Bihar politics
BJP Criticizes Lalu Yadav Family's "Patriarchal Mentality" Following Daughter's Harassment Claims
Nov 17, 2025 12:00 am CST
The BJP has criticized the Lalu Yadav family after allegations emerged that the RJD patriarch's daughter Rohini Acharya was harassed by family members and blamed for the party's electoral defeat. Acharya, who previously donated a kidney to her father, has withdrawn from politics following claims of mistreatment, including being threatened with a slipper and accused of purchasing an election ticket with her "dirty kidney."
Tej Pratap Yadav Defends Sister Rohini Acharya Amid Family Feud in RJD Politics
Nov 16, 2025 06:49 pm CST
Tej Pratap Yadav has publicly defended his sister Rohini Acharya after she severed ties with their family following allegations of mistreatment within Lalu Yadav's political dynasty. Acharya, who previously donated a kidney to her father, claimed she was insulted and blamed for RJD's electoral defeat, highlighting deep divisions within one of Bihar's most influential political families.
Lalu Yadav Family Feud Intensifies: Rohini Acharya Alleges Abuse After Kidney Donation
Nov 16, 2025 05:40 pm CST
Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD patriarch Lalu Yadav who donated a kidney to him in 2022, has quit politics amid family conflict. She alleges being insulted and accused of exchanging her "dirty kidney" for an election ticket. The dispute erupted after RJD's electoral defeat in Bihar, with reports suggesting her brother Tejashwi blamed her for the loss. This marks the second major crisis for the Yadav political dynasty following Tej Pratap's earlier expulsion.
Who is Rameez Nemat Khan? The Controversial Figure Behind the Lalu Yadav Family Rift
Nov 16, 2025 10:18 am CST
Rameez Nemat Khan, a longtime friend of Tejashwi Yadav with a complex legal history, has emerged as a central figure in the political dispute dividing Lalu Prasad Yadav's family. After Rohini Acharya quit politics claiming pressure from Khan, this article explores his journey from cricketer to political insider, his numerous legal challenges including murder allegations, and his significant influence within the RJD party structure.
How Smaller Parties Shaped Bihar's Electoral Outcome: The Impact of Jan Suraaj, BSP, and AIMIM
Nov 15, 2025 08:30 pm CST
The recent Bihar Assembly elections resulted in a sweeping NDA victory with 202 seats while the Mahagathbandhan secured only 35. This analysis explores how smaller parties like Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, Mayawati's BSP, and Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM influenced the outcome by collectively impacting results in 63 constituencies where their vote share exceeded victory margins, ultimately fragmenting opposition votes and benefiting the NDA alliance.
BJP Suspends Former Union Minister RK Singh and Two Others for Anti-Party Activities in Bihar
Nov 15, 2025 05:30 pm CST
Following its victory in the Bihar state elections, the BJP has suspended three prominent leaders including former Union Minister RK Singh for anti-party activities. The disciplinary action comes after Singh publicly criticized party leadership and questioned the credibility of allied candidates. All three suspended members have been given one week to explain why they should not be permanently expelled from the party.
RJD Faces Major Setback in Bihar Elections Despite Highest Vote Share: "No Sorrow in Defeat"
Nov 15, 2025 05:25 pm CST
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) demonstrated resilience after suffering a major electoral defeat in Bihar's assembly elections, winning only 25 seats despite securing the highest vote share at 23%. The ruling NDA coalition claimed 202 seats in the 243-member assembly, with BJP and JDU leading the alliance. Bihar recorded its highest voter turnout since 1951 at over 66%, with female participation significantly exceeding male turnout.
Mukesh Sahani's Electoral Defeat Despite Viral Campaign: How NDA Secured Bihar Victory Through Women-Focused Welfare Schemes
Nov 15, 2025 02:20 am CST
Mukesh Sahani's Vikassheel Insaan Party faced defeat in Bihar elections despite viral campaign moments with Rahul Gandhi. The NDA secured 202 seats, with Sahani attributing the loss to strategic welfare programs targeting women voters, particularly the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana that promised financial assistance to women entrepreneurs.
Deepa Kumari Secures Decisive Victory in Bihar's Imamganj Assembly Constituency with 25,856 Vote Margin
Nov 15, 2025 12:46 am CST
In Bihar's 2025 assembly elections, Deepa Kumari of Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) won the Imamganj constituency by a commanding 25,856 vote margin over RJD's Ritu Priya Chaudhary. The historic election saw 67.13% voter turnout, the highest since 1951, with women voters outnumbering men. This victory continues Kumari's representation of the seat since winning a by-election in 2024 after Jitan Ram Manjhi moved to national politics.
Osama Shahab Wins Raghunathpur Assembly Seat: Son of Former Siwan MP Mohammad Shahabuddin Defeats JD(U) Rival
Nov 14, 2025 11:31 pm CST
RJD candidate Osama Shahab, son of former Siwan MP Mohammad Shahabuddin, has won the Raghunathpur assembly seat in Bihar by defeating JD(U)'s Vikas Kumar Singh with a margin of 9,248 votes. NDA leaders had criticized his candidacy, suggesting it signaled a potential "return of jungle raj" in the state.
