Bihar elections
VVPAT Slips Dumped in Bihar: Election Official Suspended for Electoral Negligence
Nov 08, 2025 10:46 pm CST
An assistant returning officer in Bihar's Samastipur district was suspended after VVPAT slips from mock polls were found dumped along a roadside. While the Election Commission confirms the actual polling process remains uncompromised, legal action has been initiated against the official for negligence in handling electoral materials during the ongoing assembly elections.
Women-Centric Welfare Schemes: The New Game-Changer in Bihar's Electoral Mathematics
Nov 08, 2025 07:18 pm CST
An analysis of how women-focused welfare programs could potentially shift Bihar's electoral dynamics by delivering a 6-9% vote share boost, counterbalancing Prashant Kishor's influence and determining whether NDA can maintain power against the Mahagathbandhan alliance in upcoming elections.
Chirag Paswan Predicts Record Victory for United NDA in Bihar Assembly Elections
Nov 08, 2025 06:59 pm CST
Union Minister Chirag Paswan discusses the strategic advantage of a united NDA in Bihar's assembly elections, contrasting it with the divided opposition. He predicts record-breaking results while explaining his previous criticism of the state's law and order situation as responsible alliance behavior rather than disloyalty.
Migrant Workers and Youth Emerge as Key Voting Bloc in Bihar Elections, Says Prashant Kishor
Nov 08, 2025 06:59 pm CST
Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj Party, identifies migrant workers and youth as decisive factors in Bihar's assembly elections, claiming they are driving change by moving away from traditional voting patterns. Kishor dismisses 'vote theft' allegations while asserting his party offers a viable alternative to both NDA and fears of 'jungle raj' under RJD leadership.
Exclusive Interview: Chirag Paswan Reveals Why He Couldn't Contest Bihar Elections and His Strategic 2030 Political Plan
Nov 08, 2025 06:55 pm CST
Union Minister Chirag Paswan discusses his unfulfilled desire to contest Bihar elections, his 'Bihar First, Bihari First' vision, and his strategic political roadmap for 2030. In this exclusive interview, the LJP chief shares insights on Bihar's political landscape, the NDA alliance dynamics, and his assessment of opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav's approach.
Patna Administration Clarifies Ink Mark Confusion on LJP MP Shambhavi Chaudhary's Fingers During Bihar Elections
Nov 08, 2025 04:13 pm CST
The Patna District Administration has issued a formal clarification regarding viral social media content showing LJP (Ram Vilas) MP Shambhavi Chaudhary with ink marks on both fingers after voting. Officials explained this was due to a polling staff error, where ink was initially applied to her right hand before being correctly applied to her left hand after intervention. This statement comes in response to opposition allegations of potential voter fraud during the first phase of Bihar assembly elections, which saw a 65.08% turnout.
Asaduddin Owaisi Postpones Decision on Bihar Opposition Alliance Until Election Results
Nov 08, 2025 03:40 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has stated he will decide on potentially joining Bihar's Opposition grand alliance only after the November 14 election results, refuting allegations of being BJP's "B-team" while focusing on maximizing his party's electoral performance in the state where voter turnout has reached historic levels in the first phase of polling.
PM Modi Slams RJD's 'Jungle Raj' in Bihar: "They Want Children to Become Extortionists, Not Doctors"
Nov 08, 2025 03:37 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches scathing attack on RJD at Bihar rally, accusing the party of promoting 'jungle raj' and endangering children's future. He contrasts RJD's alleged promotion of violence with NDA's vision of development, citing startups over 'hands up' politics after record Phase 1 voter turnout.
Prashant Kishor Challenges PM Modi's RJD Fear Tactics: Jan Suraaj Offers New Alternative in Bihar Elections
Nov 08, 2025 02:01 pm CST
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor criticizes PM Modi for using fear of Lalu Yadav's "jungle raj" to win votes in Bihar elections. As the state records historic 64.66% turnout in first phase voting, Kishor presents his party as a fresh alternative beyond the traditional NDA and RJD options, with second phase polling scheduled for November 11.
Owaisi Challenges BJP's Infiltrator Allegations in Bihar: Accuses NDA of Muslim Defamation Ahead of 2025 Elections
Nov 08, 2025 02:00 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi refutes BJP's infiltrator allegations in Bihar, accusing the NDA government of defaming Muslims to cover their developmental failures in Seemanchal region. In an exclusive NDTV interview, he questions why infiltration would occur without economic incentives and highlights how the ruling coalition should be accountable for border security if infiltration exists.