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Mamata Banerjee Condemns SIR as Amit Shah's Strategic Move to Overthrow Bengal Government
Dec 03, 2025 07:06 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of using the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists as a calculated strategy to topple her government ahead of Assembly polls. Speaking in Malda, she highlighted concerns over rushed implementation, claiming 39 deaths related to SIR while reassuring residents they won't face detention camps. The political confrontation intensifies as Shah maintains the process is necessary to prevent infiltration and protect democratic integrity.
Osama Shahab Wins Raghunathpur Assembly Seat: Son of Former Siwan MP Mohammad Shahabuddin Defeats JD(U) Rival
Nov 14, 2025 11:31 pm CST
RJD candidate Osama Shahab, son of former Siwan MP Mohammad Shahabuddin, has won the Raghunathpur assembly seat in Bihar by defeating JD(U)'s Vikas Kumar Singh with a margin of 9,248 votes. NDA leaders had criticized his candidacy, suggesting it signaled a potential "return of jungle raj" in the state.
Tejashwi Yadav Trails in RJD Stronghold Raghopur as Bihar Election Results Unfold
Nov 14, 2025 04:13 pm CST
As vote counting progresses in Bihar's high-stakes Assembly elections, Tejashwi Yadav, the Opposition's Chief Ministerial candidate, finds himself trailing by over 2,000 votes in Raghopur, a constituency long considered an RJD stronghold. Despite this challenge in his family's traditional seat, the 36-year-old leader remains confident about the Mahagathbandhan's prospects of forming the government.
Tejashwi Yadav Raises Concerns Over Potential Vote Manipulation in Bihar Assembly Elections
Nov 14, 2025 02:22 am CST
On the eve of Bihar assembly election vote counting, Grand Alliance's Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav has expressed concerns about potential result manipulation, particularly in constituencies with narrow margins. He urged the Election Commission to ensure impartial counting amid ongoing controversies over voter list revisions and exit polls predicting an NDA victory.
111-Year-Old Woman Fulfills Democratic Duty: Centenarian Casts Historic Vote in Bihar Assembly Elections
Nov 11, 2025 11:25 pm CST
In a remarkable display of civic engagement, 111-year-old Nasima Khatun cast her vote during the second phase of Bihar's assembly elections. As the oldest voter in Supaul district, her participation highlights the strong democratic commitment across generations as Bihar records significant voter turnout of 67.14 percent. The elections will determine the fate of 12 ministers from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's cabinet, with vote counting scheduled for November 14.
Prashant Kishor Rejects Coalition Possibilities in Bihar Elections, Stands Firm Against BJP
Nov 09, 2025 09:34 pm CST
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has firmly ruled out joining any coalition government in Bihar, declaring his opposition to BJP on ideological grounds. In an exclusive interview, the political strategist emphasized his commitment to forming government independently or remaining in opposition after the ongoing Bihar Assembly elections, which recorded 65.08% voter turnout in the first phase.
PM Modi Concludes Bihar Election Campaign, Confident of NDA Victory in Final Phase
Nov 09, 2025 02:51 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his campaign for Bihar assembly elections, claiming voters delivered a "65-volt shock" to the opposition INDIA bloc in the first phase. Modi promised to return for the new NDA government's swearing-in ceremony while cabinet colleagues Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh sharply criticized opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. The final phase of voting approaches as political leaders from across India descended on the state for last-minute campaigning.
VVPAT Slips Dumped in Bihar: Election Official Suspended for Electoral Negligence
Nov 08, 2025 10:46 pm CST
An assistant returning officer in Bihar's Samastipur district was suspended after VVPAT slips from mock polls were found dumped along a roadside. While the Election Commission confirms the actual polling process remains uncompromised, legal action has been initiated against the official for negligence in handling electoral materials during the ongoing assembly elections.
Asaduddin Owaisi Postpones Decision on Bihar Opposition Alliance Until Election Results
Nov 08, 2025 03:40 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has stated he will decide on potentially joining Bihar's Opposition grand alliance only after the November 14 election results, refuting allegations of being BJP's "B-team" while focusing on maximizing his party's electoral performance in the state where voter turnout has reached historic levels in the first phase of polling.
Asaduddin Owaisi Rejects 'BJP B-Team' Label, Challenges Opposition to Self-Introspect Amid Bihar Elections
Nov 08, 2025 02:06 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has firmly dismissed accusations of being BJP's "B-team" or a "vote-cutter" in Bihar elections, challenging opposition parties to self-reflect on their repeated failures against the NDA. Speaking to NDTV, Owaisi revealed that AIMIM had offered to join the INDIA bloc but received no response, while expressing skepticism about the Mahagathbandhan's chances in the ongoing assembly elections scheduled to conclude on November 14.