Bihar election
Priyanka Gandhi Meets Prashant Kishor: Potential Alliance Brewing After Bihar Election Defeat
Dec 15, 2025 07:42 pm CST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra recently met poll strategist Prashant Kishor at Sonia Gandhi's residence, sparking speculation about renewed cooperation. Following disappointing performances in Bihar elections, both parties may reconsider their previously unsuccessful partnership ahead of critical upcoming state elections and the 2029 Lok Sabha polls. Their complex history includes past collaborations with mixed results and disagreements over party reforms.
Mamata Banerjee Claims BJP Will Sacrifice Gujarat to Win Bengal in 2026 Election
Nov 25, 2025 09:15 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has made a bold prediction that BJP will lose Gujarat in order to win Bengal in the 2026 election. She criticized the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists and accused the Election Commission of bias, while highlighting concerns about booth-level officer deaths amid rushed verification processes. The Trinamool leader's comments come as BJP focuses on a new strategy targeting her party's grassroots support following recent victories in Delhi and Bihar.
Fadnavis Schools Prashant Kishor: Why Numbers Trump Ideology in Indian Politics
Nov 24, 2025 04:14 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis delivered a pointed political lesson following Prashant Kishor's failed Bihar election bid, emphasizing that numerical strength ultimately trumps ideological purity in politics. While Kishor's Jan Suraaj won zero seats despite contesting in 238 constituencies, Fadnavis highlighted how successful coalitions like Maharashtra's Mahayuti can govern effectively despite ideological differences through pragmatic alliance-building and common minimum programs.
Nitish Kumar's 10th Term as Bihar CM: Portfolio Allocations Reveal Shifting Power Dynamics with BJP
Nov 21, 2025 10:46 pm CST
In Bihar's political landscape, Nitish Kumar begins his unprecedented 10th term as Chief Minister following JDU's impressive electoral comeback. However, significant changes mark this administration, notably his surrender of the Home Ministry portfolio to BJP's Samrat Choudhary after nearly two decades of control, signaling evolving power dynamics within the ruling alliance and possible succession planning.
Prashant Kishor Claims Rs 10,000 Payments to Women Voters Determined Bihar Election Outcome
Nov 19, 2025 05:05 pm CST
Former election strategist Prashant Kishor alleges that the BJP-JDU alliance secured their landslide victory in Bihar by distributing Rs 10,000 to 1.21 crore women voters just before the election. In his first post-election interview with NDTV, Kishor claims this cash distribution under the guise of a government scheme was timed specifically to influence voting patterns, resulting in his newly formed Jan Suraaj party failing to secure any seats despite reshaping political discourse in the state.
Prashant Kishor Rules Out Return to Political Strategy After Jan Suraaj's Bihar Election Defeat
Nov 19, 2025 05:02 pm CST
Former political strategist Prashant Kishor has confirmed he won't return to advising politicians following his party Jan Suraaj's complete defeat in Bihar elections. Despite orchestrating past victories for major parties including BJP and Trinamool Congress, Kishor remains focused solely on Bihar politics, refusing to advise Tamil actor-politician Vijay in upcoming Tamil Nadu elections while pledging to continue his political journey despite initial setbacks.
Rohini Acharya Confronts Journalist Over Comments About Married Daughters Following RJD Family Drama
Nov 18, 2025 07:51 pm CST
Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter Rohini Acharya publicly challenged a journalist who suggested married daughters shouldn't spend time at their parents' homes. The confrontation highlights ongoing tensions within the RJD family following Bihar election losses, with Acharya also referencing criticism of her kidney donation to her father and allegations against her brother Tejashwi Yadav.
Tejashwi Yadav Declines Opposition Leadership After RJD's Bihar Defeat, Relents Under Lalu's Insistence
Nov 18, 2025 06:53 pm CST
Following the Rashtriya Janata Dal's poor performance in the Bihar elections, Tejashwi Yadav attempted to step down as Leader of Opposition, taking responsibility for the party's defeat. His father Lalu Prasad Yadav, however, insisted he retain the leadership role. Meanwhile, family tensions have emerged with Tejashwi defending his aide Sanjay Yadav against accusations from his sister Rohini Acharya, highlighting deepening divisions within the influential political family.
BJP's Strategic Blueprint for West Bengal Elections: Targeting Mamata's Trinamool Congress with Multi-Pronged Approach
Nov 18, 2025 02:34 am CST
Following their Bihar victory, BJP is implementing a comprehensive strategy to challenge Mamata Banerjee's dominance in West Bengal ahead of the 2026 elections. The party is strengthening its organizational structure across 70,000 booths, deploying senior leadership, and focusing on key issues including women's safety, employment, and alleged corruption while targeting 160 assembly seats.
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Reshuffle Imminent Following BJP's Bihar Victory: Performance Reports Ready
Nov 17, 2025 04:47 pm CST
Following the BJP-led NDA's victory in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh is preparing for a significant cabinet reshuffle under Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav. Performance reports of all state ministers, evaluated on four comprehensive parameters, have been submitted to BJP's central leadership. With four vacant ministerial berths and the government approaching its two-year milestone, the reshuffle aims to introduce new faces while maintaining caste balance ahead of the 2028 assembly elections.