Bihar elections
BJP and RJD Both Request Single or Two-Phase Bihar Assembly Elections with Different Voter Verification Concerns
Oct 04, 2025 11:11 pm CST
The Election Commission met with political parties in Bihar to discuss upcoming assembly elections. While both BJP and RJD agreed on conducting polls in one or two phases, the BJP's request for special verification of burqa-clad women sparked controversy. Parties also raised concerns about voter intimidation in villages and requested various measures to ensure fair elections.
Election Commission to Review Bihar Poll Preparations: CEC and Commissioners Set for Two-Day Patna Visit
Oct 03, 2025 09:19 pm CST
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners will visit Patna on October 4-5 to review Bihar's election preparedness ahead of upcoming assembly polls. With nearly 7.42 crore registered voters and 425 observers being deployed, the EC aims to ensure fair elections while addressing concerns about the recently completed voter list revision.
Bihar Voter List Revision: Magadh Region Gains Voters While Seemanchal Faces Highest Deletions
Oct 01, 2025 06:20 pm CST
The Election Commission has published Bihar's final voter list following a controversial Special Intensive Revision process. The Magadh region recorded the highest voter addition rate at 2.6%, while the minority-dominated Seemanchal region saw the highest deletion rate at 7.7%. The final list contains 7.42 crore eligible voters, sparking political debates between BJP and Congress over the revision's transparency and impact on upcoming elections.
BJP Refutes Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Chori' Claims After Bihar's Final Voter List Publication
Oct 01, 2025 06:11 pm CST
The BJP has launched a strong counterattack against Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party following the Election Commission's release of Bihar's final voter list. BJP's IT chief Amit Malviya pointed out that Congress filed no formal objections during the Special Intensive Revision process, despite Gandhi's allegations of voter manipulation. With 47 lakh voters removed from the electoral roll, Congress leaders continue to question the revision's transparency while the Election Commission maintains the process was legitimate.
Bhojpuri Superstar Pawan Singh's Strategic Importance in Bihar NDA Alliance Despite Past Rebellion
Sep 30, 2025 04:38 pm CST
This analysis explores why the NDA is pursuing Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh despite his history of rebellion against the BJP. The article examines how Singh's potential alliance with Upendra Kushwaha's party could reshape caste equations in Bihar's crucial Shahabad region, potentially strengthening the NDA against the RJD-led Grand Alliance in upcoming elections. Singh's massive fan following and influence over the Rajput vote bank make him a strategic asset worth pursuing despite past betrayals.
Prashant Kishor Reveals Transparent Funding Details of Jan Suraaj After BJP Allegations
Sep 29, 2025 06:13 pm CST
Political strategist Prashant Kishor responds to BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal's allegations by providing transparent details of Jan Suraaj's funding. Kishor revealed he earned Rs 241 crore as a consultant, paid taxes, and donated Rs 98 crore to his party through legitimate channels as he prepares for Jan Suraaj's electoral debut in Bihar.
Prashant Kishor Predicts Political Upheaval in Bihar Elections, Vows to Expose Corruption
Sep 28, 2025 07:55 pm CST
Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor makes bold predictions about Bihar's upcoming elections, claiming JD(U) will win fewer than 25 seats while announcing his party will contest all 243 constituencies independently. He directly challenges political opponents with corruption allegations and criticizes Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's administration, promising more revelations soon.
Bihar's Women Voters: The Decisive Force in Assembly Elections Between NDA's Cash Transfers and Opposition's Land Rights
Sep 27, 2025 11:52 pm CST
In Bihar's upcoming Assembly elections, women voters have become the central focus of competing political strategies. While the NDA alliance led by PM Modi and Nitish Kumar offers immediate financial empowerment through the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana with Rs 10,000 cash transfers to 75 lakh women, Priyanka Gandhi and the opposition Mahagathbandhan propose structural change through land ownership rights. This electoral battle highlights differing philosophies of women's empowerment in a traditionally patriarchal state, where female voters increasingly hold the key to political power.
Election Commission to Visit Bihar on October 4-5 for Poll Preparedness Review Ahead of November Assembly Elections
Sep 27, 2025 10:38 pm CST
The Election Commission led by CEC Gyanesh Kumar will visit Patna on October 4-5 to assess Bihar's election readiness before the anticipated November assembly polls. The Special Intensive Revision of voter lists will be completed by September 30, with officials affirming that all eligible citizens will be included while preventing unauthorized entries despite opposition concerns.
G Kishan Reddy Slams Rahul Gandhi as 'Traitor' While Highlighting BJP's Economic Achievements and Bihar Election Strategy
Sep 26, 2025 07:09 pm CST
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has sharply criticized Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi's political conduct in an exclusive interview, labeling his statements as treasonous while defending the Modi government's economic policies. The BJP leader also condemned opposition politicians for insulting Bihar residents before seeking their votes, announced plans for a National Coal Exchange to ensure price transparency, and addressed language politics between Hindi and regional languages.