Raghunathpur constituency
Bihar Election 2025: Shahabuddin's Son Osama Leads in Raghunathpur as NDA Dominates Assembly Polls
Nov 14, 2025 07:51 pm CST
Osama Shahab, son of late gangster-politician Mohammad Shahabuddin, leads by over 12,000 votes in Bihar's Raghunathpur constituency as the NDA coalition appears poised for victory with leads in 190+ seats. The election will determine whether Nitish Kumar secures a fifth consecutive term as Chief Minister amid controversy over RJD's candidate selection.
Legacy of Terror: How Mohammad Shahabuddin's Son Osama Shapes Bihar's Raghunathpur Election
Nov 05, 2025 08:05 pm CST
In Bihar's Raghunathpur constituency, Osama Shahab, son of notorious don Mohammad Shahabuddin, carries his father's powerful legacy into the Assembly elections. Despite his London education and law degree, Shahab's candidacy has reignited debates about criminalization in politics, with the ruling NDA warning voters about returning to "Jungle Raj" while demographic advantages may favor the RJD candidate in this closely watched electoral battle.