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Year-Ender 2025: Rising Stars and New Faces in Indian Politics
Dec 06, 2025 04:40 pm CST
The year 2025 witnessed a significant transformation in India's political landscape as several prominent personalities from entertainment, law enforcement, and local governance made their electoral debuts. From folk singer Maithili Thakur's historic win as the youngest MLA in Bihar to Saurabh Thapliyal's record-breaking mayoral victory in Dehradun, these newcomers represented diverse backgrounds and political affiliations, reshaping regional political dynamics across multiple state elections throughout the year.
12 BJP Candidates Face Defeat Despite NDA Wave in Bihar Assembly Elections: Congress Secures 6 Seats
Nov 15, 2025 10:41 am CST
In the recent Bihar assembly elections, while the BJP achieved impressive results with most of its 101 candidates winning by substantial margins, 12 nominees failed to secure victories - some by incredibly narrow margins of just 30 to 178 votes. Meanwhile, only six Congress candidates out of 61 managed to withstand the dominant NDA wave, highlighting the contrasting fortunes of both parties in this significant state election.
Bhojpuri Stars at the Ballot Box: Entertainment Icons Face Mixed Fortunes in Bihar Elections
Nov 14, 2025 05:51 pm CST
The Bihar elections witnessed a fascinating intersection of entertainment and politics as several Bhojpuri celebrities contested polls. While spiritual singer Maithili Thakur headed toward victory on a BJP ticket, established stars like Khesari Lal Yadav and Ritesh Pandey struggled against seasoned politicians. This examination of entertainment personalities in Bihar's political landscape reveals how fame translates differently in electoral politics, with some rising stars and others facing setbacks against the backdrop of NDA's landslide victory.
Boat Access to Polls: Bihar Residents Navigate Water Barriers to Vote in Assembly Elections
Nov 06, 2025 07:33 pm CST
In Bihar's Danapur Diara, residents face unique challenges during the first phase of assembly elections as they must use boats to reach polling stations due to the absence of a bridge. The riverine area recorded varying voter turnout rates across constituencies despite transportation difficulties, highlighting the determination of locals to participate in the democratic process while advocating for essential infrastructure development.
LJP(R) Announces First 14 Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections: NDA Seat-Sharing Finalized
Oct 15, 2025 11:19 pm CST
Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has announced its first list of 14 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, part of the NDA's seat-sharing arrangement where LJP(R) will contest 29 seats. Meanwhile, BJP has named 83 candidates while JD(U) has released a list of 57 nominees. The two-phase polling will take place on November 6 and 11, with results on November 14.