Bihar elections
BJP Leader Rituraj Sinha Defends Bihar's Development Progress Under NDA at NDTV Conclave
Nov 01, 2025 05:14 pm CST
BJP leader Rituraj Sinha strongly defended the NDA government's development record in Bihar at NDTV's Power Play Conclave, highlighting visible infrastructure improvements and job creation while criticizing the RJD's past governance. Sinha emphasized that Bihar has created 50 lakh jobs since 2020 and plans to add one crore more, attributing the state's progress to PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar's "double-engine" government.
Nitish Kumar Appeals for Re-election: Transforming Bihar from "Insult to Respect" Through Inclusive Development
Nov 01, 2025 02:43 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has released a video message highlighting his administration's achievements since 2005, emphasizing inclusive development across all communities and requesting voter support for NDA candidates in the upcoming two-phase assembly elections scheduled for November 6 and 11. Kumar claims his leadership has transformed Bihar's reputation from "a matter of insult" to "a matter of respect."
Prashant Kishor Predicts Triangular Contest in Bihar Elections: Jan Suraaj to Challenge Traditional Alliances
Nov 01, 2025 02:39 pm CST
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has confidently predicted a triangular electoral contest in 160-170 seats for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Speaking at NDTV's Power Play conclave, the former political strategist asserted his newly formed party will emerge as a significant alternative to both the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances, claiming that one-third of Bihar's voters are seeking an alternative political option outside the traditional coalitions.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari Takes Musical Jabs at Tejashwi Yadav and Prashant Kishor Ahead of Bihar Elections 2025
Nov 01, 2025 02:35 pm CST
During NDTV's Bihar Power Play, Bhojpuri star and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari delivered musical criticisms of political opponents ahead of the 2025 Bihar assembly elections. He questioned RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's ability to govern Bihar when he "can't manage his own family" and accused Jan Suraaj's Prashant Kishor of being financially motivated rather than working for Bihar's development. Tiwari endorsed Nitish Kumar as the NDA's chief ministerial candidate.
Women's Representation in Bihar Elections Hits 15-Year Low Despite Voter Outreach Efforts
Nov 01, 2025 12:25 am CST
The 2025 Bihar elections feature only 258 women candidates versus 2,357 men, marking the lowest female representation in 15 years. While political parties aggressively court women voters through welfare schemes and promises, they continue citing "winnability" as the reason for limited tickets to female candidates. BJP's women candidates showed the highest success rate (69%) in the previous election, yet overall representation continues to decline despite parties' public commitments to gender equality in politics.
NDA's Comprehensive "Flood To Fortune" Plan Promises Transformation For Bihar If Re-elected
Oct 31, 2025 02:25 pm CST
The BJP-led NDA coalition has released its election manifesto for Bihar, promising to make the state flood-free within five years through innovative water management infrastructure. The comprehensive plan includes establishing a dedicated flood management board, implementing river-linking projects, and investing Rs 1 lakh crore in agricultural infrastructure, alongside welfare schemes for farmers, women's empowerment, and social security enhancements for Bihar's residents.
Amit Shah Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Chhath Puja Remarks While Campaigning for NDA in Bihar Elections
Oct 31, 2025 11:37 am CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp critique of Rahul Gandhi during multiple rallies in Bihar, accusing the Congress leader of disrespecting Chhath Puja due to his Italian heritage. Shah predicted the INDIA bloc's defeat in upcoming elections while highlighting the NDA government's development initiatives in Bihar under Nitish Kumar's leadership and contrasting it with the alleged "jungle raj" during the RJD regime.
BJP Files Election Commission Complaint Over Rahul Gandhi's "PM Will Dance" Remark
Oct 30, 2025 08:41 pm CST
The BJP has filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission against Rahul Gandhi for suggesting PM Modi would dance for votes, calling it disrespectful to India's highest constitutional office. Modi responded by highlighting Congress-RJD conflicts and criticized them for allegedly insulting Chhath Puja traditions in Bihar.
PM Modi Exposes Congress-RJD Rift and Condemns Chhath Puja Insult Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 30, 2025 03:33 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted growing tensions between Congress and RJD alliance partners while campaigning in Muzaffarpur for Bihar elections. He criticized opposition leaders for disrespecting Chhath Puja traditions, emphasized the contrast between NDA's development agenda and opposition's history of misgovernance, and revealed efforts to secure UNESCO heritage status for the Chhath festival.
Bihar Election 2024: How Caste Calculations Drive NDA and Mahagathbandhan Ticket Distribution
Oct 29, 2025 07:26 pm CST
Analysis of Bihar's upcoming assembly elections reveals both the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances have prioritized core vote banks over inclusive representation, with BJP focusing on upper castes and non-Yadav OBCs while RJD reinforces its Muslim-Yadav base, showcasing how electoral pragmatism supersedes their public slogans about proportional representation.
