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Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Clarifies Controversial "Votes for Funds" Remark Ahead of Local Elections
Nov 23, 2025 05:41 pm CST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has clarified his controversial campaign statement linking voter support to fund allocation in Malegaon, claiming it was not intended as a threat but rather a common election promise. The NCP chief's remarks sparked criticism from opposition parties while government allies attempted to downplay the controversy ahead of the December 2 Nagar Panchayat elections.
Prashant Kishor Takes Responsibility for Bihar Election Loss, Challenges JDU to Fulfill Rs 2 Lakh Promise
Nov 18, 2025 03:49 pm CST
Following Jan Suraaj's defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, Prashant Kishor has taken full responsibility while observing a day of silence. Despite his party's failure to win any seats against the dominant NDA alliance, Kishor vows to continue in politics but promises to retire if Nitish Kumar's government fulfills its alleged pre-election promise of Rs 2 lakh payments to 1.5 crore women, claiming this was a key factor in the NDA's landslide victory.
Tejashwi Yadav Celebrates 36th Birthday While Campaigning for Bihar Assembly Elections 2025
Nov 09, 2025 04:46 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav celebrated his 36th birthday during a campaign rally in Bihar's Karakat, where he promoted the Mahagathbandhan alliance and promised transformative policies including the Mai Behan Maan Yojana scheme, government jobs, and economic reforms ahead of the second phase of voting on November 11.
From "Katta" to Missiles: Rajnath Singh Announces Defence Corridor for Bihar's Industrial Transformation
Nov 08, 2025 10:26 pm CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announces plans to establish a defence corridor in Bihar, shifting the state's manufacturing focus from country-made weapons to sophisticated military equipment like missiles and cannons. The initiative aims to create employment opportunities while transforming Bihar's industrial landscape, as Singh criticizes opposition parties for making unrealistic promises and engaging in divisive politics.
PM Modi Celebrates Record 64.66% Voter Turnout in Bihar: "People Are Blessing BJP-Led NDA"
Nov 07, 2025 06:21 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Bihar's historic 64.66% voter turnout in the first phase of elections, highlighting it as evidence of growing public trust in the BJP-NDA alliance. Speaking in Aurangabad, he contrasted current stability with past violence, emphasized the government's fulfilled promises, and warned against opposition's "fake" commitments during his campaign rally.
Tejashwi Yadav Promises Double Allowances for Bihar's Panchayati Raj Representatives If INDIA Bloc Wins
Oct 26, 2025 01:37 pm CST
Tejashwi Yadav, the Opposition's Chief Ministerial candidate in Bihar, has announced that if elected, the INDIA bloc will double allowances for Panchayati Raj representatives, provide pension benefits, and offer Rs 50 lakh insurance coverage. With elections scheduled for November 6 and 11, Yadav confidently stated they need just "20 months" to make Bihar the top state in India.
Tejashwi Yadav Claims Nitish Kumar Will Be Sidelined If NDA Wins Bihar Elections, Promises Corruption-Free Government
Oct 24, 2025 11:14 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claims that Nitish Kumar will not become Chief Minister even if NDA wins the upcoming Bihar elections, asserting the state remains poor despite 20 years of JD(U)-NDA rule. As the INDIA bloc's CM candidate, Yadav promises to deliver a corruption-free government, employment opportunities, and significant development within 20 months that NDA couldn't achieve in 20 years, challenging BJP's control over Bihar politics.
Tamil Nadu AIADMK MP's Controversial "Free Wife" Comment Sparks Political Outrage and Gender Debate
Oct 15, 2025 02:10 am CST
AIADMK MP C Ve Shanmugam has ignited a major political controversy in Tamil Nadu with his derogatory comments comparing women to election freebies. His suggestion that Chief Minister MK Stalin might "announce a free wife" ahead of elections has drawn sharp condemnation from the ruling DMK and social media users, highlighting deeper issues about gender respect in Indian politics.