Bihar polls
Congress Distributes Tickets for Bihar Assembly Elections Amid Alliance Negotiations and Internal Protests
Oct 16, 2025 02:48 am CST
Congress has begun distributing tickets for Bihar's assembly elections while navigating internal protests and finalizing seat-sharing arrangements with RJD and other alliance partners. State Congress president Rajesh Kumar and other sitting MLAs received nominations as the party reportedly agreed to contest 61 seats in the upcoming polls, with nomination deadlines approaching for both election phases.
BJP Announces 71 Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections 2023: Deputy CMs Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha to Contest
Oct 14, 2025 07:31 pm CST
The BJP has released its first list of 71 candidates for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, featuring Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha. The NDA alliance has finalized its seat-sharing arrangement with BJP and JDU contesting 101 seats each. The two-phase election will be held on November 6 and 11, with results announced on November 14.
Sushant Singh Rajput's Cousin Divya Gautam Announced as CPI(ML) Liberation Candidate for Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 14, 2025 01:23 pm CST
Divya Gautam, cousin of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has been nominated by CPI(ML) Liberation to contest from Digha constituency in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. The theatre artist and former AISA leader will file her nomination on Wednesday as part of the opposition's Mahagathbandhan alliance, which includes RJD and Congress. The two-phase elections are scheduled for November 6 and 11.
Jyoti Singh: Bhojpuri Actor Pawan Singh's Wife to Contest Bihar Assembly Elections Amid Marital Tensions
Oct 13, 2025 01:05 am CST
Jyoti Singh, wife of Bhojpuri actor and BJP leader Pawan Singh, will contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections as announced by her father Rambabu Singh. While her constituency and party affiliation remain undecided, speculation grows following her meeting with Jan Suraj Party leader Prashant Kishor. This political move comes amid reported marital tensions between the couple, adding a personal dimension to her electoral debut.
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.
BJP to Announce Bihar Election Candidates as Nitish Kumar Delegates Negotiation Leadership
Oct 09, 2025 10:12 pm CST
BJP's central election committee will meet on Sunday to finalize candidates for the upcoming Bihar elections, with the first NDA candidate list expected on Monday. Nitish Kumar has authorized BJP to lead alliance negotiations amid a challenging electoral landscape featuring opposition from Congress-RJD alliance and Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj movement.
Prashant Kishor Rejects Alliance With Chirag Paswan's LJP For Bihar Elections: "Our Alliance Is With The People"
Oct 08, 2025 10:57 am CST
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor has firmly ruled out any electoral alliance between his Jan Suraaj Party and Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party for the upcoming Bihar elections, stating his party will contest independently. Meanwhile, Paswan continues negotiations with BJP-led NDA allies over seat-sharing demands, seeking 40 assembly seats while being offered only 25.