Bihar elections
AAP Accuses BJP Leaders of Double Voting in Delhi and Bihar Elections: Allegations and Denials
Nov 07, 2025 01:45 am CST
Aam Aadmi Party has alleged that BJP leaders including Rajya Sabha MP Rakesh Sinha voted in both Delhi and Bihar elections, claiming electoral fraud despite the Election Commission's efforts to eliminate duplicate voters. BJP leaders have firmly denied these accusations, stating they followed proper procedures to transfer their voter registration from Delhi to Bihar.
Amit Shah Condemns Rahul Gandhi's Army Caste Inquiry During Bihar Election Campaign
Nov 06, 2025 08:20 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Rahul Gandhi for questioning the caste composition of Indian Army personnel during election rallies in Bihar. Shah emphasized that military service transcends caste divisions while campaigning for NDA across Madhubani, West Champaran, and Motihari districts. He promised infrastructure development and warned against "infiltrators" if opposition parties gain power in the state elections.
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.
PM Modi Accuses RJD-Congress of Supporting Infiltrators and Disrespecting Traditions in Bihar Rally
Nov 06, 2025 07:13 pm CST
During rallies in Bhagalpur and Araria, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the RJD-Congress alliance for allegedly supporting infiltrators while disrespecting religious traditions. He contrasted Bihar's development under NDA leadership with the previous "jungle raj" period, highlighting infrastructure improvements and educational institutions established under Nitish Kumar. Modi claimed opposition parties engage in vote bank politics that threatens Bihar's progress and alleged internal conflicts within the INDI Alliance would emerge after elections.
Protesters Block Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha's Convoy During First Phase of Assembly Elections
Nov 06, 2025 06:21 pm CST
During the first phase of Bihar's Assembly elections, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha's convoy was blocked by protesters in his Lakhisarai constituency. While Sinha alleged RJD-backed booth capturing, police maintained voting was proceeding peacefully. The Election Commission has taken notice and promised strict action against troublemakers as the BJP leader faces challenges from Congress's Amaresh Kumar and Jan Suraaj Party's Suraj Kumar.
Family Divided: Rabri Devi Supports Both Sons in Bihar Election While Lalu Yadav Backs Only Tejashwi
Nov 06, 2025 05:32 pm CST
In Bihar's ongoing elections, Rabri Devi has publicly wished both her sons well despite their political rivalry, with Tejashwi Yadav leading the Mahagathbandhan alliance as chief ministerial candidate while his expelled elder brother Tej Pratap contests independently with his newly formed Janshakti Janata Dal party. This family drama unfolds against the backdrop of patriarch Lalu Yadav having disowned Tej Pratap while firmly backing Tejashwi as Bihar's next potential leader.
The Art of Political Alliances in India: How Vote Accelerators Shape Electoral Success
Nov 06, 2025 04:58 pm CST
This analysis examines the complex dynamics of political alliance formation in India, revealing how strategic seat-sharing arrangements determine electoral outcomes. Through case studies from Tamil Nadu, Bihar, and Maharashtra, the article demonstrates how parties like AIADMK and BJP have mastered the role of "vote accelerator" to maximize success rates, while highlighting the contrasting approaches of regional parties toward national players like Congress. Essential reading for understanding the mathematics and psychology behind India's coalition politics.
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Key Leaders Cast Votes as First Phase Polling Records 27.65% Turnout by Mid-Morning
Nov 06, 2025 02:04 pm CST
The first phase of Bihar's assembly elections has begun with 121 seats voting today, recording a 27.65% turnout by 11 am. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Lalu Yadav, and other prominent leaders have already cast their votes. The NDA seeks another term against the Grand Alliance led by Tejashwi Yadav, whose jobs promise has become central to the campaign. Prashant Kishor's new Jan Suraaj Party adds complexity to the electoral equation in a contest focusing on unemployment, corruption, and public services.
Lalu Yadav Calls for Change in Bihar After 20 Years of JDU Rule - "Time to Flip the Political Roti"
Nov 06, 2025 01:49 pm CST
Veteran RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav has called for political change in Bihar after two decades of JDU rule, comparing politics to a roti that needs flipping to avoid getting burnt. After casting his vote in the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections, he advocated for a government led by his son Tejashwi Yadav to create a "new Bihar" as the state chooses between the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances.
The Legacy of Lalu Yadav: From Charwaha Schools to Bihar's Political Landscape in 2025 Elections
Nov 06, 2025 10:24 am CST
Explore Lalu Prasad Yadav's five-decade political journey from rural Bihar to national prominence, including his innovative Charwaha Schools for cattle-herding children and his enduring influence on Bihar politics as the state approaches its 2025 elections. Despite legal challenges from the fodder scam, Lalu's socio-political legacy continues through his son Tejashwi, who now leads the RJD in alliance against Nitish Kumar's NDA coalition.