Samrat Choudhary
Bihar Assembly Election 2023: Key Candidates and Constituencies in First Phase of Polling
Nov 06, 2025 09:06 am CST
The first phase of Bihar's assembly election has begun with polling across 121 constituencies, featuring numerous political heavyweights. Prominent candidates include RJD's Tejashwi Yadav contesting from Raghopur, his estranged brother Tej Pratap Yadav representing his newly formed JJD in Mahua, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha from BJP, folk singer Maithili Thakur making her political debut, and Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav representing RJD. The election also features Jan Suraaj's transgender candidate Preeti Kinnar in Bhorey, potentially marking a significant step for social inclusion in Bihar's politics.
BJP's Samrat Choudhary Confirms Unwavering Support for Nitish Kumar as Bihar Chief Minister
Nov 01, 2025 02:38 pm CST
At NDTV's Bihar Power Play event in Patna, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary firmly stated that the BJP will continue supporting Nitish Kumar as Bihar's Chief Minister, highlighting his developmental achievements since 2005. Choudhary addressed succession rumors, criticized RJD as anti-women, and dismissed allegations from political newcomers while emphasizing the NDA's commitment to Bihar's progress.
The Legacy of Political Dynasties: How Family Connections Shape Bihar's 2025 Assembly Elections
Oct 19, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Bihar's upcoming Assembly elections showcase the continuing dominance of political dynasties, with numerous candidates from established political families contesting across party lines. As the state prepares for its two-phase polls on November 6 and 11, heirs of prominent politicians including RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and BJP's Samrat Choudhary are leading the electoral race, raising questions about merit-based politics and democratic principles in a state where educational attainment remains low and dynastic advantages persist across all major parties.
Nitish Kumar May Be Honest But His Ministers Looting State: Prashant Kishor
Sep 21, 2025 03:27 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may be honest but his cabinet ministers and officers are looting crores from the people of the state, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has told NDTV.