Bihar politics
Prashant Kishor Predicts Jan Suraaj Will Win Either Under 10 or Over 150 Seats in Bihar Election
Nov 01, 2025 02:40 pm CST
Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor predicts his Jan Suraaj Party will either secure fewer than 10 seats or more than 150 seats in the upcoming Bihar election. Speaking at NDTV's Bihar Power Play Conclave, he emphasized that voting requires a leap of faith from citizens and claimed his party would be part of a triangular contest in at least 160-170 constituencies, challenging both the Mahagathbandhan and NDA alliances.
Former 'Singham' Police Officers Transition to Politics in Bihar Assembly Election 2025
Oct 30, 2025 08:23 pm CST
Two decorated former police officers, nicknamed 'singhams' for their exceptional law enforcement careers, are contesting the Bihar Assembly Election. Shivdeep Lande, former Bihar Police IG, is running as an independent from Jamalpur, while Anand Mishra, an ex-Assam cadre officer with multiple gallantry awards, represents BJP in Buxar. Both candidates bring distinguished service records to their new political endeavors, highlighting a growing trend of law enforcement professionals entering electoral politics.
Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP of Remotely Controlling Bihar Government Through Nitish Kumar's Image
Oct 29, 2025 05:33 pm CST
In his first election rally in Bihar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that BJP is running Bihar through "remote control" while merely using Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as a figurehead. Gandhi criticized the BJP for opposing social justice, creating two different Indias - one for common people and another for billionaires - and warned about potential election manipulation. He promised that if the INDIA bloc forms the government, it would protect all sections of society regardless of caste or religion.
Rijiju Slams Tejashwi Yadav Over Waqf Act Comments: Accuses Him of Muslim Vote Appeasement Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 28, 2025 02:23 am CST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju sharply criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for claiming he would abolish the Waqf Amendment Act if elected as Bihar's Chief Minister. Rijiju highlighted the constitutional impossibility of state governments overturning parliamentary legislation, accusing Yadav of Muslim vote appeasement ahead of elections while emphasizing that PM Modi's leadership benefits all communities across India.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Joins Chirag Paswan for Traditional Chhath Puja Kharna Prasad Ceremony
Oct 26, 2025 11:17 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Union Minister Chirag Paswan's residence in Patna to participate in the traditional 'kharna prasad' ritual of Chhath Puja. This significant cultural exchange between the JD(U) leader and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief highlights the importance of religious traditions in Bihar's political landscape as devotees prepare for the challenging 36-hour fast that follows.
Rahul Gandhi's Conspicuous Absence from Bihar Election Campaign Raises Questions
Oct 26, 2025 08:10 pm CST
As Bihar's election heats up, Rahul Gandhi's prolonged absence since September has become a central talking point. While other political leaders including PM Modi and Tejashwi Yadav actively campaign across the state, Congress candidates struggle without their top leader. This absence has created tensions within the Mahagathbandhan alliance and provided ammunition to BJP critics, raising questions about Congress's commitment and strategy in this crucial electoral battleground.
Tejashwi Yadav Accuses Chirag Paswan of Compromising Values for Political Power in Bihar
Oct 26, 2025 02:12 pm CST
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav has accused Chirag Paswan of compromising his principles for political gain within the NDA alliance. The heated exchange followed Paswan's claims that RJD refused to support a Muslim chief minister in 2005, highlighting ongoing tensions as Bihar prepares for upcoming elections amid concerns about the state's economic development and representation of minority communities.
JDU Expels 11 Leaders for Anti-Party Activities Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 26, 2025 12:07 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JDU has expelled 11 prominent leaders including a former minister for anti-party activities ahead of the two-phase Bihar assembly elections. The expelled members were allegedly working against official party candidates and NDA alliance partners, resulting in their suspension from primary party membership.
NDA Leaders Rally Behind EBC Independent Candidate in Bihar's Marhaura After Technical Rejection
Oct 26, 2025 01:44 am CST
In Bihar's Marhaura constituency, NDA leaders have united to support Ankit Kumar, an independent EBC candidate, after their alliance's official nominee was rejected on technical grounds. This strategic move challenges the RJD's Jeetendra Kumar Rai, whose family has dominated the seat for five terms, highlighting the NDA's commitment to breaking dynastic politics while championing Karpoori Thakur's principles of inclusive development.
Bihar Political Battle: 'Nayak' Posters of Tejashwi Yadav Trigger Fierce BJP Response Ahead of Assembly Elections
Oct 25, 2025 10:17 pm CST
Political tensions escalate in Bihar as posters portraying RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as "Bihar ka Nayak" appear across Patna, prompting sharp criticism from BJP leaders who accuse the Yadav family of corruption and question Tejashwi's credentials as the state's potential Chief Minister ahead of upcoming elections.