Seemanchal region
Muslim Representation in Bihar Politics: Owaisi Questions Mahagathbandhan's Deputy CM Choice
Oct 25, 2025 09:17 pm CST
Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM challenges the Mahagathbandhan coalition for overlooking Muslim representation in Bihar's leadership, despite Muslims comprising 18% of the electorate. While contesting 32 seats primarily in Seemanchal and Mithilanchal regions, AIMIM questions why Mukesh Sahani from the smaller Nishad-Mallah-Sahani community was selected as deputy CM candidate. Tejashwi Yadav remains unfazed by this challenge, supported by historical voting patterns and AIMIM's limited influence outside Muslim-majority constituencies. The political dynamics highlight complex questions about representation, polarization, and strategic electoral calculations ahead of Bihar's 2025 elections.
Muslim Representation and Caste Dynamics: JDU's Strategic Candidate Selection for Bihar Elections 2025
Oct 16, 2025 05:10 pm CST
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JDU has nominated four Muslim candidates among its 101 seats for the 2025 Bihar assembly elections, focusing on strategic representation in the Seemanchal region while maintaining careful caste balancing across Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, and other categories as part of the NDA's electoral strategy in Bihar.
RJD and Congress Clash Over 5 Key Bihar Constituencies Ahead of November Elections
Oct 11, 2025 11:29 pm CST
Tensions rise within the INDIA alliance as RJD and Congress struggle to reach consensus on five crucial Bihar constituencies: Baisi, Bahadurganj, Raniganj, Kahlgaon, and Saharsa. Both parties remain engaged in negotiations while simultaneously dealing with disagreements over their chief ministerial candidate ahead of the two-phase November elections.
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.
7 Critical Factors Shaping Bihar Assembly Election 2025: From Unemployment Crisis to Voter Demographics
Oct 07, 2025 02:29 am CST
Bihar's 2025 assembly election represents a crucial democratic test influenced by seven key factors. With voting scheduled for November 6 and 11, the electoral battle centers on widespread unemployment, substantial out-migration, corruption allegations, controversial electoral roll revisions, women's voting power, declining education quality, and immigration concerns in the Seemanchal region. As Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's two-decade leadership faces unprecedented anti-incumbency, the outcome on November 14 will shape not only Bihar's future but reflect broader patterns in Indian democracy.
Asaduddin Owaisi Claims Bihar's 19% Muslim Population Lacks Political Leadership Ahead of Elections
Oct 06, 2025 05:50 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi highlights the lack of Muslim political leadership in Bihar despite their 17.7% population share. Despite winning five seats in the 2020 elections, four AIMIM MLAs defected to RJD. Owaisi reveals failed alliance attempts with the RJD-led opposition, requesting only six seats and a Seemanchal Development Council with no ministerial positions in return.
Bihar Voter List Revision: Magadh Region Gains Voters While Seemanchal Faces Highest Deletions
Oct 01, 2025 06:20 pm CST
The Election Commission has published Bihar's final voter list following a controversial Special Intensive Revision process. The Magadh region recorded the highest voter addition rate at 2.6%, while the minority-dominated Seemanchal region saw the highest deletion rate at 7.7%. The final list contains 7.42 crore eligible voters, sparking political debates between BJP and Congress over the revision's transparency and impact on upcoming elections.
Asaduddin Owaisi Challenges PM Modi's Claims of Bangladeshi Infiltrators in Bihar
Sep 26, 2025 04:06 pm CST
As Bihar elections approach, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly refuted Prime Minister Modi's claims about Bangladeshi infiltrators in the state, particularly in the Seemanchal region. Owaisi made a pointed reference to former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina currently residing in Delhi, while the controversy over voter roll revisions continues to intensify political tensions between the ruling BJP alliance and opposition parties including RJD and Congress.
No Word On INDIA Bloc Invite, Asaduddin Owaisi To Start Solo Bihar Campaign
Sep 23, 2025 05:33 pm CST
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi will start his Bihar election campaign with a three-day 'Seemanchal Nyay Yatra' from Tuesday.
Why Tejashwi Yadav Does Not Want Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM In Bihar Alliance
Sep 18, 2025 07:34 pm CST
Last week, MLA and AIMIM's Bihar chief Akhtarul Iman arrived at RJD founder Lalu Prasad Yadav's residence at Patna's Circular Road with a posse of drumbeaters