Bihar politics
Tej Pratap Yadav Breaks Ties with Brother Tejashwi: "Relationship Is Over Forever" | Bihar Political Drama
Nov 08, 2025 11:36 pm CST
Tej Pratap Yadav, estranged son of RJD chief Lalu Yadav, has declared his permanent separation from brother Tejashwi and the RJD party. In an exclusive NDTV interview during his Bihar election campaign, the elder Yadav vowed never to return to RJD while building his own political identity through his newly formed Janshakti Janata Dal party, sparking speculation about potential post-election alliances.
Asaduddin Owaisi Postpones Decision on Bihar Opposition Alliance Until Election Results
Nov 08, 2025 03:40 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has stated he will decide on potentially joining Bihar's Opposition grand alliance only after the November 14 election results, refuting allegations of being BJP's "B-team" while focusing on maximizing his party's electoral performance in the state where voter turnout has reached historic levels in the first phase of polling.
Tejashwi Yadav Dismisses Prashant Kishor's Electoral Impact in Bihar: Exclusive NDTV Interview
Nov 07, 2025 07:15 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav confidently asserts in an exclusive NDTV interview that Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party will have no significant impact on Bihar's election outcome, despite record voter turnout in the first phase. Yadav remains optimistic about forming the next government with promises of transforming Bihar into a corruption-free hub for IT, textiles, and agro-based industries.
Record Voter Turnout in Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav Claims People Voting for Development and Change
Nov 07, 2025 06:52 pm CST
In an exclusive NDTV interview, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav discusses Bihar's unprecedented 65% voter turnout, attributing it to citizens' desire for economic development and political change. Yadav highlighted his past achievements and vision for transforming Bihar into an industrial and technological hub, while criticizing current leadership for failing to attract investment and address corruption.
The Remarkable Journey of Rabri Devi: From Housewife to Bihar's First Woman Chief Minister
Nov 07, 2025 12:55 pm CST
Explore the extraordinary political transformation of Rabri Devi, who rose from being a homemaker to becoming Bihar's first and only female Chief Minister for seven years (1997-2005), despite having minimal education and political experience. Her unexpected leadership journey, following her husband Lalu Prasad Yadav's resignation due to the fodder scam, represents a significant chapter in Indian political history.
Tej Pratap Yadav: Disowned by Family, Open to Post-Election Alliances in Bihar
Nov 06, 2025 11:22 pm CST
Tej Pratap Yadav, estranged son of RJD chief Lalu Yadav, discusses his political future after being disowned by his family. Having formed his own party Janshakti Janata Dal, he claims to have "thousands of options" for post-election alliances while considering the people of Mahua constituency as his only family now. Despite family tensions, his mother Rabri Devi has extended blessings to both him and his brother Tejashwi ahead of Bihar's assembly elections.
PM Modi Attacks Congress Over Bhagalpur Massacre During Bihar Election Rally
Nov 06, 2025 09:18 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful critique of Congress and RJD during an election rally in Bhagalpur, accusing them of dividing Bihar along caste and communal lines. Modi claimed Congress can never erase the stain of the Bhagalpur massacre and highlighted the opposition's internal discord. He also criticized a Congress leader's alleged disrespect toward the Chhath festival while expressing confidence in NDA's electoral prospects for the upcoming November 11 polls in Bhagalpur and Araria.
The Legacy of Lalu Yadav: From Charwaha Schools to Bihar's Political Landscape in 2025 Elections
Nov 06, 2025 10:24 am CST
Explore Lalu Prasad Yadav's five-decade political journey from rural Bihar to national prominence, including his innovative Charwaha Schools for cattle-herding children and his enduring influence on Bihar politics as the state approaches its 2025 elections. Despite legal challenges from the fodder scam, Lalu's socio-political legacy continues through his son Tejashwi, who now leads the RJD in alliance against Nitish Kumar's NDA coalition.
The Mandal Commission Legacy: How Reservation Policy Transformed India's Social and Political Landscape
Nov 06, 2025 10:17 am CST
This article examines the profound impact of the Mandal Commission recommendations implemented by Prime Minister VP Singh in 1990, establishing 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in government positions. The policy triggered nationwide protests, transformed India's political landscape by empowering regional parties with backward caste bases, and led to the rise of leaders like Lalu Prasad Yadav and Mulayam Singh Yadav. The article traces BP Mandal's life journey from his fight against caste discrimination to heading the commission whose recommendations continue to shape India's social justice framework.
Bihar Assembly Election 2023: Key Candidates and Constituencies in First Phase of Polling
Nov 06, 2025 09:06 am CST
The first phase of Bihar's assembly election has begun with polling across 121 constituencies, featuring numerous political heavyweights. Prominent candidates include RJD's Tejashwi Yadav contesting from Raghopur, his estranged brother Tej Pratap Yadav representing his newly formed JJD in Mahua, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha from BJP, folk singer Maithili Thakur making her political debut, and Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav representing RJD. The election also features Jan Suraaj's transgender candidate Preeti Kinnar in Bhorey, potentially marking a significant step for social inclusion in Bihar's politics.