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Bihar Election 2024: How Caste Calculations Drive NDA and Mahagathbandhan Ticket Distribution
Oct 29, 2025 07:26 pm CST
Analysis of Bihar's upcoming assembly elections reveals both the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances have prioritized core vote banks over inclusive representation, with BJP focusing on upper castes and non-Yadav OBCs while RJD reinforces its Muslim-Yadav base, showcasing how electoral pragmatism supersedes their public slogans about proportional representation.
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.
Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP of Remotely Controlling Bihar Government Through Nitish Kumar's Image
Oct 29, 2025 05:33 pm CST
In his first election rally in Bihar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that BJP is running Bihar through "remote control" while merely using Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as a figurehead. Gandhi criticized the BJP for opposing social justice, creating two different Indias - one for common people and another for billionaires - and warned about potential election manipulation. He promised that if the INDIA bloc forms the government, it would protect all sections of society regardless of caste or religion.
Power Dynamics in Bihar's Grand Alliance: Tejashwi Yadav Dominates Manifesto Visuals Over Rahul Gandhi
Oct 28, 2025 10:45 pm CST
The Grand Alliance in Bihar has released its election manifesto with Tejashwi Yadav prominently featured while Rahul Gandhi appears only as a small thumbnail, sparking criticism from the BJP. This visual hierarchy reflects ongoing tensions within the alliance, as both RJD and Congress continue to struggle with seat-sharing arrangements and are now fielding candidates against each other in several constituencies despite being allies.
Political Battle Intensifies Over 'Jan Nayak' Title in Bihar Election: Congress, BJP, and Allies Clash Over Karpoori Thakur's Legacy
Oct 28, 2025 02:19 pm CST
As Bihar's election approaches, a heated dispute has erupted among political parties over the prestigious 'Jan Nayak' title traditionally associated with socialist icon Karpoori Thakur. The Congress, RJD, and Samajwadi Party are claiming this honorific for their respective leaders, while the BJP-led alliance emphasizes that only Thakur deserves this recognition. This controversy highlights the enduring influence of Thakur's political legacy in Bihar's electoral landscape.
Political Row Erupts Between Karnataka's Priyank Kharge and Assam CM Over Semiconductor Investment Comments
Oct 27, 2025 10:32 pm CST
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma engage in heated exchange over semiconductor investments, with Kharge claiming his comments about regional technology capabilities were twisted by BJP leadership. The dispute highlights tensions around state development priorities and investment allocation in India's growing semiconductor sector.
Tejashwi Yadav Promises Double Allowances for Bihar's Panchayati Raj Representatives If INDIA Bloc Wins
Oct 26, 2025 01:37 pm CST
Tejashwi Yadav, the Opposition's Chief Ministerial candidate in Bihar, has announced that if elected, the INDIA bloc will double allowances for Panchayati Raj representatives, provide pension benefits, and offer Rs 50 lakh insurance coverage. With elections scheduled for November 6 and 11, Yadav confidently stated they need just "20 months" to make Bihar the top state in India.
Amit Shah Praises PM Modi's Anti-Terror Operations While Criticizing Congress and RJD During Bihar Election Rally
Oct 26, 2025 12:03 am CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded Prime Minister Modi for strengthening India's security through decisive actions like Operation Sindoor, surgical strikes, and air strikes following terror attacks, while criticizing Congress and RJD for their previous inaction. Speaking at a Khagaria election rally, Shah also addressed infiltration concerns, promised economic growth, and highlighted the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for November.
Ashok Gehlot Warns Nitish Kumar: BJP May Repeat 'Shinde Betrayal' in Bihar Elections
Oct 24, 2025 06:23 pm CST
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has issued a stark warning to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, suggesting the BJP might betray him after elections just as they did with Maharashtra's Eknath Shinde. Gehlot questioned why the BJP hasn't officially named Kumar as their CM candidate despite claiming to contest under his leadership, while the opposition INDIA bloc has unanimously selected Tejashwi Yadav as their chief ministerial face for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
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.