Tejashwi Yadav
Bihar Elections 2023: How INDIA Bloc's Internal Conflicts Benefit the NDA's Electoral Prospects
Oct 18, 2025 08:55 pm CST
The INDIA bloc's promising united opposition front has devolved into political chaos during Bihar assembly elections, with approximately 10 "friendly contests" between Mahagathbandhan candidates undermining their collective strength. Despite early momentum from rallies led by Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav, delayed candidate announcements, conflicting ambitions, and strategic confusion have transformed initial optimism into disarray, creating a significant electoral advantage for the ruling NDA coalition.
Bihar Opposition Alliance Faces Internal Conflicts as Congress and RJD Clash Over Seat Sharing and Leadership
Oct 18, 2025 08:30 pm CST
The Opposition Grand Alliance in Bihar struggles with finalizing seat-sharing arrangements weeks before elections, leading to potential friendly contests between Congress and RJD in multiple constituencies. Congress withholds support for Tejashwi Yadav as Chief Ministerial candidate while demanding 70+ seats, exemplified by the Kutumba constituency where both parties have fielded candidates.
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.
Prashant Kishor's Strategic Retreat: The Political Consequences of Withdrawing from Bihar's Electoral Battleground
Oct 17, 2025 02:13 pm CST
This analysis examines Prashant Kishor's surprising withdrawal from contesting against Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar's Raghopur constituency, exploring how his retreat contradicts his established political persona and impacts his reformist narrative. The piece evaluates the implications for Bihar's political landscape as it consolidates into a binary contest between established coalitions, questioning whether Kishor's decision represents strategic wisdom or undermines his credibility as a political challenger.
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.
Bhojpuri Superstar Khesari Lal Yadav and Wife Chanda Join RJD Ahead of Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 17, 2025 02:38 am CST
Popular Bhojpuri actor-singer Khesari Lal Yadav and his wife Chanda have formally joined the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in Bihar. Their induction, announced by Tejashwi Yadav, comes amid speculation that one of them will receive a party ticket to contest from their native Saran district in the upcoming assembly elections.
Tejashwi Yadav Issues Ultimatum to VIP Chief Mukesh Sahani as Bihar Election Nomination Deadline Approaches
Oct 16, 2025 12:14 pm CST
With just 31 hours remaining before the nomination deadline for Bihar Assembly elections' first phase, tensions rise as RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav issues an ultimatum to VIP chief Mukesh Sahani over seat-sharing demands. Sahani seeks 24 seats while Mahagathbandhan offers only 15, potentially threatening the opposition alliance's stability as the crucial election approaches.
BJP Announces Full List of 101 Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 16, 2025 03:09 am CST
The BJP has completed its candidate announcements for Bihar assembly polls, releasing three lists totaling 101 candidates. The party has dropped 16 sitting MLAs and nominated folk singer Maithili Thakur from Alinagar. Key battlegrounds include Raghopur, where BJP's Satish Kumar Yadav will challenge RJD's Tejashwi Yadav's stronghold. Bihar's 243-seat assembly election will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11.
Tejashwi Yadav's Rs 8.1 Crore Asset Declaration: Inside the RJD Leader's Financial Portfolio Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 15, 2025 09:59 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has filed his nomination for Bihar's Raghopur assembly seat, declaring assets worth Rs 8.1 crore. Seeking his third consecutive term, Yadav's financial disclosure reveals Rs 6.12 crore in moveable assets and Rs 1.88 crore in immovable properties, while his wife Rajshree holds assets valued at Rs 1.88 crore. The constituency goes to polls on November 6 as part of Bihar's two-phase election.
Tejashwi Yadav Files Nomination for Raghopur Seat Aiming for Hat-trick in Bihar Elections
Oct 15, 2025 06:58 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has filed his nomination papers for the Raghopur assembly seat in Bihar, seeking a third consecutive term. Accompanied by his parents, former chief ministers Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi, Yadav was greeted by thousands of supporters who hope for the party's return to power after 20 years.