Mahagathbandhan
Bihar Election Phase 2: 121 Seats, Seemanchal Battle, and Caste Dynamics Explained
Nov 09, 2025 07:29 pm CST
The second phase of Bihar Assembly elections encompasses 122 constituencies across 20 districts with 3.7 crore eligible voters. This critical phase includes the politically sensitive Seemanchal region with its significant Muslim population, while Extremely Backward Classes (36% of Bihar's population) may play a decisive role. The BJP-led NDA and RJD-led Mahagathbandhan are engaged in intense competition, with regional strongholds and caste dynamics significantly influencing electoral outcomes.
Women-Centric Welfare Schemes: The New Game-Changer in Bihar's Electoral Mathematics
Nov 08, 2025 07:18 pm CST
An analysis of how women-focused welfare programs could potentially shift Bihar's electoral dynamics by delivering a 6-9% vote share boost, counterbalancing Prashant Kishor's influence and determining whether NDA can maintain power against the Mahagathbandhan alliance in upcoming elections.
Chirag Paswan Predicts Record Victory for United NDA in Bihar Assembly Elections
Nov 08, 2025 06:59 pm CST
Union Minister Chirag Paswan discusses the strategic advantage of a united NDA in Bihar's assembly elections, contrasting it with the divided opposition. He predicts record-breaking results while explaining his previous criticism of the state's law and order situation as responsible alliance behavior rather than disloyalty.
Patna Administration Clarifies Ink Mark Confusion on LJP MP Shambhavi Chaudhary's Fingers During Bihar Elections
Nov 08, 2025 04:13 pm CST
The Patna District Administration has issued a formal clarification regarding viral social media content showing LJP (Ram Vilas) MP Shambhavi Chaudhary with ink marks on both fingers after voting. Officials explained this was due to a polling staff error, where ink was initially applied to her right hand before being correctly applied to her left hand after intervention. This statement comes in response to opposition allegations of potential voter fraud during the first phase of Bihar assembly elections, which saw a 65.08% turnout.
Asaduddin Owaisi Rejects 'BJP B-Team' Label, Challenges Opposition to Self-Introspect Amid Bihar Elections
Nov 08, 2025 02:06 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has firmly dismissed accusations of being BJP's "B-team" or a "vote-cutter" in Bihar elections, challenging opposition parties to self-reflect on their repeated failures against the NDA. Speaking to NDTV, Owaisi revealed that AIMIM had offered to join the INDIA bloc but received no response, while expressing skepticism about the Mahagathbandhan's chances in the ongoing assembly elections scheduled to conclude on November 14.
Tejashwi Yadav Dismisses Prashant Kishor's Electoral Impact in Bihar: Exclusive NDTV Interview
Nov 07, 2025 07:15 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav confidently asserts in an exclusive NDTV interview that Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party will have no significant impact on Bihar's election outcome, despite record voter turnout in the first phase. Yadav remains optimistic about forming the next government with promises of transforming Bihar into a corruption-free hub for IT, textiles, and agro-based industries.
Bihar Migration Crisis: Tejashwi Yadav Claims Women Voters Demand Sons' Return and Economic Development
Nov 07, 2025 07:11 pm CST
In a significant interview with NDTV, Tejashwi Yadav, RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial candidate, asserts that Bihar's record 64.66% voter turnout represents women's desire for their migrant sons to return home. He claims voters have rejected 20 years of NDA governance in favor of addressing the state's persistent problems of migration, unemployment, and underdevelopment, with promises to transform Bihar into an IT, textile, and agricultural processing hub that would eliminate the need for out-migration.
Record Voter Turnout in Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav Claims People Voting for Development and Change
Nov 07, 2025 06:52 pm CST
In an exclusive NDTV interview, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav discusses Bihar's unprecedented 65% voter turnout, attributing it to citizens' desire for economic development and political change. Yadav highlighted his past achievements and vision for transforming Bihar into an industrial and technological hub, while criticizing current leadership for failing to attract investment and address corruption.
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.
Amit Shah Condemns Rahul Gandhi's Army Caste Inquiry During Bihar Election Campaign
Nov 06, 2025 08:20 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Rahul Gandhi for questioning the caste composition of Indian Army personnel during election rallies in Bihar. Shah emphasized that military service transcends caste divisions while campaigning for NDA across Madhubani, West Champaran, and Motihari districts. He promised infrastructure development and warned against "infiltrators" if opposition parties gain power in the state elections.