BJP
Controversy Erupts Over Adina Mosque in West Bengal: Religious Heritage or Contested Site?
Oct 18, 2025 10:01 am CST
A social media post by TMC MP Yusuf Pathan about the historic Adina Mosque in Malda has sparked a religious controversy in West Bengal. While Pathan highlighted its 14th century Islamic heritage, BJP officials countered by calling it "Adinath Temple," reigniting debates about whether the structure was built over a Hindu temple. This ongoing dispute led to religious demonstrations last year and intervention by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Amit Shah Challenges Tejashwi Yadav's Government Job Guarantee and Criticizes Rahul Gandhi's Yatra in Bihar
Oct 17, 2025 08:37 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah questions the financial feasibility of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's promise to provide government jobs to every family in Bihar during his pre-election visit. Shah also criticized Rahul Gandhi's Voter Adhikar Yatra while emphasizing BJP's stance against illegal immigrants ahead of the November assembly elections.
Congress Nominates Mohammad Naushad for Jale Amid Controversy Over PM Modi Comments
Oct 17, 2025 12:39 pm CST
Congress has selected Mohammad Naushad as its candidate for Bihar's Jale constituency in the 2025 assembly elections, despite recent controversy surrounding abusive remarks about PM Modi's late mother at his rally. The nomination comes amid ongoing tension between Congress and RJD over seat allocation, with BJP's two-time winner Jivesh Mishra seeking re-election as the incumbent candidate.
Vikasheel Insaan Party Secures 15 Seats in Bihar Election Alliance: Mahagathbandhan Coalition Finalized
Oct 17, 2025 03:00 am CST
Mukesh Sahani's Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP) has agreed to contest 15 seats in the Bihar assembly election, resolving coalition uncertainty within the Mahagathbandhan alliance. The deal includes promises of one Rajya Sabha and two MLC seats, strengthening opposition unity ahead of the November two-phase voting. With this arrangement finalized, the alliance now prepares to face BJP and Prashant Kishor's new Jan Suraaj Party.
Muslim Representation and Caste Dynamics: JDU's Strategic Candidate Selection for Bihar Elections 2025
Oct 16, 2025 05:10 pm CST
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JDU has nominated four Muslim candidates among its 101 seats for the 2025 Bihar assembly elections, focusing on strategic representation in the Seemanchal region while maintaining careful caste balancing across Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, and other categories as part of the NDA's electoral strategy in Bihar.
Women Voters: The Decisive Force Behind NDA's Electoral Success in Bihar
Oct 16, 2025 03:10 pm CST
Analysis reveals how women voters have become the cornerstone of NDA's electoral strategy in Bihar, with data showing the alliance wins 60.5% of seats in female-majority constituencies. As the 2025 elections approach, both BJP and JD(U) are strengthening their appeal to women through welfare schemes, reservations, and economic incentives, creating a new political identity that transcends traditional caste boundaries.
Anurag Thakur Calls Prashant Kishor "General Who Fled" After Decision to Skip Bihar Elections
Oct 16, 2025 01:02 pm CST
BJP leader Anurag Thakur criticizes Prashant Kishor for not contesting Bihar elections, referring to him as a "general who fled." Meanwhile, Kishor predicts NDA's defeat and claims Nitish Kumar's JDU will win fewer than 25 seats, while setting a target of 150 seats for his Jan Suraaj Party in the upcoming November polls.
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.
Mamata Banerjee Raises Alarm Over "Outsider Influx" in Bhowanipore Constituency Ahead of Bengal Elections
Oct 15, 2025 11:22 pm CST
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has voiced concerns about systematic displacement of local voters in her Bhowanipore constituency, claiming "outsiders" are purchasing properties and forcing out residents. With state elections approaching, she urged vigilance regarding electoral roll revisions while opposition BJP suggests her comments reflect uncertainty about her electoral prospects.
PM Modi Asks Bihar Women to Call Him 'Brother', Emphasizes Their Role in Upcoming Election Victory
Oct 15, 2025 10:18 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with BJP booth workers in Bihar, asking women to address him as 'brother' while emphasizing female voters' crucial role in the upcoming assembly elections. Modi predicted a "double Diwali" with NDA's victory on November 14, urged outreach about government schemes, and warned against returning to "jungle raj." Elections for Bihar's 243-member Assembly will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11.
