Bihar politics
Prashant Kishor Vows to Fight On After Jan Suraaj's Electoral Defeat in Bihar: "No Stepping Back"
Nov 19, 2025 06:21 pm CST
Despite Jan Suraaj Party's disappointing performance in the Bihar election, Prashant Kishor remains determined to continue his political journey. Drawing parallels with Imran Khan's initial failures and citing examples of political resilience, Kishor emphasizes the need for patience and perseverance in building electoral support, while acknowledging the unexpected 3.5% vote share his party received.
Prashant Kishor Draws Mahabharata Parallel After Jan Suraaj's Bihar Election Debut: "Righteous Will Ultimately Win"
Nov 19, 2025 05:40 pm CST
After his Jan Suraaj Party's electoral debut yielded no wins in Bihar's Assembly elections, Prashant Kishor remains undeterred, comparing his political journey to the Mahabharata's Abhimanyu story. Despite capturing 3.4% vote share and influencing outcomes in 33 constituencies where their votes exceeded victory margins, Kishor maintains his commitment to Bihar's transformation, suggesting that like in the epic, initial setbacks don't determine final outcomes.
Prashant Kishor's Candid Reflection: Jan Suraaj's Electoral Setback and Renewed Commitment to Bihar Politics
Nov 19, 2025 05:32 pm CST
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishor addresses his party's unexpected defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections. Despite securing only 3.5% vote share instead of his projected 12-15%, Kishor remains committed to his 10-year vision for Bihar, highlighting how his party shifted political discourse away from caste and religion toward employment and migration issues. He also analyzes the factors behind JDU's surprising electoral success, attributing it partially to pre-election financial assistance distributed to voters.
Prashant Kishor Vows to Continue Bihar Reform Mission Despite Electoral Setback
Nov 19, 2025 05:19 pm CST
Jan Suraaj Chief Prashant Kishor remains undeterred after recent electoral defeat in Bihar, pledging to persist with his reform agenda for up to a decade. In an exclusive NDTV interview, he emphasized his commitment to clean politics by fielding respected professionals rather than compromising with mafia elements, showcasing his long-term vision for transforming Bihar's political landscape.
Prashant Kishor Admits Regret Over Not Contesting in Bihar Elections as Jan Suraaj Party Fails to Secure Seats
Nov 19, 2025 05:11 pm CST
Former election strategist Prashant Kishor expresses regret for not personally contesting Bihar's assembly elections where his Jan Suraaj party failed to win any seats despite contesting 238 constituencies. In an NDTV interview, Kishor admitted underestimating electoral challenges while the NDA secured a decisive victory with 202 seats in the state assembly.
Prashant Kishor Claims Rs 10,000 Payments to Women Voters Determined Bihar Election Outcome
Nov 19, 2025 05:05 pm CST
Former election strategist Prashant Kishor alleges that the BJP-JDU alliance secured their landslide victory in Bihar by distributing Rs 10,000 to 1.21 crore women voters just before the election. In his first post-election interview with NDTV, Kishor claims this cash distribution under the guise of a government scheme was timed specifically to influence voting patterns, resulting in his newly formed Jan Suraaj party failing to secure any seats despite reshaping political discourse in the state.
Bihar's New Government: Nitish Kumar's 10th Oath as CM with 22 Ministers in NDA's Caste-Balanced Cabinet
Nov 19, 2025 03:34 pm CST
Nitish Kumar prepares for his historic 10th oath as Bihar Chief Minister with a strategically balanced 22-member cabinet. The new NDA government, following its landslide 202-seat victory, will include ministers from BJP, JDU, and smaller coalition partners, carefully selected to represent diverse castes and communities across Bihar. Prime Minister Modi and BJP state leaders will attend the Gandhi Maidan ceremony, showcasing NDA's strength and unity.
Tej Pratap Yadav Demands Investigation into Alleged Mental Harassment of Lalu Yadav Amid Family Discord
Nov 18, 2025 09:27 pm CST
Tej Pratap Yadav has called for a government probe into alleged mental harassment of his ailing father Lalu Prasad Yadav. Supporting his sister Rohini Acharya's claims of mistreatment by their brother Tejashwi Yadav, he has appealed to Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah for an impartial investigation into what he describes as attacks that threaten "the very soul of the RJD." The family dispute reveals deepening fractures within one of Bihar's most influential political dynasties.
RJD Family Crisis: Tej Pratap Yadav Demands Investigation Into Parents' Mental Harassment Amid Sister's Allegations
Nov 18, 2025 05:52 pm CST
Tej Pratap Yadav has publicly supported his sister Rohini Acharya following her allegations of mistreatment within the RJD family. He has called for an official investigation into potential mental harassment of their parents Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi, while condemning those he terms as 'Jaichands' or traitors within the party structure. The dispute reveals deep divisions within Bihar's most prominent political family after recent electoral setbacks.
A Touching Moment: Nishant Kumar Embraces Father Nitish Kumar Following Historic NDA Victory in Bihar Elections
Nov 18, 2025 03:44 pm CST
In a rare display of emotion amid political triumph, a heartwarming photograph of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar being embraced by his son Nishant has gone viral following NDA's landslide victory of 202 seats in Bihar's Assembly elections. This touching moment highlights the personal side of political leadership, as JD(U) made an extraordinary comeback from 43 seats in 2020 to 85 seats in the recent elections, showcasing both political resilience and family connection.