Opposition Grand Alliance
Tejashwi Yadav Promises Rs 30,000 to Women Under 'Mai Bahin Maan Yojana' If Elected in Bihar
Nov 04, 2025 01:09 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has announced that if his party wins the upcoming Bihar elections, women will receive Rs 30,000 on Makar Sankranti (January 14) under the 'Mai Bahin Maan Yojana'. This move challenges the ruling NDA's existing women's welfare scheme and comes just before the two-phase polling on November 6 and 11, with additional promises for farmers and government employees.
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 Election 2024: Opposition Grand Alliance Struggles with Seat-Sharing Negotiations as Congress and RJD Seek Compromise
Oct 08, 2025 01:14 am CST
The Opposition Grand Alliance in Bihar faces challenging seat-sharing negotiations ahead of elections, with Congress seeking 10 additional seats beyond RJD's offer of 54. Meanwhile, CPI-ML demands 30 seats instead of 19, and smaller alliance partners like VIP seek increased representation. Sources indicate a final arrangement and confirmation of Tejashwi Yadav as Chief Ministerial candidate is expected within days.