Mahagathbandhan
The Bhumihar Factor: How a 3% Community Became the Decisive Force in Bihar's 2025 Elections
Nov 04, 2025 02:32 am CST
As Bihar approaches its 2025 assembly elections, the Bhumihar community, despite comprising only 2.9% of the electorate, has emerged as the pivotal force shaping political outcomes. This article examines how this historically influential upper caste navigates contemporary politics through powerful strongmen like Anant Singh and Suraj Bhan Singh, whose decades-old rivalry epitomizes the intersection of crime, violence, and electoral strategy in regions like Mokama. With both NDA and Mahagathbandhan aggressively courting Bhumihar voters through strategic candidate nominations, these elections will test traditional allegiances and potentially redefine Bihar's political landscape beyond numerical representation.
Owaisi Slams Tejashwi Yadav For "Extremist" Comment: Political Tension Rises Ahead Of Bihar Elections
Nov 03, 2025 02:54 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has launched a fierce counterattack against RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav after being labeled an "extremist," highlighting growing tensions ahead of Bihar's 2025 Assembly elections. Following failed alliance negotiations, Owaisi's party plans to contest 100 seats independently, positioning itself as a third front in Bihar's political landscape and potentially challenging traditional voting patterns in Muslim-dominated regions like Seemanchal.
Bihar Election Showdown: Amit Shah's Crime Ministry Claims vs. Tejashwi Yadav's Fearless Response
Nov 02, 2025 06:43 pm CST
The political battle in Bihar heats up as Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleges RJD would create ministries for kidnapping if elected, while Tejashwi Yadav boldly responds by invoking his father Lalu Yadav's past arrest of BJP mentor L.K. Advani. As the two-phase election approaches, both leaders intensify their campaigns with sharp exchanges and confident predictions about the outcome.
Bihar Political Showdown: Tejashwi Yadav's Crime Crackdown Promise Met with Sharp Rebuke from NDA Leaders
Nov 02, 2025 04:04 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has vowed to launch a major crackdown on criminals within two months if the Mahagathbandhan comes to power in Bihar, following the arrest of JDU candidate Anant Singh. Union Minister Chirag Paswan and other NDA leaders have firmly rejected these claims, emphasizing the current government's commitment to justice regardless of political affiliations and dismissing Yadav's chances of forming government in the upcoming elections.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah: Bihar Elections Will Favor NDA Under Nitish Kumar's Leadership
Nov 02, 2025 03:01 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah discusses Bihar's political landscape ahead of assembly elections, highlighting improved law and order under Nitish Kumar's leadership, development initiatives, and the BJP's commitment to their alliance. Shah emphasizes self-employment opportunities to reduce migration, addresses illegal immigration concerns, and predicts NDA winning 160 seats while warning against the return of "jungle raj" if Mahagathbandhan returns to power.
Amit Shah Slams Opposition's Democracy Claims, Predicts NDA's Bihar Victory
Nov 02, 2025 01:44 am CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes the Opposition for attempting to delegitimize democracy in India, claiming allegations of vote theft only arise when BJP wins. In an NDTV interview, Shah addressed Congress's parliamentary participation issues and confidently predicted a two-thirds majority for NDA in upcoming Bihar elections under Nitish Kumar's leadership.
Amit Shah Warns of "Jungle Raj" Return: Highlights Bihar's Progress Under Nitish Kumar's Leadership
Nov 02, 2025 12:36 am CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Nitish Kumar's governance for transforming Bihar while warning against the return of "jungle raj" if Mahagathbandhan regains power. He highlighted infrastructure improvements, emphasized NDA's focus on creating self-employment opportunities, particularly for women, and questioned the economic feasibility of opposition's job creation promises.
Home Minister Amit Shah: India's Democratic Roots Too Strong for Nepal-Style Gen Z Protests
Nov 02, 2025 12:31 am CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah dismissed the possibility of Nepal-style Gen Z protests in India, citing the nation's strong democratic foundation. Speaking at NDTV Bihar Power Play, he addressed Bihar's upcoming elections, warning against the return of "jungle raaj" if Mahagathbandhan comes to power, while highlighting the achievements of the NDA government in the state.
Amit Shah Challenges Tejashwi Yadav's Job Promise: "Would Cost Four Times Bihar's Budget"
Nov 02, 2025 12:00 am CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah critiques RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's election promise of government jobs, calculating it would require Rs 12.85 lakh crore—four times Bihar's entire budget. Shah distinguishes between the opposition's job guarantees and NDA's broader livelihood creation strategy that includes self-employment and cottage industries, designed to reduce migration from Bihar while providing sustainable income opportunities.
Amit Shah Confirms Nitish Kumar's Leadership in Bihar Election: NDA's Strategic Alliance Explained
Nov 01, 2025 11:44 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has confirmed that the NDA is contesting the Bihar assembly election under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership, addressing speculation about the alliance's hierarchy. Shah explained the constitutional process for selecting the chief minister post-election while comparing the five-party NDA coalition to the five Pandavas, highlighting their unified approach against the opposition Mahagathbandhan ahead of the November polls.