Demands 12 Seats in Bihar Elections, Issues October 14 Ultimatum to INDIA Bloc
Oct 12, 2025 11:44 am CST
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has issued an ultimatum to the INDIA bloc, demanding allocation of at least 12 assembly seats for the upcoming Bihar elections by October 14. JMM spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya emphasized the party's commitment to the Mahagathbandhan alliance but warned they would make independent decisions if not given "respectable representation," highlighting their crucial campaign support in several Bihar constituencies.
"Like Salt On Vegetables': Chirag Paswan's 25,000 Votes Bihar Poll Warning For BJP
Sep 16, 2025 06:29 pm CST
Chirag Paswan has fired yet another warning shot across the bows of Bihar's ruling BJP-JDU alliance ahead of the Assembly election later this year.