Election Commission
Congress Calls Review Meeting Following Bihar Election Defeat Amid Vote Theft Allegations
Nov 17, 2025 12:14 am CST
Congress has scheduled a crucial review meeting on November 18 involving leaders from 12 states and UTs undergoing electoral roll revision, following its devastating defeat in Bihar elections. The party has raised serious concerns about electoral integrity, with Rahul Gandhi and senior leadership questioning the Election Commission's role while alleging "vote chori" (vote theft) orchestrated at the highest levels of government.
Sharad Pawar Claims Cash Transfers Influenced Bihar Election Results While BJP Defends Welfare Initiatives
Nov 15, 2025 07:22 pm CST
Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar alleges that BJP-led NDA's Bihar election victory was influenced by pre-election Rs 10,000 cash transfers to women voters, raising concerns about electoral integrity. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis dismisses these claims, defending government welfare schemes as legitimate policy initiatives appreciated by voters.
PM Modi Lauds Election Commission for Peaceful Bihar Elections Amid Opposition Criticism
Nov 14, 2025 10:41 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praises the Election Commission for conducting peaceful Bihar Assembly elections with no repolling required, highlighting the success of the Special Intensive Revision process while addressing opposition allegations of electoral misconduct. Following the NDA's significant victory, Modi emphasized how Bihar has overcome its history of electoral irregularities and rejected "jungle raj" politics.
PM Modi Celebrates Democracy as BJP Wins Key Bypolls in Jammu & Kashmir and Odisha
Nov 14, 2025 10:19 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed recent bypoll victories as a triumph for democracy after the BJP secured seats in Jammu and Kashmir's Nagrota and Odisha's Nuapada constituencies. The National Democratic Alliance achieved its most decisive win in Bihar while Devyani Rana and Jay Dholakia emerged victorious in their respective constituencies with significant margins over opposition candidates.
Bihar Election 2025: RJD Secures Highest Vote Share Despite NDA Victory and Seat Deficit
Nov 14, 2025 07:59 pm CST
Despite facing a significant electoral setback in the 2025 Bihar elections, Tejashwi Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has secured the highest vote share at 22.79%, outperforming both the BJP and JDU while trailing substantially in seat count as the NDA retains power with a commanding lead in 204 constituencies.
Bihar Elections: VIP Chief Mukesh Sahani Claims NDA Victory Secured Through Freebies Distribution
Nov 14, 2025 05:42 pm CST
Vikassheel Insaan Party chief Mukesh Sahani claims the NDA's Bihar Assembly election victory was primarily achieved through "rewadi" distribution, particularly citing Nitish Kumar's Rs 10,000 transfer to women voters. Despite being projected as Mahagathbandhan's deputy CM candidate, Sahani's party failed to secure any seats, prompting promises of alliance-wide introspection while alleging Election Commission negligence regarding voter list irregularities.
Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes SIR Process as NDA Takes Strong Lead in Bihar Elections
Nov 14, 2025 04:15 pm CST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has responded to the National Democratic Alliance's commanding lead in Bihar's assembly elections by criticizing the Election Commission's special intensive revision process. As the NDA leads in 193 seats compared to Mahagathbandhan's 45, Yadav claims this electoral advantage stems from voter list manipulation rather than genuine support, warning that such tactics won't work in other states where his party will remain vigilant.
Congress Leader Ashok Gehlot Accuses Election Commission of Allowing Vote Theft in Bihar Elections 2025
Nov 14, 2025 03:49 pm CST
In the Bihar Elections 2025, Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has accused the Election Commission of being a "mute spectator" to alleged electoral malpractice, claiming Rs 10,000 was distributed to voters during polling. Despite record 67.13% voter turnout, the opposition Mahagathbandhan alliance appears headed for defeat as NDA leads in official counts. Gehlot criticized the implementation of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana during elections, comparing it to similar schemes halted by the EC in Tamil Nadu previously.
BJP Celebrates Decisive Bihar Victory as Rahul Gandhi Faces 95th Electoral Defeat
Nov 14, 2025 02:44 pm CST
The BJP has intensified its criticism of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following the NDA's landslide victory in Bihar's assembly election. BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya shared a viral map highlighting Gandhi's "95 electoral defeats" over two decades, while the NDA coalition secured over 190 of 243 seats, far exceeding the majority mark of 122. This comprehensive defeat adds to Congress's string of electoral setbacks under Gandhi's leadership across multiple Indian states since 2004.
Tejashwi Yadav Raises Concerns Over Potential Vote Manipulation in Bihar Assembly Elections
Nov 14, 2025 02:22 am CST
On the eve of Bihar assembly election vote counting, Grand Alliance's Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav has expressed concerns about potential result manipulation, particularly in constituencies with narrow margins. He urged the Election Commission to ensure impartial counting amid ongoing controversies over voter list revisions and exit polls predicting an NDA victory.
