Tejashwi Yadav
Nitish Kumar Criticizes RJD Alliance: "Joined Due to Circumstances" While Highlighting Women's Empowerment Initiatives in Bihar
Oct 22, 2025 09:21 am CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has publicly distanced himself from his former RJD alliance, stating it was formed only due to circumstances while highlighting his government's achievements in women's empowerment. During an election rally in Muzaffarpur, Kumar criticized Lalu Prasad's record on women's issues and affirmed his permanent commitment to the NDA coalition while showcasing his administration's infrastructure and security improvements across Bihar.
Tejashwi Yadav's Strategic Evolution: Expanding RJD's Base From Muslim-Yadav to PDA-Plus Coalition in Bihar
Oct 21, 2025 09:38 pm CST
Tejashwi Yadav is transforming the RJD's traditional Muslim-Yadav coalition into a broader PDA (Picchra, Dalit, Alphasankyak) plus upper castes strategy for Bihar's 2025 elections. By fielding a diverse candidate list, including 24 women and representatives from various castes, Yadav aims to break the 30% vote share ceiling that has limited the party's success since 2005, challenging Nitish Kumar's established political stronghold while risking potential internal rebellion.
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.
Unusual Campaign Battle: Tejashwi Yadav to Campaign Against Candidate Using RJD's Own Symbol in Bihar Election
Oct 21, 2025 12:44 pm CST
In a bizarre political development in Bihar's Gaura Bauram constituency, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav will campaign against a candidate using his own party's symbol. This unusual situation emerged after seat-sharing complications within the Mahagathbandhan alliance, where Afzal Ali Khan refused to withdraw his candidacy despite the constituency being allocated to alliance partner VIP. The electoral authorities cannot remove Khan from the ballot as he filed his nomination with proper RJD documentation, creating potential voter confusion that could significantly impact the election outcome.
Chirag Paswan Criticizes "Friendly Fights" as Bihar's Opposition Alliance Shows Signs of Fracture
Oct 20, 2025 05:41 pm CST
Union Minister Chirag Paswan highlights the growing divisions within Bihar's Mahagathbandhan alliance, claiming there's "nothing called friendly fight" in politics as RJD and Congress field overlapping candidates ahead of the crucial Bihar Assembly elections. The NDA leader suggests these internal conflicts will benefit his coalition by effectively conceding previously competitive seats.
RJD Releases 143 Candidates for Bihar Elections Amid Tensions with Congress Alliance
Oct 20, 2025 05:30 pm CST
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has announced 143 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, revealing tensions within the Mahagathbandhan alliance as they fielded candidates in four constituencies already claimed by Congress. With Tejashwi Yadav contesting from Raghopur and notable candidates including Bhojpuri actor Khesari Lal Yadav, the party aims to improve on its 2020 performance when it won 75 seats. Bihar votes in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results on November 14.
Tej Pratap Yadav Charged with Election Code Violation in Bihar After Using Vehicle with Police Insignia
Oct 20, 2025 03:55 pm CST
Former RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav, son of Lalu Prasad, faces legal charges for violating the election model code of conduct in Bihar's Vaishali district. Police filed a case after he allegedly used a vehicle with unauthorized police logo and beacon light during his nomination filing procession, further complicating his political journey following his controversial expulsion from his father's party earlier this year.
The Legacy of Political Dynasties: How Family Connections Shape Bihar's 2025 Assembly Elections
Oct 19, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Bihar's upcoming Assembly elections showcase the continuing dominance of political dynasties, with numerous candidates from established political families contesting across party lines. As the state prepares for its two-phase polls on November 6 and 11, heirs of prominent politicians including RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and BJP's Samrat Choudhary are leading the electoral race, raising questions about merit-based politics and democratic principles in a state where educational attainment remains low and dynastic advantages persist across all major parties.
Congress Releases Second List for Bihar Assembly Elections: Five Candidates Named Amid Alliance Tensions
Oct 19, 2025 01:23 am CST
Congress has announced its second list of candidates for the Bihar assembly elections, naming five contenders for key constituencies while the Mahagathbandhan alliance faces internal challenges. With RJD and Congress engaged in "friendly fights" on several seats and JMM deciding to contest independently, opposition unity appears fragmented as Bihar prepares for polls on November 6 and 11, with results scheduled for November 14.
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.