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Bihar Records Historic 64.66% Voter Turnout in 2025 Assembly Election Phase 1: What It Means
Nov 06, 2025 11:42 pm CST
The first phase of Bihar's 2025 Assembly election has witnessed an unprecedented 64.66% voter turnout, the highest in the state's electoral history. This significant increase comes despite a controversial voter list revision that removed 47 lakh names. Political analysts are debating whether this high participation signals anti-incumbency against the BJP-JDU alliance or reflects other factors, as Tejashwi Yadav and other prominent candidates await results from 121 constituencies that voted in this phase.
Lalu Yadav Calls for Change in Bihar After 20 Years of JDU Rule - "Time to Flip the Political Roti"
Nov 06, 2025 01:49 pm CST
Veteran RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav has called for political change in Bihar after two decades of JDU rule, comparing politics to a roti that needs flipping to avoid getting burnt. After casting his vote in the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections, he advocated for a government led by his son Tejashwi Yadav to create a "new Bihar" as the state chooses between the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances.
Bihar Police Find No Evidence in NDA Candidate Jyoti Manjhi's Alleged Attack Case
Nov 06, 2025 01:02 am CST
Jyoti Manjhi, a sitting MLA from Barachatti and Hindustan Awam Morcha candidate, claimed she was attacked during her election campaign, but police investigations revealed no evidence supporting these allegations. A Special Investigation Team has been formed to further investigate the incident that reportedly occurred near Shobh Bazaar flyover, while medical examinations at Gaya's Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College Hospital showed no injuries.
Union Minister Lalan Singh Faces FIR for Controversial Remarks During Bihar Election Campaign
Nov 04, 2025 04:59 pm CST
Union Minister Lalan Singh has been charged with making provocative remarks during Bihar's election campaign, instructing supporters to prevent certain leaders from leaving their homes on voting day. The FIR, registered on Election Commission orders, comes as Bihar approaches its first phase of Assembly elections, with opposition RJD criticizing both Singh and election authorities over the controversial statements.
JDU Leader Lalan Singh Alleges Conspiracy Behind Anant Singh's Arrest in Bihar Election Drama
Nov 03, 2025 07:30 pm CST
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) has claimed that JDU's Mokama candidate Anant Singh's recent arrest in a murder case is part of a political conspiracy. Despite the controversy surrounding the five-time MLA's detention, Lalan Singh predicts a landslide victory for Anant Singh in the upcoming November 6 Bihar election, highlighting the complex intersection of politics, power, and criminal allegations in the region's electoral landscape.
NDTV Fact Check Reveals Fake Ration Quote Falsely Attributed to Amit Shah During Bihar Election Summit
Nov 03, 2025 04:34 pm CST
NDTV has debunked a fabricated quote circulating on social media that falsely attributed statements about "5 kg ration" to Home Minister Amit Shah during a recent Bihar election summit. The digitally manipulated graphic containing NDTV branding has been widely shared online despite being completely fake. During the actual event, Shah discussed the BJP-JDU coalition's prospects in the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly election and confirmed they would contest under Nitish Kumar's leadership.
Why Kanhaiya Kumar Is Not Contesting the Bihar Assembly Election: Team Effort Over Individual Ambition
Nov 01, 2025 06:06 pm CST
Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar explains his absence from the Bihar assembly election candidate list despite his commitment to change in the state. Speaking at NDTV's Bihar Power Play, Kumar discusses party loyalty, strategic alliances between national and regional parties, and his view on the BJP-JDU relationship ahead of the November elections.
Congress MP Akhilesh Singh Confirms Rahul Gandhi's Active Role in Bihar Election Campaign
Nov 01, 2025 03:40 pm CST
In an interview with NDTV, Congress MP Akhilesh Singh highlights Rahul Gandhi's strategic involvement in Bihar's election campaign, explains Congress's alliance-based seat distribution strategy, and expresses confidence about delivering surprising results in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for November 6 and 11, with counting on November 14.
Rahul Gandhi Launches Bihar Election Campaign with Sharp Criticism of Prime Minister Modi
Oct 29, 2025 07:45 pm CST
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi kicked off his party's Bihar election campaign with strong accusations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, claiming electoral manipulation while BJP representatives swiftly condemned his remarks. The upcoming two-phase Bihar election begins November 6, with results to be announced on November 14, amid growing tensions between opposition and ruling alliances over policy promises and the legacy of former Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur.
RJD Expels 27 Leaders for Anti-Party Activities as Bihar Election Approaches: NDA Partners Follow Suit
Oct 28, 2025 02:31 am CST
In a significant pre-election purge, Rashtriya Janata Dal has expelled 27 leaders for anti-party activities just days before Bihar goes to polls in November. This disciplinary action coincides with similar moves by alliance partners BJP and JDU, who have also removed rebel leaders to maintain party discipline and present a united front ahead of the crucial assembly elections. The expulsions affect sitting MLAs, former legislators, and key party functionaries across the state.