Lalu Yadav
Family Divided: Rabri Devi Supports Both Sons in Bihar Election While Lalu Yadav Backs Only Tejashwi
Nov 06, 2025 05:32 pm CST
In Bihar's ongoing elections, Rabri Devi has publicly wished both her sons well despite their political rivalry, with Tejashwi Yadav leading the Mahagathbandhan alliance as chief ministerial candidate while his expelled elder brother Tej Pratap contests independently with his newly formed Janshakti Janata Dal party. This family drama unfolds against the backdrop of patriarch Lalu Yadav having disowned Tej Pratap while firmly backing Tejashwi as Bihar's next potential leader.
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Key Leaders Cast Votes as First Phase Polling Records 27.65% Turnout by Mid-Morning
Nov 06, 2025 02:04 pm CST
The first phase of Bihar's assembly elections has begun with 121 seats voting today, recording a 27.65% turnout by 11 am. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Lalu Yadav, and other prominent leaders have already cast their votes. The NDA seeks another term against the Grand Alliance led by Tejashwi Yadav, whose jobs promise has become central to the campaign. Prashant Kishor's new Jan Suraaj Party adds complexity to the electoral equation in a contest focusing on unemployment, corruption, and public services.
Bihar Election 2025: 5 Key Battlegrounds in Phase I with Family Rivalries, Political Dramas
Nov 06, 2025 12:00 pm CST
The first phase of Bihar's 2025 Assembly election has begun across 121 constituencies, featuring intense contests between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JDU-BJP alliance and Tejashwi Yadav's opposition Mahagathbandhan. Key battlegrounds include Raghopur where Tejashwi seeks a third term, Mahua featuring a family feud between the Yadav brothers, Mokama with imprisoned strongman Anant Singh, Tarapur testing BJP's state chief, and Alinagar where folk singer Maithili Thakur represents BJP's fresh approach to politics.
Bihar Assembly Election 2023: The Battle of Razor-Thin Margins in Key Constituencies
Nov 06, 2025 09:49 am CST
As 121 assembly seats in Bihar head to polls today, all eyes are on constituencies that were decided by incredibly slim margins in 2020. The closest contest was in Hilsa where JD(U) won by just 12 votes, while several other seats like Barbigha, Matihani, Bachhwara, Kurhani, and Bakhri were decided by fewer than 1,000 votes. These constituencies represent critical battlegrounds where both the ruling and opposition alliances are focusing their resources and scrutiny.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj: The Potential Game-Changer in Bihar Assembly Elections
Nov 05, 2025 02:32 am CST
This comprehensive analysis examines how poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor and his Jan Suraaj party could reshape Bihar's electoral landscape. With candidates fielded in all 243 constituencies, Jan Suraaj presents itself as an alternative to the traditional Lalu Yadav and Nitish Kumar-led coalitions. Data projections suggest that securing 15-18% of votes could give Kishor significant influence, potentially determining whether the NDA or Mahagathbandhan forms the next government in Bihar.
Family Betrayal in Bihar Politics: Tej Pratap Yadav's Campaign Against Brother Tejashwi Draws Godfather Parallels
Nov 04, 2025 07:30 pm CST
In a dramatic turn of events reminiscent of The Godfather, Tej Pratap Yadav, expelled son of RJD patriarch Lalu Yadav, is actively campaigning against his younger brother Tejashwi in Bihar's elections. Leading his newly formed Janshakti Janata Dal party, Tej Pratap has declared "there is no brother in the battleground, only enemy," while invoking Mahabharata references. This high-profile family feud follows Tej Pratap's controversial expulsion from RJD over a personal scandal, creating significant political drama in Bihar's electoral landscape.
Bihar Election Showdown: Amit Shah's Crime Ministry Claims vs. Tejashwi Yadav's Fearless Response
Nov 02, 2025 06:43 pm CST
The political battle in Bihar heats up as Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleges RJD would create ministries for kidnapping if elected, while Tejashwi Yadav boldly responds by invoking his father Lalu Yadav's past arrest of BJP mentor L.K. Advani. As the two-phase election approaches, both leaders intensify their campaigns with sharp exchanges and confident predictions about the outcome.
Bihar Political Showdown: Tejashwi Yadav's Crime Crackdown Promise Met with Sharp Rebuke from NDA Leaders
Nov 02, 2025 04:04 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has vowed to launch a major crackdown on criminals within two months if the Mahagathbandhan comes to power in Bihar, following the arrest of JDU candidate Anant Singh. Union Minister Chirag Paswan and other NDA leaders have firmly rejected these claims, emphasizing the current government's commitment to justice regardless of political affiliations and dismissing Yadav's chances of forming government in the upcoming elections.
BJP Criticizes Lalu Yadav for Halloween Celebrations After His Kumbh Festival Remarks Ahead of Bihar Elections
Nov 02, 2025 02:34 pm CST
The BJP has called out RJD leader Lalu Yadav for celebrating Halloween at home after previously criticizing the Kumbh festival as "meaningless." The controversy erupted when Yadav's daughter shared photos of him with grandchildren in Halloween costumes, prompting BJP to question his apparent embrace of foreign traditions while dismissing Hindu customs. This political clash comes just days before the Bihar assembly elections scheduled for November 6 and 11, 2025.
Rohini Acharya Defends RJD's Khesari Lal Yadav Against BJP's "Dancer" Jibe in Bihar Election Battle
Oct 30, 2025 09:13 pm CST
Lalu Yadav's daughter Rohini Acharya confronts BJP for mocking Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav, RJD's Chapra candidate, by highlighting BJP's own entertainment industry politicians. The verbal clash intensifies as Bihar prepares for November elections, with Khesari Yadav expressing commitment to supporting Tejashwi Yadav's development vision for the state.
