caste politics
How Corruption Charges Against Lalu Yadav Family Could Reshape Bihar Election Dynamics
Oct 13, 2025 06:27 pm CST
The corruption case against RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son Tejashwi, and wife Rabri Devi related to the IRCTC hotel scam has emerged as a potential game-changer for Bihar's upcoming elections. This development may weaken the opposition Mahagathbandhan's position in seat-sharing negotiations while creating competing narratives of political persecution versus accountability that could influence voter sentiment across urban and rural constituencies.
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.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party Fields Professionals with Clean Images in Bihar Elections
Oct 10, 2025 02:02 am CST
Prashant Kishor has unveiled his Jan Suraaj Party's first list of 51 candidates for Bihar elections, featuring doctors, lawyers, and former officials with impeccable credentials. In an NDTV interview, he emphasized candidate selection based on public service record rather than caste considerations, though his list strategically includes 16% Muslim candidates and 17% from extremely backward communities, most being first-time contestants with professional backgrounds.
Nitish Kumar: Bihar's Enduring X-Factor in the 2024 Elections
Oct 09, 2025 04:44 pm CST
This analysis examines Nitish Kumar's continued significance in Bihar's political landscape despite his declining approval ratings. As elections approach, Kumar's unique coalition of EBCs, Kurmi-Koeris, and women voters remains crucial for the NDA alliance. While facing challenges from younger leaders and voter fatigue after nearly two decades in power, his welfare programs and political maneuvering still make him an indispensable factor that could determine Bihar's electoral outcome.
With PM's Banswara Visit, BJP Hopes To Recoup Base In South Rajasthan
Sep 25, 2025 12:59 am CST
The BJP is hoping to hit it big in the tribal hinterland of south Rajasthan on the Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh borders, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying the foundation stone of a nuclear power project in the region.
Lalu Yadav's Brainchild "Bhurabal" Back. How It Can Affect Bihar Polls
Sep 16, 2025 12:49 am CST
The old acronym "Bhurabal" - literally meaning "brown hair" - has once again surfaced in Bihar, taking centrestage in political discussions ahead of the state's assembly election.