Bihar elections
Congress Announces Tejashwi Yadav as Bihar CM Candidate, Challenges NDA to Reveal Their Choice
Oct 24, 2025 01:54 am CST
The Congress party has defended its timing in naming Tejashwi Yadav as the opposition alliance's Chief Ministerial candidate in Bihar, asserting there was no delay and challenging the NDA to announce their candidate. Pawan Khera emphasized that politics is about timing and questioned why the BJP-led alliance hasn't confirmed if Nitish Kumar remains their choice for the position.
Congress Accelerates Bihar Election Campaign with Rahul Gandhi Rally and Strategic Manifesto Plan
Oct 23, 2025 09:04 pm CST
Congress unveils a three-pronged election strategy for Bihar, featuring a joint Rahul Gandhi-Tejashwi Yadav rally, senior leadership involvement post-Chhath puja, and a manifesto launch on October 28. The Grand Alliance has officially named Tejashwi Yadav as CM candidate while challenging the NDA to confirm Nitish Kumar's position ahead of the November elections.
BJP Chief JP Nadda Calls Bihar Election a Battle Between NDA's Development and INDIA Bloc's Destruction
Oct 23, 2025 08:00 pm CST
BJP president JP Nadda frames Bihar's assembly elections as a contrast between NDA's development agenda and INDIA bloc's destructive policies. Addressing rallies in Aurangabad and Vaishali, Nadda highlighted infrastructure improvements under Modi-Nitish leadership while criticizing RJD's past governance record of "jungle raj" and questioning Congress's commitment to Bihar's development.
Tejashwi Yadav: Bihar's Political Gambit - Analyzing the Strategic Implications of Opposition's Chief Ministerial Choice
Oct 23, 2025 06:35 pm CST
In a strategic political move, Bihar's Mahagathbandhan alliance has named Tejashwi Yadav as their chief ministerial candidate for upcoming elections. This comprehensive analysis explores the potential benefits of this decision - including youth appeal, core vote consolidation, and anti-incumbency sentiment against Nitish Kumar - while examining significant risks of caste-based counter-mobilization and communal polarization. The article weighs electoral data against historical lessons from the 2020 election to assess whether this represents a political masterstroke or a calculated risk in Bihar's complex social landscape.
Tejashwi Yadav Named Chief Ministerial Face of Opposition's Mahagathbandhan for Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 23, 2025 04:19 pm CST
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav has been officially announced as the Chief Ministerial candidate of the Opposition's Mahagathbandhan alliance for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Congress veteran Ashok Gehlot made the announcement at a joint press conference in Patna after weeks of negotiations over seat-sharing among alliance partners. The Mahagathbandhan has also named VIP chief Mukesh Sahani as their Deputy CM candidate, while questioning why the NDA has not declared Nitish Kumar as their CM face.
Delhi Police Kill Four Most-Wanted Bihar Gangsters in Deadly Encounter Before State Elections
Oct 23, 2025 02:42 pm CST
Four notorious criminals from Bihar's Sigma Gang were killed in a police encounter in Delhi while allegedly planning criminal activities ahead of Bihar elections. Led by Ranjan Pathak, the gang was wanted for multiple murders, including that of a journalist, and had established an extensive extortion network across Bihar.
Tejashwi Yadav Dominates Mahagathbandhan Poster as Bihar Alliance Faces Internal Tensions
Oct 23, 2025 02:39 pm CST
Tensions emerge within Bihar's Mahagathbandhan alliance as posters for a joint press conference feature only RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, omitting Congress's Rahul Gandhi. While BJP mocks this apparent power imbalance, alliance leaders downplay conflicts ahead of crucial seat-sharing announcements for the Bihar Assembly elections.
Pappu Yadav Clarifies Stance on Rahul Gandhi's Role in Bihar's Grand Alliance
Oct 23, 2025 02:49 am CST
Independent MP Pappu Yadav has clarified his recent comments about Rahul Gandhi's leadership in Bihar's Grand Alliance, emphasizing that while Gandhi represents the opposition against Modi, he did not suggest him as Chief Ministerial candidate. Amid growing tensions within the Mahagathbandhan over seat-sharing and leadership roles, Yadav called on RJD to withdraw candidates competing against Congress to prevent "friendly fights" that have already emerged in 12 constituencies.
Bihar's Electoral Landscape: How Caste-Based Ticket Distribution Reveals NDA and Mahagathbandhan's Political Strategies
Oct 23, 2025 02:11 am CST
An analysis of Bihar's 2025 elections examining how the NDA and Mahagathbandhan coalitions distribute tickets across various caste groups, revealing significant disparities between demographic reality and political representation. The article explores how upper castes receive disproportionate representation in the NDA while the Mahagathbandhan offers more balanced representation to OBCs, EBCs, and minorities, reflecting deeper strategic and ideological differences between the competing political alliances.
Chirag Paswan Dismisses Tejashwi Yadav's Election Promises as "Dreams of Mungeri Lal" Amid Bihar Alliance Turmoil
Oct 23, 2025 12:32 am CST
LJPRV chief Chirag Paswan has criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's campaign promises as unrealistic, highlighting the internal conflicts plaguing the Grand Alliance in Bihar. Paswan pointed to seat-sharing disputes and leadership struggles between Yadav and Rahul Gandhi, contrasting it with the NDA's unified campaign under Nitish Kumar's leadership. The remarks come as Congress attempts to project unity with a scheduled joint press conference despite ongoing coalition tensions.
