Bihar Assembly election
Bihar Assembly Election 2023: The Battle of Razor-Thin Margins in Key Constituencies
Nov 06, 2025 09:49 am CST
As 121 assembly seats in Bihar head to polls today, all eyes are on constituencies that were decided by incredibly slim margins in 2020. The closest contest was in Hilsa where JD(U) won by just 12 votes, while several other seats like Barbigha, Matihani, Bachhwara, Kurhani, and Bakhri were decided by fewer than 1,000 votes. These constituencies represent critical battlegrounds where both the ruling and opposition alliances are focusing their resources and scrutiny.
Legacy of Terror: How Mohammad Shahabuddin's Son Osama Shapes Bihar's Raghunathpur Election
Nov 05, 2025 08:05 pm CST
In Bihar's Raghunathpur constituency, Osama Shahab, son of notorious don Mohammad Shahabuddin, carries his father's powerful legacy into the Assembly elections. Despite his London education and law degree, Shahab's candidacy has reignited debates about criminalization in politics, with the ruling NDA warning voters about returning to "Jungle Raj" while demographic advantages may favor the RJD candidate in this closely watched electoral battle.
Akhilesh Yadav's Sharp Response to Yogi Adityanath's 'Three Monkeys' Jibe in Bihar Election Campaign
Nov 05, 2025 01:23 pm CST
Amid Bihar's heated election campaign, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav delivered a scathing comeback to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's 'Appu, Pappu and Tappu' jibe against opposition leaders. This exchange highlights intensifying political rhetoric as the NDA alliance and Mahagathbandhan coalition compete in the upcoming two-phase Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for early November.
Amit Shah Confirms Nitish Kumar's Leadership in Bihar Election: NDA's Strategic Alliance Explained
Nov 01, 2025 11:44 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has confirmed that the NDA is contesting the Bihar assembly election under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership, addressing speculation about the alliance's hierarchy. Shah explained the constitutional process for selecting the chief minister post-election while comparing the five-party NDA coalition to the five Pandavas, highlighting their unified approach against the opposition Mahagathbandhan ahead of the November polls.
Why Kanhaiya Kumar Is Not Contesting the Bihar Assembly Election: Team Effort Over Individual Ambition
Nov 01, 2025 06:06 pm CST
Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar explains his absence from the Bihar assembly election candidate list despite his commitment to change in the state. Speaking at NDTV's Bihar Power Play, Kumar discusses party loyalty, strategic alliances between national and regional parties, and his view on the BJP-JDU relationship ahead of the November elections.
Bihar Assembly Election 2023: Key Factors Shaping The Political Landscape
Oct 31, 2025 09:56 pm CST
The upcoming Bihar Assembly Election represents a crucial turning point where unemployment, outmigration, caste dynamics, religious demographics, and gender politics converge to shape voter decisions. With over 50% of Bihar's population under 40 years old, Tejashwi Yadav's promise of government jobs competes with Nitish Kumar's prohibition policy that appeals to women voters. This comprehensive analysis examines how these factors will determine which political vision resonates most with Bihar's electorate seeking hope and opportunity.
Bihar Election 2024: How Caste Calculations Drive NDA and Mahagathbandhan Ticket Distribution
Oct 29, 2025 07:26 pm CST
Analysis of Bihar's upcoming assembly elections reveals both the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances have prioritized core vote banks over inclusive representation, with BJP focusing on upper castes and non-Yadav OBCs while RJD reinforces its Muslim-Yadav base, showcasing how electoral pragmatism supersedes their public slogans about proportional representation.
PM Modi Backs Nitish Kumar as NDA's Face for Bihar Assembly Elections 2025
Oct 24, 2025 04:39 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches NDA's Bihar election campaign, declaring that the alliance under Nitish Kumar will achieve a record-breaking victory. While endorsing the "sushasan babu," Modi's statement comes amid opposition challenges over the BJP-JDU's reluctance to officially name a chief ministerial candidate, contrasting with Mahagathbandhan's clear nomination of Tejashwi Yadav for the position.
Tejashwi Yadav Named Chief Ministerial Face of Opposition's Mahagathbandhan for Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 23, 2025 04:19 pm CST
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav has been officially announced as the Chief Ministerial candidate of the Opposition's Mahagathbandhan alliance for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Congress veteran Ashok Gehlot made the announcement at a joint press conference in Patna after weeks of negotiations over seat-sharing among alliance partners. The Mahagathbandhan has also named VIP chief Mukesh Sahani as their Deputy CM candidate, while questioning why the NDA has not declared Nitish Kumar as their CM face.
Controversy Erupts as Tejashwi Yadav Questions Nitish Kumar's Health After Viral Garland Incident at Bihar NDA Meeting
Oct 21, 2025 07:27 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has raised fresh concerns about Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's health following a viral video showing an awkward garlanding incident at an NDA public meeting. The 74-year-old JDU chief's behavior has sparked debate about his fitness to govern, with Yadav suggesting that Kumar "no longer has the ability to run his government" just two weeks before Bihar's Assembly election.