Bihar elections
JMM Exits Opposition Alliance to Contest Bihar Elections Independently
Oct 18, 2025 10:52 pm CST
Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has announced its decision to contest Bihar assembly elections independently, further fragmenting the Opposition Grand Alliance. The party will field candidates in six constituencies during the November elections, citing a decade-long struggle by party workers in Bihar as motivation for the move.
Bihar Elections 2023: How INDIA Bloc's Internal Conflicts Benefit the NDA's Electoral Prospects
Oct 18, 2025 08:55 pm CST
The INDIA bloc's promising united opposition front has devolved into political chaos during Bihar assembly elections, with approximately 10 "friendly contests" between Mahagathbandhan candidates undermining their collective strength. Despite early momentum from rallies led by Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav, delayed candidate announcements, conflicting ambitions, and strategic confusion have transformed initial optimism into disarray, creating a significant electoral advantage for the ruling NDA coalition.
Bihar Voters Entitled to Paid Leave on Election Days: EC Warns Employers of Penalties for Non-Compliance
Oct 18, 2025 05:53 pm CST
The Election Commission has announced that all eligible voters in Bihar's upcoming two-phase elections must be granted paid holidays by employers on polling days, with fines for non-compliance. This provision also applies to eight assembly constituencies holding by-elections on November 11, including daily wage and casual workers who are registered voters in constituencies where elections are being held.
Chirag Paswan Praises BJP and JDU's Generosity in Bihar Election Seat-Sharing Deal
Oct 18, 2025 05:48 pm CST
Union Minister Chirag Paswan thanked Bihar's JDU and BJP for accommodating smaller NDA partners in the seat-sharing arrangement for upcoming assembly elections. His LJP (Ram Vilas) secured 29 seats despite having no current MLAs. Paswan criticized the opposition INDIA bloc for internal conflicts while predicting an NDA victory under PM Modi's leadership in the November polls.
Bihar's Silent Kingmakers: How Scheduled Caste Voters Will Determine the Next Government
Oct 18, 2025 01:56 pm CST
An in-depth analysis of Bihar's political landscape reveals Scheduled Caste voters, comprising 20% of the state's population, will be the decisive factor in the upcoming elections. The article examines voting patterns, community dynamics, and socioeconomic factors that make SC voters crucial in both reserved and non-reserved constituencies, potentially determining whether the National Democratic Alliance or Mahagathbandhan will form Bihar's next government.
Folk Singer Maithili Thakur Files Nomination as BJP Candidate for Alinagar in Bihar Assembly Elections 2025
Oct 18, 2025 11:56 am CST
Folk singer Maithili Thakur has officially filed her nomination papers as BJP candidate from Alinagar Assembly constituency in Darbhanga for the upcoming Bihar elections. After submitting her nomination, she participated in a blessing ceremony attended by Union Minister Nityanand Rai and pledged dedicated service to the constituency's development. The two-phase Bihar Assembly elections are scheduled for November 6 and 11, with results on November 14.
Congress Nominates Mohammad Naushad for Jale Amid Controversy Over PM Modi Comments
Oct 17, 2025 12:39 pm CST
Congress has selected Mohammad Naushad as its candidate for Bihar's Jale constituency in the 2025 assembly elections, despite recent controversy surrounding abusive remarks about PM Modi's late mother at his rally. The nomination comes amid ongoing tension between Congress and RJD over seat allocation, with BJP's two-time winner Jivesh Mishra seeking re-election as the incumbent candidate.
Election Commission Implements 1994 Policy for Dignified Verification of Burqa-Clad Voters in Bihar Elections
Oct 17, 2025 02:18 am CST
The Election Commission defends its directive for verifying burqa-clad voters in Bihar, citing a 1994 policy established during T N Seshan's tenure. Special arrangements with female polling officers will ensure dignified verification while maintaining privacy. Despite opposition from parties like Samajwadi Party, the EC will deploy 90,712 Anganwadi workers to assist with voter identification during the two-phase elections scheduled for November 6 and 11.
From Crime to Politics: The Remarkable Journey of Bihar's PhD-Holding Bahubali Sunil Pandey and His Political Heir
Oct 16, 2025 06:31 pm CST
Explore the complex life of Sunil Pandey, Bihar's notorious strongman who holds a PhD and won four elections despite a controversial criminal background. Now retired from politics, his son Vishal Prashant continues the family's political legacy as a BJP candidate from Tarari, highlighting the enduring connection between crime and politics in Bihar's political landscape.
Women Voters: The Decisive Force Behind NDA's Electoral Success in Bihar
Oct 16, 2025 03:10 pm CST
Analysis reveals how women voters have become the cornerstone of NDA's electoral strategy in Bihar, with data showing the alliance wins 60.5% of seats in female-majority constituencies. As the 2025 elections approach, both BJP and JD(U) are strengthening their appeal to women through welfare schemes, reservations, and economic incentives, creating a new political identity that transcends traditional caste boundaries.