Mahagathbandhan
Sushant Singh Rajput's Cousin Divya Gautam Announced as CPI(ML) Liberation Candidate for Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 14, 2025 01:23 pm CST
Divya Gautam, cousin of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has been nominated by CPI(ML) Liberation to contest from Digha constituency in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. The theatre artist and former AISA leader will file her nomination on Wednesday as part of the opposition's Mahagathbandhan alliance, which includes RJD and Congress. The two-phase elections are scheduled for November 6 and 11.
BJP's Strategic Mastery: How Equal Seat-Sharing in Bihar Elections Could Reshape Political Power Dynamics
Oct 14, 2025 01:30 am CST
The BJP has finalized a strategic seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, marking a historic shift by contesting equal seats with JD(U) for the first time. This calculated approach mirrors their successful Maharashtra strategy and could position the party to claim Bihar's Chief Ministership if their candidates outperform JD(U) counterparts. Meanwhile, the opposition Mahagathbandhan remains mired in negotiations with elections less than three weeks away, highlighting BJP's organizational advantage in this critical electoral battle.
How Corruption Charges Against Lalu Yadav Family Could Reshape Bihar Election Dynamics
Oct 13, 2025 06:27 pm CST
The corruption case against RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son Tejashwi, and wife Rabri Devi related to the IRCTC hotel scam has emerged as a potential game-changer for Bihar's upcoming elections. This development may weaken the opposition Mahagathbandhan's position in seat-sharing negotiations while creating competing narratives of political persecution versus accountability that could influence voter sentiment across urban and rural constituencies.
Six Major Challenges Threatening Tejashwi Yadav's Political Ambitions in Bihar's 2025 Election
Oct 13, 2025 12:20 am CST
Tejashwi Yadav faces six critical obstacles on his path to victory in Bihar's 2025 assembly election, including Prashant Kishor's strategic challenge, AIMIM's threat to the Muslim-Yadav coalition, family rivalries, Congress's hesitation, alliance complications, and the limitations of his political legacy. Having narrowly lost in 2020 by just 0.03% of votes, Tejashwi's ability to navigate these roadblocks will determine whether he can transform his political fortunes in Bihar's complex political landscape.
JMM Demands 12 Seats in Bihar Elections, Issues October 14 Ultimatum to INDIA Bloc
Oct 12, 2025 11:44 am CST
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has issued an ultimatum to the INDIA bloc, demanding allocation of at least 12 assembly seats for the upcoming Bihar elections by October 14. JMM spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya emphasized the party's commitment to the Mahagathbandhan alliance but warned they would make independent decisions if not given "respectable representation," highlighting their crucial campaign support in several Bihar constituencies.
Tejashwi Yadav Promises Immediate Teachers' Recruitment Process If Mahagathbandhan Wins Bihar Elections
Oct 12, 2025 02:02 am CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has pledged to immediately initiate the teachers' recruitment examination (TRE-4) if the Mahagathbandhan alliance wins power in Bihar. He criticized the current government for reducing promised teacher vacancies from 1.27 lakh to just 27,000, while highlighting his previous administration's successful recruitment of over 2 lakh teachers without paper leaks. Yadav also promised government jobs for one person from each jobless household in Bihar.
AIMIM to Contest 100 Seats in Bihar Elections After INDIA Bloc Rejection: Owaisi Builds Third Alternative
Oct 11, 2025 05:23 pm CST
AIMIM plans to contest 100 seats in upcoming Bihar assembly elections, significantly expanding from their previous electoral presence. Party president Asaduddin Owaisi aims to establish a third political alternative in Bihar's traditionally bipolar political landscape after being rejected by the INDIA bloc. With elections scheduled for November, AIMIM targets regions with significant Muslim populations while facing accusations of dividing secular votes to benefit BJP.
Tejashwi Yadav's Bold One Job Per Family Promise: Transforming Bihar's Employment Landscape
Oct 10, 2025 12:44 am CST
Tejashwi Yadav, Bihar's Opposition Leader, has pledged to provide one government job per family, addressing the state's 3.9% unemployment rate. As November elections approach, this promise resonates in a region devastated by economic uncertainty and pandemic effects. Having claimed creation of 500,000 jobs during his previous 17-month tenure as Deputy Chief Minister, Yadav faces the monumental challenge of implementing this vision across Bihar's 13.43 crore population, potentially reshaping the state's socioeconomic future.
Nitish Kumar: Bihar's Enduring X-Factor in the 2024 Elections
Oct 09, 2025 04:44 pm CST
This analysis examines Nitish Kumar's continued significance in Bihar's political landscape despite his declining approval ratings. As elections approach, Kumar's unique coalition of EBCs, Kurmi-Koeris, and women voters remains crucial for the NDA alliance. While facing challenges from younger leaders and voter fatigue after nearly two decades in power, his welfare programs and political maneuvering still make him an indispensable factor that could determine Bihar's electoral outcome.
Tejashwi Yadav Promises Government Jobs for Every Bihar Household Ahead of State Elections
Oct 09, 2025 04:22 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has made a groundbreaking campaign promise to provide a government job to one member of every family in Bihar if the Opposition alliance wins the upcoming state elections. The proposed legislation would be introduced within 20 days of government formation, with implementation promised within 20 months, directly addressing unemployment as Bihar's most pressing issue.