electoral strategy
Bihar Elections 2023: How INDIA Bloc's Internal Conflicts Benefit the NDA's Electoral Prospects
Oct 18, 2025 08:55 pm CST
The INDIA bloc's promising united opposition front has devolved into political chaos during Bihar assembly elections, with approximately 10 "friendly contests" between Mahagathbandhan candidates undermining their collective strength. Despite early momentum from rallies led by Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav, delayed candidate announcements, conflicting ambitions, and strategic confusion have transformed initial optimism into disarray, creating a significant electoral advantage for the ruling NDA coalition.
Anurag Thakur Calls Prashant Kishor "General Who Fled" After Decision to Skip Bihar Elections
Oct 16, 2025 01:02 pm CST
BJP leader Anurag Thakur criticizes Prashant Kishor for not contesting Bihar elections, referring to him as a "general who fled." Meanwhile, Kishor predicts NDA's defeat and claims Nitish Kumar's JDU will win fewer than 25 seats, while setting a target of 150 seats for his Jan Suraaj Party in the upcoming November polls.
BJP's Strategic Mastery: How Equal Seat-Sharing in Bihar Elections Could Reshape Political Power Dynamics
Oct 14, 2025 01:30 am CST
The BJP has finalized a strategic seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, marking a historic shift by contesting equal seats with JD(U) for the first time. This calculated approach mirrors their successful Maharashtra strategy and could position the party to claim Bihar's Chief Ministership if their candidates outperform JD(U) counterparts. Meanwhile, the opposition Mahagathbandhan remains mired in negotiations with elections less than three weeks away, highlighting BJP's organizational advantage in this critical electoral battle.
NDA Resolves Bihar Seat-Sharing: BJP and JD(U) to Contest 101 Seats Each Following Amit Shah's Intervention
Oct 13, 2025 12:48 am CST
The National Democratic Alliance has finalized its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections after crucial negotiations led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. BJP and JD(U) will contest 101 seats each, with Chirag Paswan's LJP(R) receiving 29 seats and smaller allies HAM and RLM allocated six seats each. The alliance emphasized unity and balanced representation across all coalition partners while maintaining Nitish Kumar's central role in their electoral strategy.
Prashant Kishor Challenges Tejashwi Yadav in Raghopur: Vows Amethi-Like Defeat in Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 11, 2025 11:46 pm CST
Former political strategist Prashant Kishor has launched his Jan Suraaj Party's campaign from Tejashwi Yadav's home constituency of Raghopur, vowing to defeat the RJD leader similar to Rahul Gandhi's Amethi loss. Kishor's direct challenge in Bihar's upcoming assembly elections highlights growing political competition as he criticizes caste-based voting while engaging with villagers about local development issues and basic amenities.
Nitish Kumar: Bihar's Enduring X-Factor in the 2024 Elections
Oct 09, 2025 04:44 pm CST
This analysis examines Nitish Kumar's continued significance in Bihar's political landscape despite his declining approval ratings. As elections approach, Kumar's unique coalition of EBCs, Kurmi-Koeris, and women voters remains crucial for the NDA alliance. While facing challenges from younger leaders and voter fatigue after nearly two decades in power, his welfare programs and political maneuvering still make him an indispensable factor that could determine Bihar's electoral outcome.
Prashant Kishor Rejects Alliance With Chirag Paswan's LJP For Bihar Elections: "Our Alliance Is With The People"
Oct 08, 2025 10:57 am CST
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor has firmly ruled out any electoral alliance between his Jan Suraaj Party and Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party for the upcoming Bihar elections, stating his party will contest independently. Meanwhile, Paswan continues negotiations with BJP-led NDA allies over seat-sharing demands, seeking 40 assembly seats while being offered only 25.
Once Nitish Kumar's Trump Card, This Group Is Now Rahul Gandhi's Bihar Bet
Sep 24, 2025 05:27 pm CST
In the politics of Bihar, caste is both compass and trap: it orients every voter, every party, every pledge, even as it binds them to inherited hierarchies
The Audacity Of Tejashwi Yadav's Ambition
Sep 22, 2025 06:40 pm CST
Tejashwi Yadav's decision to embark on a five-day Bihar Adhikar Yatra, immediately following a 16-day Voter Adhikar Rally alongside key ally Rahul Gandhi, raises critical questions
"Confident Of Sending MLAs To Tamil Nadu Assembly In 2026": Kamal Haasan
Sep 20, 2025 02:58 am CST
Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan expressed confidence that his party will send legislators to the Tamil Nadu Assembly in 2026, as he leads a round of consultations with party functionaries from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry