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Jitan Ram Manjhi Demands 15 Seats for Hindustan Awam Morcha in Bihar NDA Alliance
Oct 08, 2025 04:50 pm CST
Former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has threatened to withdraw his Hindustan Awam Morcha from contesting the upcoming Bihar elections if not allocated at least 15 seats, while still remaining in the NDA alliance. BJP chief JP Nadda has reportedly reached out to address the tension as NDA's seat-sharing formula remains unannounced with JDU and BJP expected to contest approximately 100 seats each.
Bhojpuri Star Pawan Singh Receives Y+ Security Protection Before Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 08, 2025 02:55 pm CST
Prominent Bhojpuri actor and singer Pawan Singh has been granted Y+ category security months ahead of the Bihar assembly elections following his return to the BJP. This security upgrade comes as Singh prepares for the 2025 Bihar elections, while his wife Jyoti Singh also announces her political ambitions in the state.
Bihar Deputy CM Compares Lalu Prasad Yadav to Dhritarashtra Over Political Support for Son Tejashwi
Oct 08, 2025 01:26 pm CST
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha draws a Mahabharata parallel, claiming RJD founder Lalu Prasad Yadav has become like the blind king Dhritarashtra due to excessive support for his son Tejashwi Yadav amid upcoming Bihar elections. The BJP leader accuses the veteran politician of maligning Bihar to maintain political relevance while responding to Lalu's recent criticism of the NDA.
Prashant Kishor Rejects Alliance With Chirag Paswan's LJP For Bihar Elections: "Our Alliance Is With The People"
Oct 08, 2025 10:57 am CST
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor has firmly ruled out any electoral alliance between his Jan Suraaj Party and Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party for the upcoming Bihar elections, stating his party will contest independently. Meanwhile, Paswan continues negotiations with BJP-led NDA allies over seat-sharing demands, seeking 40 assembly seats while being offered only 25.
TMC Office Vandalized in Tripura: Political Tensions Rise Between BJP and Trinamool Congress
Oct 08, 2025 01:26 am CST
The Trinamool Congress headquarters in Agartala was allegedly attacked by BJP's youth wing members, escalating political tensions between the two parties. A TMC delegation from Kolkata will visit to assess the damage, while BJP held protests over a separate attack on their representatives in West Bengal. This incident highlights the growing political rivalry between BJP and TMC in northeastern India ahead of upcoming elections.
Bihar Election: Opposition Alliance Struggles to Finalize CM Candidate With Election Less Than 30 Days Away
Oct 07, 2025 08:03 pm CST
With Bihar elections approaching in just 30 days, the opposition Mahagathbandhan alliance faces internal uncertainty over its chief ministerial candidate. While Tejashwi Yadav is the RJD's preferred choice, Congress has yet to formally endorse him as the INDIA bloc's official candidate, creating tensions within the coalition challenging Nitish Kumar and the BJP in the upcoming November polls.
NDA-BJP Alliance Finalizing Bihar Assembly Seat-Sharing With Chirag Paswan's LJP
Oct 07, 2025 07:13 pm CST
The NDA alliance is expected to finalize seat-sharing for Bihar assembly elections within days, with negotiations between BJP and Chirag Paswan's LJP (Ram Vilas) currently underway. Paswan seeks 40-45 seats based on his party's perfect Lok Sabha performance, while BJP offers 25 seats. An announcement is likely to be made in Patna soon, as talks continue amid strategic positioning from both sides.
7 Critical Factors Shaping Bihar Assembly Election 2025: From Unemployment Crisis to Voter Demographics
Oct 07, 2025 02:29 am CST
Bihar's 2025 assembly election represents a crucial democratic test influenced by seven key factors. With voting scheduled for November 6 and 11, the electoral battle centers on widespread unemployment, substantial out-migration, corruption allegations, controversial electoral roll revisions, women's voting power, declining education quality, and immigration concerns in the Seemanchal region. As Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's two-decade leadership faces unprecedented anti-incumbency, the outcome on November 14 will shape not only Bihar's future but reflect broader patterns in Indian democracy.
PM Modi Condemns Violent Attack on BJP Officials During Flood Relief Efforts in West Bengal
Oct 07, 2025 02:22 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has denounced the attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Sankar Ghosh by a mob in West Bengal's flood-affected Dooars region, criticizing the Trinamool Congress government for the state's deteriorating law and order situation while urging BJP workers to continue their relief efforts despite the violence.
Bihar Assembly Election 2024: Nitish Kumar Leads CM Race with 42% Support, Modi Factor Remains Significant
Oct 06, 2025 09:31 pm CST
According to a recent IANS-Matrize News Communications opinion poll, Nitish Kumar dominates the Bihar chief minister race with 42% voter support, while Tejashwi Yadav trails at 15%. The survey reveals strong approval (73%) for Kumar's governance, particularly on law and order, with the 'Modi factor' expected to significantly impact the upcoming two-phase elections scheduled for November 6 and 11, 2024.