Rashtriya Janata Dal
Lalu Yadav's New Residence Marks Generational Shift in RJD and Bihar Politics
Nov 30, 2025 03:10 pm CST
RJD chief Lalu Yadav has moved to a tightly regulated new home that symbolizes a significant political transition in Bihar. Once known for his open-door politics at residences that functioned as bustling political courts, his current home enforces strict visitor protocols prioritizing his health. This change reflects the broader shift as his son Tejashwi Yadav increasingly takes charge of party operations, signaling the end of an era in Bihar's mass politics.
Prashant Kishor Rules Out Return to Political Strategy After Jan Suraaj's Bihar Election Defeat
Nov 19, 2025 05:02 pm CST
Former political strategist Prashant Kishor has confirmed he won't return to advising politicians following his party Jan Suraaj's complete defeat in Bihar elections. Despite orchestrating past victories for major parties including BJP and Trinamool Congress, Kishor remains focused solely on Bihar politics, refusing to advise Tamil actor-politician Vijay in upcoming Tamil Nadu elections while pledging to continue his political journey despite initial setbacks.
Tejashwi Yadav Declines Opposition Leadership After RJD's Bihar Defeat, Relents Under Lalu's Insistence
Nov 18, 2025 06:53 pm CST
Following the Rashtriya Janata Dal's poor performance in the Bihar elections, Tejashwi Yadav attempted to step down as Leader of Opposition, taking responsibility for the party's defeat. His father Lalu Prasad Yadav, however, insisted he retain the leadership role. Meanwhile, family tensions have emerged with Tejashwi defending his aide Sanjay Yadav against accusations from his sister Rohini Acharya, highlighting deepening divisions within the influential political family.
Lalu Prasad Yadav Addresses Family Conflict: Tejashwi and Rohini's Feud Following Bihar Election Defeat
Nov 18, 2025 10:35 am CST
RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav has promised to resolve the escalating family dispute between his son Tejashwi Yadav and daughter Rohini Acharya following the party's poor performance in Bihar's assembly elections. The conflict erupted when Tejashwi allegedly blamed Rohini for the electoral loss and physically confronted her, prompting her emotional announcement to disown her family. The controversy has further complicated matters by involving personal attacks regarding Rohini's previous kidney donation to her father, highlighting the intersection of family dynamics and political challenges within one of Bihar's most influential political families.
Political Dynasty Feuds in India: From Lalu Yadav's Family to Regional Power Struggles
Nov 17, 2025 07:19 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines major political family feuds across India, beginning with the recent collapse of Lalu Prasad Yadav's family unity following RJD's crushing 2025 Bihar election defeat. The article details nine prominent political dynasty conflicts, including the KCR family in Telangana, Samajwadi Party's Yadav family, Maharashtra's Thackerays, Tamil Nadu's Karunanidhi heirs, Haryana's Chautalas, Bihar's Paswans, Andhra's YSR family, BJP's Mahajan-Munde families, and PMK's Ramadoss dispute, revealing how power struggles within political families reshape Indian regional politics.
Inside the Lalu Yadav Family Conflict: How the Bihar Election Results Triggered a Political Fallout
Nov 16, 2025 09:14 pm CST
The article details the family conflict within RJD chief Lalu Yadav's household following Bihar's election results, where Rohini Acharya quit politics after a confrontation with her brother Tejashwi Yadav. Sources reveal tensions had been building for months, exacerbated by internal party dynamics and election losses, ultimately leading to a public family breakdown and political crisis.
How BJP's Cash Transfer Strategy to Women Voters Secured Bihar Election Victory
Nov 14, 2025 09:03 pm CST
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance's overwhelming victory in Bihar defied expectations of anti-incumbency against Nitish Kumar. This analysis explores how strategic cash transfers to women voters, first tested in Haryana and Maharashtra, became the winning formula that opposition parties couldn't counter. The article examines how immediate financial benefits outweighed future promises, alongside effective caste alliances that ultimately delivered the NDA's decisive victory.
Bihar Election 2025: Satish Kumar Yadav Poised to Defeat Tejashwi Yadav in Raghopur After Beating Rabri Devi in 2010
Nov 14, 2025 03:42 pm CST
In a dramatic turn of events in the 2025 Bihar elections, BJP's Satish Kumar Yadav is on the verge of defeating opposition's chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav in the Raghopur constituency. This potential upset is especially significant as Satish Kumar previously defeated Tejashwi's mother Rabri Devi in the same constituency in 2010. The ruling BJP-JDU alliance appears headed for a landslide victory, while the defeat would represent a catastrophic setback for the RJD and the larger opposition INDIA bloc.
Folk Singer Maithili Thakur Leads in Bihar Assembly Elections: Balancing Music and Political Ambitions
Nov 14, 2025 02:23 pm CST
Maithili Thakur, the 25-year-old folk singer and BJP candidate from Alinagar constituency in Darbhanga, is leading in her debut election. Despite facing initial criticism, she aims to balance her musical career with political responsibilities while serving Bihar under PM Modi's leadership. Early trends show her maintaining a lead of over 4,500 votes against RJD's Binod Mishra.
Bihar Election Results 2025: Left Front Suffers Major Setback as NDA Secures Landslide Victory
Nov 14, 2025 01:54 pm CST
The 2025 Bihar Assembly election saw the Left parties within the Mahagathbandhan alliance facing a significant defeat, winning only 8 seats despite contesting 33. This contributed to a decisive victory for the BJP-JDU led National Democratic Alliance, which secured 193 seats against the opposition's 48, confirming Amit Shah's earlier predictions and marking a substantial reversal from the 2020 election results.