Mahagathbandhan
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.
Prashant Kishor Predicts Jan Suraaj Will Win Either Under 10 or Over 150 Seats in Bihar Election
Nov 01, 2025 02:40 pm CST
Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor predicts his Jan Suraaj Party will either secure fewer than 10 seats or more than 150 seats in the upcoming Bihar election. Speaking at NDTV's Bihar Power Play Conclave, he emphasized that voting requires a leap of faith from citizens and claimed his party would be part of a triangular contest in at least 160-170 constituencies, challenging both the Mahagathbandhan and NDA alliances.
Prashant Kishor Predicts Triangular Contest in Bihar Elections: Jan Suraaj to Challenge Traditional Alliances
Nov 01, 2025 02:39 pm CST
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has confidently predicted a triangular electoral contest in 160-170 seats for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Speaking at NDTV's Power Play conclave, the former political strategist asserted his newly formed party will emerge as a significant alternative to both the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances, claiming that one-third of Bihar's voters are seeking an alternative political option outside the traditional coalitions.
Prashant Kishor Reveals Jan Suraaj's Strategy: "Bihar Wants an Alternative to Both NDA and Mahagathbandhan"
Nov 01, 2025 02:38 pm CST
During NDTV's Bihar Power Play Conclave, political strategist Prashant Kishor outlined Jan Suraaj's vision as a third alternative in Bihar's politics. He claimed one-third of Bihar's voters are dissatisfied with both major alliances, predicted a strong showing in 160-170 constituencies, and explained his merit-based candidate selection process while challenging the dominance of caste-based politics in the state.
Women's Representation in Bihar Elections Hits 15-Year Low Despite Voter Outreach Efforts
Nov 01, 2025 12:25 am CST
The 2025 Bihar elections feature only 258 women candidates versus 2,357 men, marking the lowest female representation in 15 years. While political parties aggressively court women voters through welfare schemes and promises, they continue citing "winnability" as the reason for limited tickets to female candidates. BJP's women candidates showed the highest success rate (69%) in the previous election, yet overall representation continues to decline despite parties' public commitments to gender equality in politics.
Bihar Assembly Election 2023: Key Factors Shaping The Political Landscape
Oct 31, 2025 09:56 pm CST
The upcoming Bihar Assembly Election represents a crucial turning point where unemployment, outmigration, caste dynamics, religious demographics, and gender politics converge to shape voter decisions. With over 50% of Bihar's population under 40 years old, Tejashwi Yadav's promise of government jobs competes with Nitish Kumar's prohibition policy that appeals to women voters. This comprehensive analysis examines how these factors will determine which political vision resonates most with Bihar's electorate seeking hope and opportunity.
PM Modi Exposes Congress-RJD Rift and Condemns Chhath Puja Insult Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 30, 2025 03:33 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted growing tensions between Congress and RJD alliance partners while campaigning in Muzaffarpur for Bihar elections. He criticized opposition leaders for disrespecting Chhath Puja traditions, emphasized the contrast between NDA's development agenda and opposition's history of misgovernance, and revealed efforts to secure UNESCO heritage status for the Chhath festival.
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.
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.