JMM Bihar elections
JMM Withdraws from Bihar Elections Citing "Political Conspiracy" by INDIA Bloc Allies
Oct 20, 2025 09:27 pm CST
Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has abruptly withdrawn from the Bihar assembly elections after initially announcing plans to contest six seats independently. The party alleges a "political conspiracy" by its INDIA bloc allies - the RJD and Congress - and has threatened to reassess these alliances in Jharkhand, signaling deeper rifts within the opposition coalition ahead of the November elections.
Congress Releases Second List for Bihar Assembly Elections: Five Candidates Named Amid Alliance Tensions
Oct 19, 2025 01:23 am CST
Congress has announced its second list of candidates for the Bihar assembly elections, naming five contenders for key constituencies while the Mahagathbandhan alliance faces internal challenges. With RJD and Congress engaged in "friendly fights" on several seats and JMM deciding to contest independently, opposition unity appears fragmented as Bihar prepares for polls on November 6 and 11, with results scheduled for November 14.