Tejashwi Yadav
Lalu Yadav's New Residence Marks Generational Shift in RJD and Bihar Politics
Nov 30, 2025 03:10 pm CST
RJD chief Lalu Yadav has moved to a tightly regulated new home that symbolizes a significant political transition in Bihar. Once known for his open-door politics at residences that functioned as bustling political courts, his current home enforces strict visitor protocols prioritizing his health. This change reflects the broader shift as his son Tejashwi Yadav increasingly takes charge of party operations, signaling the end of an era in Bihar's mass politics.
Tejashwi Yadav Unanimously Elected to Lead Bihar's Grand Alliance Amid Election Controversy
Nov 29, 2025 09:24 pm CST
In a significant political development in Patna, Tejashwi Yadav has been unanimously elected as the leader of the Grand Alliance Legislative Party. RJD and Congress leaders outlined their strategy for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly session, questioning recent election results while pledging to function as a constructive opposition focused on unemployment and public welfare issues.
Political Housing Disputes: Indian Politicians Fighting Eviction from Government Accommodations
Nov 29, 2025 12:42 am CST
This article explores the ongoing issue of Indian politicians refusing to vacate government accommodations after leaving office. From Bihar's Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi to numerous former ministers in Delhi, the piece examines how official residences become symbols of power and status that officials are reluctant to surrender, highlighting significant legal battles and rare exceptions to this common pattern in Indian political culture.
RJD Defies Eviction Notice: Rabri Devi Will Not Vacate Government Bungalow Despite Bihar Administration's Directive
Nov 26, 2025 09:54 pm CST
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has firmly declared that former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi will not surrender her government bungalow despite an official notification to relocate. RJD state chief Mangani Lal Mandal alleges the decision stems from political malice, claiming the party received more votes than any NDA constituent in recent elections despite their reduced seat count. The controversy highlights growing tensions between RJD and the ruling NDA coalition in Bihar.
Fadnavis Schools Prashant Kishor: Why Numbers Trump Ideology in Indian Politics
Nov 24, 2025 04:14 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis delivered a pointed political lesson following Prashant Kishor's failed Bihar election bid, emphasizing that numerical strength ultimately trumps ideological purity in politics. While Kishor's Jan Suraaj won zero seats despite contesting in 238 constituencies, Fadnavis highlighted how successful coalitions like Maharashtra's Mahayuti can govern effectively despite ideological differences through pragmatic alliance-building and common minimum programs.
RJD Maintains Strong Muslim-Yadav Support Despite Bihar Electoral Setback: Analysis Reveals Voting Patterns
Nov 22, 2025 07:44 pm CST
A detailed electoral analysis by Ascendia Strategies shows that despite suffering a major defeat in Bihar elections with the NDA winning 202 out of 243 seats, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has maintained its core Muslim-Yadav support base. While these communities contributed 23% to the Mahagathbandhan's 38% vote share, the NDA's victory was driven primarily by upper castes, non-Yadav OBCs, and strong EBC-SC-ST support, highlighting Bihar's complex caste-based voting patterns.
Upendra Kushwaha Defends Son's Cabinet Appointment: Qualifications Over Family Connections in Bihar Politics
Nov 22, 2025 12:44 pm CST
Former Union minister Upendra Kushwaha has defended his son Deepak Prakash's appointment to the Bihar Cabinet, emphasizing his qualifications as a computer engineer. Amid nepotism allegations, Kushwaha insisted ministerial eligibility should be based on capability rather than family background, taking an apparent dig at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. As the sole RLM minister in Nitish Kumar's government, Prakash's appointment represents Kushwaha's strategic move to secure his party's political future in Bihar.
Tejashwi Yadav Congratulates Nitish Kumar While Facing Party Crisis After Bihar Election Defeat
Nov 20, 2025 08:18 pm CST
After RJD's significant electoral defeat in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav congratulates Nitish Kumar on becoming Chief Minister for the tenth time while dealing with internal party turmoil and family conflicts. Despite offering to step down as Opposition Leader, Lalu Yadav insisted his son continue leading the party in the assembly following their drop from 75 seats in 2020 to just 25 in the recent elections.
Nitish Kumar's Enduring Political Dominance: How Bihar's Veteran Leader Secured His 10th Term as Chief Minister
Nov 20, 2025 04:25 pm CST
Nitish Kumar has defied political predictions by taking oath as Bihar Chief Minister for an unprecedented 10th time at age 74. Despite expectations of a generational shift in leadership, the veteran politician's strategic maneuvering, governance record, and ability to navigate complex alliances have maintained his central position in Bihar politics, outperforming both younger challengers and the nationally dominant BJP.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's Assets: Rs 1.64 Crore Including Delhi Flat and Ford EcoSport
Nov 20, 2025 03:48 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has declared assets worth Rs 1.64 crore, including a Delhi apartment and Ford EcoSport, after being sworn in for a record 10th term following NDA's landslide victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. His declaration shows movable assets of Rs 16.97 lakh and immovable property valued at Rs 1.48 crore, with minimal growth from previous year's disclosure.