Bihar Assembly election
Bhojpuri Actor Pawan Singh's Wife Jyoti Singh Files Independent Nomination for Bihar Assembly Election
Oct 20, 2025 06:06 pm CST
Jyoti Singh, wife of Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh, has filed her nomination as an Independent candidate for the Karakat Assembly constituency in Bihar, days after her husband announced he would not contest but remain loyal to BJP. Her candidacy follows marital disputes and comes after a meeting with election strategist Prashant Kishor, while enjoying significant local support from her previous campaign efforts.
Amit Shah Challenges Tejashwi Yadav's Government Job Guarantee and Criticizes Rahul Gandhi's Yatra in Bihar
Oct 17, 2025 08:37 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah questions the financial feasibility of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's promise to provide government jobs to every family in Bihar during his pre-election visit. Shah also criticized Rahul Gandhi's Voter Adhikar Yatra while emphasizing BJP's stance against illegal immigrants ahead of the November assembly elections.
Vikasheel Insaan Party Secures 15 Seats in Bihar Election Alliance: Mahagathbandhan Coalition Finalized
Oct 17, 2025 03:00 am CST
Mukesh Sahani's Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP) has agreed to contest 15 seats in the Bihar assembly election, resolving coalition uncertainty within the Mahagathbandhan alliance. The deal includes promises of one Rajya Sabha and two MLC seats, strengthening opposition unity ahead of the November two-phase voting. With this arrangement finalized, the alliance now prepares to face BJP and Prashant Kishor's new Jan Suraaj Party.
JDU Releases First List of 57 Candidates for Bihar Election Amid Seat-Sharing Tensions with Chirag Paswan
Oct 15, 2025 04:51 pm CST
The JDU has released its first list of 57 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, including five ministers from the current government. Tensions have emerged with ally Chirag Paswan's party over five contested seats that JDU has claimed. The BJP-JDU alliance will contest 101 seats each in the 243-member assembly, with elections scheduled for November 6 and 11.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Fields Chanchal Singh for Raghopur Seat, Ends Speculation of Direct Contest with Tejashwi Yadav
Oct 15, 2025 12:26 am CST
Jan Suraaj has announced Chanchal Singh as their candidate for Raghopur constituency, ending speculation about Prashant Kishor personally contesting against Tejashwi Yadav in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. The political strategist had earlier hinted at possibly contesting from either Raghopur or Kargahar, but his party has now finalized candidates for both seats ahead of the November polls.
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.
Election Commission Mandates Pre-Approval for Political Ads and Social Media Disclosures
Oct 14, 2025 01:16 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has issued new guidelines requiring all political parties and candidates to obtain pre-certification for advertisements on electronic and social media platforms before publication, while also mandating disclosure of official social media accounts during nomination filing and comprehensive reporting of digital campaign expenses within 75 days after elections.
Family Feud Escalates: Pashupati Paras Vows to 'Crush' Nephew Chirag Paswan in Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 09, 2025 03:19 pm CST
The political rivalry between uncle Pashupati Paras and nephew Chirag Paswan intensifies ahead of Bihar Assembly elections, with Paras' RLJP pledging to field candidates against all of Paswan's LJP nominees. This family feud, rooted in the power struggle following Ram Vilas Paswan's death, complicates alliance politics as the BJP-JDU coalition faces off against the opposition Mahagathbandhan in the November polls.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party Fields Backward Castes and Former Bureaucrats in Bihar Election Strategy
Oct 08, 2025 10:39 pm CST
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party prepares to contest all constituencies in Bihar's upcoming assembly election with a strategic focus on backward caste candidates and former bureaucrats. The party's first candidate list will be released on October 9, featuring professionals from various fields committed to Kishor's vision of a corruption-free, developed Bihar. Key candidates include renowned mathematician KC Sinha, senior advocate YB Giri, and several former government officials with untarnished reputations.
Bihar's Final Voter List Released Today: Supreme Court to Review Amid Opposition Concerns
Sep 30, 2025 09:14 am CST
Bihar's Special Intensive Voter Roll Revision concludes today with the publication of new electoral lists amid significant controversy. Opposition parties have challenged the process in the Supreme Court, alleging potential mass disenfranchisement of minority voters. The court will review the matter on October 7, while the Bihar Assembly election schedule is expected to be announced following the Election Commission's visit to Patna.