Bihar politics
Bihar Grand Alliance Finalizes Seat-Sharing: RJD to Contest 135 Seats, Congress 61 in Upcoming Assembly Elections
Oct 14, 2025 02:41 am CST
Bihar's opposition Grand Alliance has concluded its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming assembly elections, with Lalu Yadav's RJD settling for 135 seats and Congress accepting 61 seats. The breakthrough came after Congress agreed to project Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Ministerial candidate. The remaining seats will be distributed among Left Front parties and other regional allies, creating a united front against the ruling coalition.
Chirag Paswan's Political Renaissance: From Legacy Shadow to Bihar's Rising Leader
Oct 14, 2025 12:49 am CST
Chirag Paswan's remarkable political journey demonstrates resilience and strategic reinvention in Bihar's complex political landscape. From struggling under his father Ram Vilas Paswan's towering legacy to achieving impressive electoral success, his transformation exemplifies political adaptability. As the Lok Janshakti Party leader secures significant victories and expands his influence within the National Democratic Alliance, Chirag emerges as a symbol of hope for a new generation of voters and positions himself as a potential future Chief Minister of Bihar.
Jan Suraaj Party Announces 65 New Candidates for Bihar Elections: Prashant Kishor's Vision for Inclusive Representation
Oct 13, 2025 09:56 pm CST
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party has released its second list of 65 candidates for the Bihar assembly elections, bringing the total to 116 nominees across diverse social categories. Focusing on inclusivity, the list features professionals with clean reputations from Extremely Backward Classes, OBCs, and minority communities, reinforcing the party's commitment to broad representation in its electoral debut across all 243 constituencies.
Lalu Yadav and Family Face Trial in IRCTC Hotel Scam: Understanding the Corruption Case Against Bihar's Political Dynasty
Oct 13, 2025 04:28 pm CST
Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav, his son Tejashwi, and wife Rabri Devi have been charged in the alleged IRCTC hotel scam case. The corruption allegations stem from Lalu's tenure as Railways Minister, where he allegedly influenced maintenance contracts for IRCTC hotels in exchange for undervalued land. With elections approaching, the RJD party must now balance its legal defense with campaign efforts as they face charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy that could result in significant prison sentences.
NDA Resolves Bihar Seat-Sharing: BJP and JD(U) to Contest 101 Seats Each Following Amit Shah's Intervention
Oct 13, 2025 12:48 am CST
The National Democratic Alliance has finalized its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections after crucial negotiations led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. BJP and JD(U) will contest 101 seats each, with Chirag Paswan's LJP(R) receiving 29 seats and smaller allies HAM and RLM allocated six seats each. The alliance emphasized unity and balanced representation across all coalition partners while maintaining Nitish Kumar's central role in their electoral strategy.
Six Major Challenges Threatening Tejashwi Yadav's Political Ambitions in Bihar's 2025 Election
Oct 13, 2025 12:20 am CST
Tejashwi Yadav faces six critical obstacles on his path to victory in Bihar's 2025 assembly election, including Prashant Kishor's strategic challenge, AIMIM's threat to the Muslim-Yadav coalition, family rivalries, Congress's hesitation, alliance complications, and the limitations of his political legacy. Having narrowly lost in 2020 by just 0.03% of votes, Tejashwi's ability to navigate these roadblocks will determine whether he can transform his political fortunes in Bihar's complex political landscape.
Jan Suraaj Party Pledges to End Bihar Liquor Ban to Generate Revenue for Development Loans
Oct 12, 2025 11:33 pm CST
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party has committed to lifting Bihar's liquor prohibition if elected, aiming to recover Rs 28,000 crore in revenue that would be used to secure international loans worth Rs 5-6 lakh crore for state development. Party president Udai Singh welcomed finance expert Kumar Saurav to help implement this economic strategy following the upcoming assembly elections.
NDA Finalizes Bihar Seat-Sharing Deal: BJP and JDU to Contest 101 Seats Each, LJP Gets 29
Oct 12, 2025 09:48 pm CST
After weeks of negotiations, the NDA has finalized its seat-sharing arrangement for the Bihar assembly elections. The BJP and JDU will each contest 101 seats, while Chirag Paswan's LJP has been allocated 29 seats after intense negotiations. Smaller allies Rashtriya Lok Morcha and HAM will get six seats each in the 243-member assembly.
Tejashwi Yadav Promises Immediate Teachers' Recruitment Process If Mahagathbandhan Wins Bihar Elections
Oct 12, 2025 02:02 am CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has pledged to immediately initiate the teachers' recruitment examination (TRE-4) if the Mahagathbandhan alliance wins power in Bihar. He criticized the current government for reducing promised teacher vacancies from 1.27 lakh to just 27,000, while highlighting his previous administration's successful recruitment of over 2 lakh teachers without paper leaks. Yadav also promised government jobs for one person from each jobless household in Bihar.
Prashant Kishor Challenges Tejashwi Yadav in Raghopur: Jan Suraaj's Strategic Move in Bihar Politics
Oct 12, 2025 01:38 am CST
Political strategist-turned-leader Prashant Kishor made a significant visit to Tejashwi Yadav's stronghold of Raghopur Assembly constituency, sparking speculation about a potential electoral contest. Kishor criticized the lack of development in this RJD bastion despite its history of electing Lalu Yadav's family members, positioning his Jan Suraaj party as an alternative focused on development over dynastic politics in Bihar.