Bihar politics
Pushpam Priya Choudhary: How The UK-Educated Leader Is Transforming Bihar Politics Beyond Caste And Religion
Oct 19, 2025 11:12 pm CST
Pushpam Priya Choudhary, a UK-educated political newcomer and founder of The Plurals Party, is challenging Bihar's traditional caste-based politics in the 2025 Assembly Elections. Known for her distinctive black attire and masked appearance, this daughter of a former JDU lawmaker is contesting from Darbhanga with a vision to unite people across religious and caste divides for Bihar's development. Her party is fielding candidates for all 243 seats, with half reserved for women.
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.
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.
Congress Announces First List of 48 Candidates for Bihar Elections: State Party Chief to Contest from Kutumba
Oct 17, 2025 02:00 am CST
The Congress party has released its first list of 48 candidates for the upcoming Bihar elections, with the state party chief contesting from Kutumba constituency. The list includes incumbent MLAs like Anand Shankar and Neetu Kumari, while indicating a friendly contest within the Mahagathbandhan alliance at Bachawara. The party faces additional challenges this election cycle with Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj entering the political arena in Bihar.
The Rising Political Influence of Mukesh Sahani in Bihar's Caste-Driven Electoral Landscape
Oct 16, 2025 07:09 pm CST
Explore Mukesh Sahani's pivotal role in Bihar's political landscape as the Vikassheel Insaan Party leader represents the influential Mallah, Sahani, and Nishad communities. Despite never winning an election himself, Sahani's strategic positioning has made him a key player ahead of Bihar elections, with his demands for greater representation highlighting the growing political consciousness of traditionally marginalized fishing communities that constitute 9% of Bihar's electorate.
From Crime to Politics: The Remarkable Journey of Bihar's PhD-Holding Bahubali Sunil Pandey and His Political Heir
Oct 16, 2025 06:31 pm CST
Explore the complex life of Sunil Pandey, Bihar's notorious strongman who holds a PhD and won four elections despite a controversial criminal background. Now retired from politics, his son Vishal Prashant continues the family's political legacy as a BJP candidate from Tarari, highlighting the enduring connection between crime and politics in Bihar's political landscape.
Muslim Representation and Caste Dynamics: JDU's Strategic Candidate Selection for Bihar Elections 2025
Oct 16, 2025 05:10 pm CST
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JDU has nominated four Muslim candidates among its 101 seats for the 2025 Bihar assembly elections, focusing on strategic representation in the Seemanchal region while maintaining careful caste balancing across Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, and other categories as part of the NDA's electoral strategy in Bihar.
From Security Guard to Business Tycoon: Niraj Singh's Inspiring Journey to Bihar Politics
Oct 16, 2025 03:13 pm CST
Niraj Singh's remarkable transformation from a security guard to the owner of a Rs 400-crore business empire showcases an extraordinary story of perseverance. Now, as Jan Suraaj Party's candidate for Sheohar constituency in the upcoming Bihar elections, this 38-year-old industrialist represents hope and inspiration. His journey from humble beginnings to success in business, and now politics, exemplifies the power of determination and hard work.
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.