Indian politics
Ahmed Patel's Daughter Challenges Congress to Adapt to Modern Indian Political Landscape After Bihar Defeat
Nov 19, 2025 01:40 am CST
Mumtaz Patel, daughter of Congress veteran Ahmed Patel, delivers a candid critique of her party's outdated strategies following poor performance in Bihar elections. She argues that power concentration among disconnected leaders has led to repeated failures, emphasizing that Congress must evolve its approach to remain relevant in today's changed political environment despite maintaining its position as the principal opposition party with nationwide presence.
Understanding Bihar Elections: How Electoral Mathematics Explains RJD's Defeat Despite Higher Vote Share
Nov 18, 2025 08:53 pm CST
This analysis explains the apparent paradox in Bihar's recent elections where RJD received more total votes than BJP and JD(U) but won significantly fewer seats. The article demonstrates how the first-past-the-post electoral system, contested seat numbers, and vote concentration—not electoral manipulation—determined the outcome, providing a mathematical explanation for NDA's landslide victory despite RJD's higher absolute vote count.
Shashi Tharoor Praises PM Modi's Vision for Post-Colonial India, Sparking Congress Controversy
Nov 18, 2025 05:57 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has once again stirred controversy by publicly praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech on India's development and rejection of colonial mindsets. The Thiruvananthapuram representative highlighted Modi's vision of India as an "emerging model" rather than just an "emerging market," while potentially widening the rift with his own party leadership. This article examines the growing tensions within Congress as Tharoor continues to express views that appear to align with the Prime Minister's national vision.
Lalu Prasad Yadav Addresses Family Conflict: Tejashwi and Rohini's Feud Following Bihar Election Defeat
Nov 18, 2025 10:35 am CST
RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav has promised to resolve the escalating family dispute between his son Tejashwi Yadav and daughter Rohini Acharya following the party's poor performance in Bihar's assembly elections. The conflict erupted when Tejashwi allegedly blamed Rohini for the electoral loss and physically confronted her, prompting her emotional announcement to disown her family. The controversy has further complicated matters by involving personal attacks regarding Rohini's previous kidney donation to her father, highlighting the intersection of family dynamics and political challenges within one of Bihar's most influential political families.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj: Analysis of Electoral Failure in Bihar and Future Political Prospects
Nov 17, 2025 10:10 pm CST
This in-depth analysis examines why political strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party failed in its electoral debut in Bihar despite significant social media presence. The article explores organizational weaknesses, timing issues, and strategic missteps while considering whether this new political movement can overcome its initial setbacks to become a viable third alternative in Bihar's political landscape.
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.
India's Longest-Serving Chief Ministers: From Chamling to Nitish Kumar's Tenth Term
Nov 15, 2025 09:44 pm CST
As Nitish Kumar prepares for his tenth term as Bihar's Chief Minister following NDA's victory, we examine India's political landscape by ranking the ten longest-serving chief ministers in Indian history. From Pawan Kumar Chamling's record 24-year tenure in Sikkim to Parkash Singh Badal's multiple terms in Punjab, this comprehensive overview highlights the remarkable political longevity of regional leaders who have shaped India's state governance for decades.
Prashant Kishor's Failed Bihar Prediction: Will the Political Strategist Keep His Promise to Quit?
Nov 15, 2025 08:26 pm CST
Renowned election strategist Prashant Kishor faces a critical moment after his prediction that JDU would win fewer than 25 seats in Bihar proved dramatically wrong, with Nitish Kumar's party securing 85 seats instead. Having previously vowed to quit politics if his forecast failed, Kishor now confronts a situation reminiscent of his 2021 Bengal prediction, when he correctly anticipated BJP's performance. As his own party performs poorly in its electoral debut, political observers await his next move following his conspicuous silence since the results were announced.
Trinamool MP Condemns Modi's Bengal Remarks: "BJP Insults Our Cultural Icons and Identity"
Nov 15, 2025 02:18 pm CST
Following Prime Minister Modi's comments suggesting Bihar's election victory paves the way for BJP's success in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose delivered a fierce rebuttal accusing the BJP of treating Bengal as a conquest and disrespecting Bengali culture, language and icons. Ghose defended Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's leadership while criticizing the central government's approach to federalism and treatment of Bengali-speaking citizens.
PM Modi Redefines 'M-Y' Formula as NDA Secures Historic Victory in Bihar Elections
Nov 14, 2025 10:43 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates the NDA's landslide victory in Bihar, cleverly redefining the traditional 'M-Y' (Muslim-Yadav) vote bank as 'Mahila and Youth'. The BJP-JDU alliance is set to win over 200 of Bihar's 243 seats, powered by unexpected support from traditional RJD voters, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape.
