Rashtriya Janata Dal
Election Commission Enforces Zero Tolerance Policy After Murder Case Rocks Bihar Elections
Nov 02, 2025 04:11 pm CST
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar reaffirms the Election Commission's zero tolerance stance on violence following a political murder in Bihar's Mokama constituency that led to JDU candidate Anant Singh's arrest. Kumar reassured voters of comprehensive security measures for the upcoming two-phase elections, emphasizing the Commission's commitment to neutrality and transparency while encouraging maximum voter participation in what he expects to be exemplary elections by global standards.
Congress MP Akhilesh Singh Confirms Rahul Gandhi's Active Role in Bihar Election Campaign
Nov 01, 2025 03:40 pm CST
In an interview with NDTV, Congress MP Akhilesh Singh highlights Rahul Gandhi's strategic involvement in Bihar's election campaign, explains Congress's alliance-based seat distribution strategy, and expresses confidence about delivering surprising results in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for November 6 and 11, with counting on November 14.
Amit Shah Confirms Nitish Kumar Will Remain Bihar Chief Minister If NDA Wins
Oct 29, 2025 07:13 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has officially confirmed that Nitish Kumar will continue as Bihar's Chief Minister if the NDA retains power, ending speculation about the alliance's leadership. This announcement comes after the opposition Mahagathbandhan had already named their CM candidate and released their election manifesto.
RJD Expels 27 Leaders for Anti-Party Activities as Bihar Election Approaches: NDA Partners Follow Suit
Oct 28, 2025 02:31 am CST
In a significant pre-election purge, Rashtriya Janata Dal has expelled 27 leaders for anti-party activities just days before Bihar goes to polls in November. This disciplinary action coincides with similar moves by alliance partners BJP and JDU, who have also removed rebel leaders to maintain party discipline and present a united front ahead of the crucial assembly elections. The expulsions affect sitting MLAs, former legislators, and key party functionaries across the state.
Congress Announces Tejashwi Yadav as Bihar CM Candidate, Challenges NDA to Reveal Their Choice
Oct 24, 2025 01:54 am CST
The Congress party has defended its timing in naming Tejashwi Yadav as the opposition alliance's Chief Ministerial candidate in Bihar, asserting there was no delay and challenging the NDA to announce their candidate. Pawan Khera emphasized that politics is about timing and questioned why the BJP-led alliance hasn't confirmed if Nitish Kumar remains their choice for the position.
Bhojpuri Star Khesari Lal Yadav Defends Music Career While Campaigning for Bihar's Chhapra Seat
Oct 22, 2025 07:29 pm CST
Popular Bhojpuri entertainer Khesari Lal Yadav addresses criticism of his musical content while campaigning as RJD's candidate for Chhapra in the Bihar elections. The 39-year-old political newcomer defends his entertainment career while promising to prioritize local development issues including education, healthcare, and infrastructure if elected on November 6.
JMM Exits Opposition Alliance to Contest Bihar Elections Independently
Oct 18, 2025 10:52 pm CST
Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has announced its decision to contest Bihar assembly elections independently, further fragmenting the Opposition Grand Alliance. The party will field candidates in six constituencies during the November elections, citing a decade-long struggle by party workers in Bihar as motivation for the move.
Tejashwi Yadav's Bold One Job Per Family Promise: Transforming Bihar's Employment Landscape
Oct 10, 2025 12:44 am CST
Tejashwi Yadav, Bihar's Opposition Leader, has pledged to provide one government job per family, addressing the state's 3.9% unemployment rate. As November elections approach, this promise resonates in a region devastated by economic uncertainty and pandemic effects. Having claimed creation of 500,000 jobs during his previous 17-month tenure as Deputy Chief Minister, Yadav faces the monumental challenge of implementing this vision across Bihar's 13.43 crore population, potentially reshaping the state's socioeconomic future.
Tejashwi Yadav to Contest from Two Seats in Bihar Assembly Elections: Raghopur and Phulparas
Oct 08, 2025 10:39 pm CST
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav plans to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections from two constituencies - his family stronghold Raghopur and JD(U)-held Phulparas in Madhubani district. This strategic move follows RJD's strong 2020 performance when they emerged as the single largest party with 75 seats. The election may feature a high-profile battle in Raghopur if political newcomer Prashant Kishor decides to contest from the same constituency.
Nitish Kumar's Leadership in Bihar: A SWOT Analysis of NDA's Electoral Prospects
Oct 07, 2025 02:36 am CST
This comprehensive analysis examines Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's political position as Bihar approaches its assembly elections in November. As the longest-serving CM leading the NDA coalition, Kumar faces both advantages from his "sushasan" (good governance) reputation and welfare schemes, as well as challenges from anti-incumbency after two decades in power. The article provides a detailed SWOT analysis of the NDA's electoral prospects against the INDIA bloc opposition coalition.