Bihar assembly polls
AIMIM President Owaisi Endorses Congress Candidate for Jubilee Hills Assembly Bypoll in Hyderabad
Oct 21, 2025 10:50 pm CST
AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has announced support for Congress candidate Naveen Yadav in the upcoming Jubilee Hills Assembly bypoll on November 11. Owaisi cited potential for development under Yadav's leadership and criticized BRS for failing to develop the constituency during their decade-long representation. The bypoll follows the death of BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath, with his widow competing against candidates from Congress and BJP.
Bihar's Youth Voice: Education Reform and Job Creation Top Priorities for Upcoming Elections
Oct 21, 2025 05:16 pm CST
As Bihar prepares for assembly elections on November 6 and 11, approximately 14 lakh first-time voters and 1.63 crore youth voters are focusing on education reform and employment opportunities. College students across Patna University express disillusionment with the current system, citing paper leaks in government exams, deteriorating educational infrastructure, and lack of job prospects forcing graduates to leave the state. These young voters, representing nearly 25% of Bihar's electorate, are evaluating political parties based on practical solutions to reduce migration and improve educational quality.
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.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh's Controversial 'Namak Haraam' Comment Ignites Political Debate Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 19, 2025 04:40 pm CST
Union Minister Giriraj Singh has sparked controversy by calling Muslims who benefit from government schemes but don't vote for BJP as 'namak haraam' (betrayers) during a rally in Bihar's Arwal district. The remarks come amid heightened political tensions before the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, with opposition parties accusing BJP of diverting attention from development issues through religious polarization.
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.
BJP's Strategic Campaign Blitz: How Top Leaders Are Covering Every Corner of Bihar for Assembly Elections
Oct 17, 2025 11:34 am CST
The BJP has launched an extensive campaign for Bihar's upcoming Assembly elections, deploying 40 star campaigners including PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Yogi Adityanath across strategic regions. With Amit Shah planning 35+ rallies and targeted outreach in NDA's weaker areas, the campaign aims to counter anti-incumbency ahead of the November 6 and 11 polls, with results due November 14.
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.
LJP(R) Announces First 14 Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections: NDA Seat-Sharing Finalized
Oct 15, 2025 11:19 pm CST
Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has announced its first list of 14 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, part of the NDA's seat-sharing arrangement where LJP(R) will contest 29 seats. Meanwhile, BJP has named 83 candidates while JD(U) has released a list of 57 nominees. The two-phase polling will take place on November 6 and 11, with results on November 14.