Tejashwi Yadav
Record Voter Turnout in Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav Claims People Voting for Development and Change
Nov 07, 2025 06:52 pm CST
In an exclusive NDTV interview, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav discusses Bihar's unprecedented 65% voter turnout, attributing it to citizens' desire for economic development and political change. Yadav highlighted his past achievements and vision for transforming Bihar into an industrial and technological hub, while criticizing current leadership for failing to attract investment and address corruption.
Bihar Records Historic 64.66% Voter Turnout in 2025 Assembly Election Phase 1: What It Means
Nov 06, 2025 11:42 pm CST
The first phase of Bihar's 2025 Assembly election has witnessed an unprecedented 64.66% voter turnout, the highest in the state's electoral history. This significant increase comes despite a controversial voter list revision that removed 47 lakh names. Political analysts are debating whether this high participation signals anti-incumbency against the BJP-JDU alliance or reflects other factors, as Tejashwi Yadav and other prominent candidates await results from 121 constituencies that voted in this phase.
Tej Pratap Yadav: Disowned by Family, Open to Post-Election Alliances in Bihar
Nov 06, 2025 11:22 pm CST
Tej Pratap Yadav, estranged son of RJD chief Lalu Yadav, discusses his political future after being disowned by his family. Having formed his own party Janshakti Janata Dal, he claims to have "thousands of options" for post-election alliances while considering the people of Mahua constituency as his only family now. Despite family tensions, his mother Rabri Devi has extended blessings to both him and his brother Tejashwi ahead of Bihar's assembly elections.
PM Modi Accuses RJD-Congress of Supporting Infiltrators and Disrespecting Traditions in Bihar Rally
Nov 06, 2025 07:13 pm CST
During rallies in Bhagalpur and Araria, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the RJD-Congress alliance for allegedly supporting infiltrators while disrespecting religious traditions. He contrasted Bihar's development under NDA leadership with the previous "jungle raj" period, highlighting infrastructure improvements and educational institutions established under Nitish Kumar. Modi claimed opposition parties engage in vote bank politics that threatens Bihar's progress and alleged internal conflicts within the INDI Alliance would emerge after elections.
Family Divided: Rabri Devi Supports Both Sons in Bihar Election While Lalu Yadav Backs Only Tejashwi
Nov 06, 2025 05:32 pm CST
In Bihar's ongoing elections, Rabri Devi has publicly wished both her sons well despite their political rivalry, with Tejashwi Yadav leading the Mahagathbandhan alliance as chief ministerial candidate while his expelled elder brother Tej Pratap contests independently with his newly formed Janshakti Janata Dal party. This family drama unfolds against the backdrop of patriarch Lalu Yadav having disowned Tej Pratap while firmly backing Tejashwi as Bihar's next potential leader.
The Art of Political Alliances in India: How Vote Accelerators Shape Electoral Success
Nov 06, 2025 04:58 pm CST
This analysis examines the complex dynamics of political alliance formation in India, revealing how strategic seat-sharing arrangements determine electoral outcomes. Through case studies from Tamil Nadu, Bihar, and Maharashtra, the article demonstrates how parties like AIADMK and BJP have mastered the role of "vote accelerator" to maximize success rates, while highlighting the contrasting approaches of regional parties toward national players like Congress. Essential reading for understanding the mathematics and psychology behind India's coalition politics.
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Key Leaders Cast Votes as First Phase Polling Records 27.65% Turnout by Mid-Morning
Nov 06, 2025 02:04 pm CST
The first phase of Bihar's assembly elections has begun with 121 seats voting today, recording a 27.65% turnout by 11 am. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Lalu Yadav, and other prominent leaders have already cast their votes. The NDA seeks another term against the Grand Alliance led by Tejashwi Yadav, whose jobs promise has become central to the campaign. Prashant Kishor's new Jan Suraaj Party adds complexity to the electoral equation in a contest focusing on unemployment, corruption, and public services.
Lalu Yadav Calls for Change in Bihar After 20 Years of JDU Rule - "Time to Flip the Political Roti"
Nov 06, 2025 01:49 pm CST
Veteran RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav has called for political change in Bihar after two decades of JDU rule, comparing politics to a roti that needs flipping to avoid getting burnt. After casting his vote in the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections, he advocated for a government led by his son Tejashwi Yadav to create a "new Bihar" as the state chooses between the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances.
The Legacy of Lalu Yadav: From Charwaha Schools to Bihar's Political Landscape in 2025 Elections
Nov 06, 2025 10:24 am CST
Explore Lalu Prasad Yadav's five-decade political journey from rural Bihar to national prominence, including his innovative Charwaha Schools for cattle-herding children and his enduring influence on Bihar politics as the state approaches its 2025 elections. Despite legal challenges from the fodder scam, Lalu's socio-political legacy continues through his son Tejashwi, who now leads the RJD in alliance against Nitish Kumar's NDA coalition.
Bihar Assembly Election 2023: Key Candidates and Constituencies in First Phase of Polling
Nov 06, 2025 09:06 am CST
The first phase of Bihar's assembly election has begun with polling across 121 constituencies, featuring numerous political heavyweights. Prominent candidates include RJD's Tejashwi Yadav contesting from Raghopur, his estranged brother Tej Pratap Yadav representing his newly formed JJD in Mahua, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha from BJP, folk singer Maithili Thakur making her political debut, and Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav representing RJD. The election also features Jan Suraaj's transgender candidate Preeti Kinnar in Bhorey, potentially marking a significant step for social inclusion in Bihar's politics.