Mahagathbandhan

  • Family Divided: Rabri Devi Supports Both Sons in Bihar Election While Lalu Yadav Backs Only Tejashwi

    Family Divided: Rabri Devi Supports Both Sons in Bihar Election While Lalu Yadav Backs Only Tejashwi

    Nov 06, 2025 05:32 pm CST

    In Bihar's ongoing elections, Rabri Devi has publicly wished both her sons well despite their political rivalry, with Tejashwi Yadav leading the Mahagathbandhan alliance as chief ministerial candidate while his expelled elder brother Tej Pratap contests independently with his newly formed Janshakti Janata Dal party. This family drama unfolds against the backdrop of patriarch Lalu Yadav having disowned Tej Pratap while firmly backing Tejashwi as Bihar's next potential leader.

  • Lalu Yadav Calls for Change in Bihar After 20 Years of JDU Rule - "Time to Flip the Political Roti"

    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 Election 2025: 5 Key Battlegrounds in Phase I with Family Rivalries, Political Dramas

    Bihar Election 2025: 5 Key Battlegrounds in Phase I with Family Rivalries, Political Dramas

    Nov 06, 2025 12:00 pm CST

    The first phase of Bihar's 2025 Assembly election has begun across 121 constituencies, featuring intense contests between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JDU-BJP alliance and Tejashwi Yadav's opposition Mahagathbandhan. Key battlegrounds include Raghopur where Tejashwi seeks a third term, Mahua featuring a family feud between the Yadav brothers, Mokama with imprisoned strongman Anant Singh, Tarapur testing BJP's state chief, and Alinagar where folk singer Maithili Thakur represents BJP's fresh approach to politics.

  • Rahul Gandhi Urges Bihar

    Rahul Gandhi Urges Bihar's Gen Z Voters to Counter "Vote Theft" in Assembly Elections

    Nov 06, 2025 02:48 am CST

    Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeals to first-time and young voters in Bihar to participate in the assembly elections, warning about alleged "vote theft" conspiracies similar to those he claims occurred in Haryana and other states. The opposition leader emphasizes democratic responsibility while NDA leaders reject his allegations as attempts to create discord ahead of the two-phase election.

  • Lalan Kumar Defects from BJP to RJD: Major Political Shift Before Bihar Assembly Elections

    Lalan Kumar Defects from BJP to RJD: Major Political Shift Before Bihar Assembly Elections

    Nov 06, 2025 01:51 am CST

    Sitting Pirpainti MLA Lalan Kumar has joined Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) just one day before Bihar's first phase of assembly elections. After being denied a BJP ticket, Kumar's dramatic switch represents a significant political realignment as the state prepares for crucial two-phase polls on November 6 and 11.

  • Legacy of Terror: How Mohammad Shahabuddin

    Legacy of Terror: How Mohammad Shahabuddin's Son Osama Shapes Bihar's Raghunathpur Election

    Nov 05, 2025 08:05 pm CST

    In Bihar's Raghunathpur constituency, Osama Shahab, son of notorious don Mohammad Shahabuddin, carries his father's powerful legacy into the Assembly elections. Despite his London education and law degree, Shahab's candidacy has reignited debates about criminalization in politics, with the ruling NDA warning voters about returning to "Jungle Raj" while demographic advantages may favor the RJD candidate in this closely watched electoral battle.

  • Akhilesh Yadav

    Akhilesh Yadav's Sharp Response to Yogi Adityanath's 'Three Monkeys' Jibe in Bihar Election Campaign

    Nov 05, 2025 01:23 pm CST

    Amid Bihar's heated election campaign, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav delivered a scathing comeback to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's 'Appu, Pappu and Tappu' jibe against opposition leaders. This exchange highlights intensifying political rhetoric as the NDA alliance and Mahagathbandhan coalition compete in the upcoming two-phase Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for early November.

  • Bihar Assembly Elections 2023: Battle Between NDA and Mahagathbandhan in First Phase of Polling

    Bihar Assembly Elections 2023: Battle Between NDA and Mahagathbandhan in First Phase of Polling

    Nov 05, 2025 02:56 am CST

    The first phase of Bihar assembly elections on November 6 will see a crucial contest between the NDA led by PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar against the Mahagathbandhan coalition. With 121 constituencies at stake, key issues include unemployment, migration, corruption, and declining public services. While Mahagathbandhan holds a historical advantage in the region, NDA's resource-rich campaign presents a formidable challenge in this pivotal democratic exercise.

  • Prashant Kishor

    Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj: The Potential Game-Changer in Bihar Assembly Elections

    Nov 05, 2025 02:32 am CST

    This comprehensive analysis examines how poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor and his Jan Suraaj party could reshape Bihar's electoral landscape. With candidates fielded in all 243 constituencies, Jan Suraaj presents itself as an alternative to the traditional Lalu Yadav and Nitish Kumar-led coalitions. Data projections suggest that securing 15-18% of votes could give Kishor significant influence, potentially determining whether the NDA or Mahagathbandhan forms the next government in Bihar.

  • Prashant Kishor Challenges Tejashwi Yadav

    Prashant Kishor Challenges Tejashwi Yadav's Election Promises in Bihar Assembly Polls

    Nov 04, 2025 08:48 pm CST

    In Bihar's upcoming two-phase assembly elections, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has publicly criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for making "unrealistic" campaign promises. While campaigning in Bhojpur, Kishor mockingly suggested Yadav should prepare retirement plans, claiming the RJD leader faces inevitable electoral defeat. Meanwhile, Yadav has doubled down on his Mahagathbandhan's flagship "Mai Bahin Maan Yojana" promising Rs 30,000 to women if elected to power.