Lalu Yadav
Tejashwi Yadav Claims Nitish Kumar Will Be Sidelined If NDA Wins Bihar Elections, Promises Corruption-Free Government
Oct 24, 2025 11:14 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claims that Nitish Kumar will not become Chief Minister even if NDA wins the upcoming Bihar elections, asserting the state remains poor despite 20 years of JD(U)-NDA rule. As the INDIA bloc's CM candidate, Yadav promises to deliver a corruption-free government, employment opportunities, and significant development within 20 months that NDA couldn't achieve in 20 years, challenging BJP's control over Bihar politics.
PM Modi Warns Bihar Voters: "Jungle Raj" Legacy Will Endure For Generations
Oct 24, 2025 02:04 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed BJP workers in Bihar, emphasizing the lasting impact of the "jungle raj" era while highlighting the development achievements under NDA governance. Modi urged elderly voters to share their experiences with younger generations and criticized opposition leaders as self-interested and legally compromised, positioning the upcoming election as a crucial opportunity for Bihar's continued progress and stability.
Tejashwi Yadav: Bihar's Political Gambit - Analyzing the Strategic Implications of Opposition's Chief Ministerial Choice
Oct 23, 2025 06:35 pm CST
In a strategic political move, Bihar's Mahagathbandhan alliance has named Tejashwi Yadav as their chief ministerial candidate for upcoming elections. This comprehensive analysis explores the potential benefits of this decision - including youth appeal, core vote consolidation, and anti-incumbency sentiment against Nitish Kumar - while examining significant risks of caste-based counter-mobilization and communal polarization. The article weighs electoral data against historical lessons from the 2020 election to assess whether this represents a political masterstroke or a calculated risk in Bihar's complex social landscape.
BJP Accused of Forcing Jan Suraaj Candidates to Withdraw from Bihar Elections: Prashant Kishor Alleges Intimidation
Oct 21, 2025 09:49 pm CST
Prashant Kishor has accused the BJP of intimidating and pressuring three Jan Suraaj Party candidates into withdrawing their nominations for the Bihar election. He claims the ruling party fears Jan Suraaj's clean candidates more than traditional opposition, showing evidence of meetings between his withdrawn candidates and senior BJP leaders including Amit Shah. Kishor vows to take the matter to the Election Commission and promises his remaining 240 candidates will continue fighting to change Bihar's political landscape.
BJP Announces Full List of 101 Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 16, 2025 03:09 am CST
The BJP has completed its candidate announcements for Bihar assembly polls, releasing three lists totaling 101 candidates. The party has dropped 16 sitting MLAs and nominated folk singer Maithili Thakur from Alinagar. Key battlegrounds include Raghopur, where BJP's Satish Kumar Yadav will challenge RJD's Tejashwi Yadav's stronghold. Bihar's 243-seat assembly election will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Fields Chanchal Singh for Raghopur Seat, Ends Speculation of Direct Contest with Tejashwi Yadav
Oct 15, 2025 12:26 am CST
Jan Suraaj has announced Chanchal Singh as their candidate for Raghopur constituency, ending speculation about Prashant Kishor personally contesting against Tejashwi Yadav in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. The political strategist had earlier hinted at possibly contesting from either Raghopur or Kargahar, but his party has now finalized candidates for both seats ahead of the November polls.
Bihar Grand Alliance Finalizes Seat-Sharing: RJD to Contest 135 Seats, Congress 61 in Upcoming Assembly Elections
Oct 14, 2025 02:41 am CST
Bihar's opposition Grand Alliance has concluded its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming assembly elections, with Lalu Yadav's RJD settling for 135 seats and Congress accepting 61 seats. The breakthrough came after Congress agreed to project Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Ministerial candidate. The remaining seats will be distributed among Left Front parties and other regional allies, creating a united front against the ruling coalition.
Lalu Yadav and Family Face Trial in IRCTC Hotel Scam: Understanding the Corruption Case Against Bihar's Political Dynasty
Oct 13, 2025 04:28 pm CST
Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav, his son Tejashwi, and wife Rabri Devi have been charged in the alleged IRCTC hotel scam case. The corruption allegations stem from Lalu's tenure as Railways Minister, where he allegedly influenced maintenance contracts for IRCTC hotels in exchange for undervalued land. With elections approaching, the RJD party must now balance its legal defense with campaign efforts as they face charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy that could result in significant prison sentences.
In Bihar Ahead Of Polls, Sister Poses Challenge To Tejashwi Yadav
Sep 24, 2025 08:51 pm CST
The rift between Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Yadav's daughter Rohini Acharya and her brother Tejashwi Yadav appears to be heading for a crisis, with her supporters rallying around her. They argue that Lalu Yadav owes his life to her.
Lalu Yadav's Daughter Unfollows Him, Brother Tejashwi On Social Media Ahead Of Polls
Sep 22, 2025 10:17 pm CST
The rift within Rashtriya Janata Dal patriarch Lalu Yadavs family continues to make headlines ahead of the assembly polls in Bihar, when it is essential for the Opposition parties to show a united front.