Bihar elections
Tejashwi Yadav Responds to Court Charges: "Elections Coming, People Are Watching" as Bihar Political Battle Intensifies
Oct 13, 2025 04:40 pm CST
Amid corruption charges against the Yadav family, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav suggests the timing is politically motivated as Bihar elections approach. The Delhi court has framed charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi in the IRCTC hotels case, intensifying the political rivalry between RJD and BJP in Bihar.
Delhi Court Frames Corruption Charges Against Lalu Yadav Family Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 13, 2025 02:54 pm CST
A Delhi court has framed charges against RJD founder Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son Tejashwi Yadav, and wife Rabri Devi in the IRCTC hotels corruption case. The charges relate to alleged irregularities during Lalu's tenure as Railway Minister, with accusations of awarding maintenance contracts in exchange for prime land. This development comes at a critical time for the RJD family, just weeks before the Bihar Assembly elections.
Two RJD MLAs Resign Before Bihar Elections: Potential Move to Nitish Kumar's JD(U)
Oct 13, 2025 03:03 am CST
Vibha Devi and Prakash Veer, two RJD legislators, have resigned from the Bihar assembly amid strong indications they may join Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) ahead of upcoming elections. Their resignation follows their appearance at PM Modi's rally, signaling possible alignment with the NDA coalition as political realignments continue in Bihar.
NDA Bihar Seat Sharing Reveals Power Shift: BJP-JDU Parity and Chirag Paswan's Rising Influence
Oct 13, 2025 02:30 am CST
The NDA's seat-sharing formula for Bihar's 2025 Assembly elections signals a significant political realignment with BJP and JDU allocated equal seats while Chirag Paswan emerges as the coalition's preferred Dalit leader, indicating BJP's strategic shift away from total dependence on Nitish Kumar in state politics.
JMM Demands 12 Seats in Bihar Elections, Issues October 14 Ultimatum to INDIA Bloc
Oct 12, 2025 11:44 am CST
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has issued an ultimatum to the INDIA bloc, demanding allocation of at least 12 assembly seats for the upcoming Bihar elections by October 14. JMM spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya emphasized the party's commitment to the Mahagathbandhan alliance but warned they would make independent decisions if not given "respectable representation," highlighting their crucial campaign support in several Bihar constituencies.
Tejashwi Yadav Promises Immediate Teachers' Recruitment Process If Mahagathbandhan Wins Bihar Elections
Oct 12, 2025 02:02 am CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has pledged to immediately initiate the teachers' recruitment examination (TRE-4) if the Mahagathbandhan alliance wins power in Bihar. He criticized the current government for reducing promised teacher vacancies from 1.27 lakh to just 27,000, while highlighting his previous administration's successful recruitment of over 2 lakh teachers without paper leaks. Yadav also promised government jobs for one person from each jobless household in Bihar.
Prashant Kishor Challenges Tejashwi Yadav in Raghopur: Vows Amethi-Like Defeat in Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 11, 2025 11:46 pm CST
Former political strategist Prashant Kishor has launched his Jan Suraaj Party's campaign from Tejashwi Yadav's home constituency of Raghopur, vowing to defeat the RJD leader similar to Rahul Gandhi's Amethi loss. Kishor's direct challenge in Bihar's upcoming assembly elections highlights growing political competition as he criticizes caste-based voting while engaging with villagers about local development issues and basic amenities.
Meet the Persistent Gas Delivery Man Who Has Contested Elections in Bihar for 20 Years
Oct 11, 2025 11:41 pm CST
For two decades, Chhote Lal Mahato, a gas cylinder delivery man from Kishanganj, Bihar, has been persistently contesting elections despite never winning. As Bihar prepares for Assembly elections this November, Mahato is running as an independent candidate once again, fueled by public donations and his wife's small business efforts, demonstrating remarkable determination in his quest for public service.
RJD and Congress Clash Over 5 Key Bihar Constituencies Ahead of November Elections
Oct 11, 2025 11:29 pm CST
Tensions rise within the INDIA alliance as RJD and Congress struggle to reach consensus on five crucial Bihar constituencies: Baisi, Bahadurganj, Raniganj, Kahlgaon, and Saharsa. Both parties remain engaged in negotiations while simultaneously dealing with disagreements over their chief ministerial candidate ahead of the two-phase November elections.
AIMIM to Contest 100 Seats in Bihar Elections After INDIA Bloc Rejection: Owaisi Builds Third Alternative
Oct 11, 2025 05:23 pm CST
AIMIM plans to contest 100 seats in upcoming Bihar assembly elections, significantly expanding from their previous electoral presence. Party president Asaduddin Owaisi aims to establish a third political alternative in Bihar's traditionally bipolar political landscape after being rejected by the INDIA bloc. With elections scheduled for November, AIMIM targets regions with significant Muslim populations while facing accusations of dividing secular votes to benefit BJP.