assembly elections
Tamil Nadu Increases Dearness Allowance by 3% for Government Employees Ahead of 2026 Elections
Nov 13, 2025 05:14 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance for government employees, teachers, and pensioners, raising it from 55% to 58% effective July 2025. This pre-election measure will benefit approximately 16 lakh individuals and cost the state Rs 1,829 crore annually, coming amid growing pressure over unfulfilled pension reform promises.
Bihar's Record Voter Turnout: Historical Patterns Suggest Potential Political Shift Despite NDA's Projected Victory
Nov 13, 2025 02:13 am CST
Bihar has witnessed an unprecedented 66.91% voter turnout in recent elections, marking a 9.62 percentage point increase from 2020. While exit polls predict an NDA victory, historical data reveals that Bihar has experienced government changes three times when voter turnout increased by more than five percentage points. This pattern, coupled with higher female voter participation at 71.6% compared to men's 62.8%, introduces an intriguing dynamic that could challenge predicted outcomes despite favorable forecasts for the ruling alliance.
NDA Celebrates Anticipated Bihar Election Victory with 500 Kg Laddoos and Feast for 50,000
Nov 12, 2025 09:15 pm CST
As Bihar awaits assembly election results, the NDA alliance is preparing massive celebrations in Patna, including 500 kg of laddoos and a feast for 50,000 people. BJP members and Anant Singh's family are organizing extensive preparations, including five lakh traditional sweets, reflecting their confidence following favorable exit polls predicting an NDA victory.
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Record 66.9% Voter Turnout Marks Historic Democratic Milestone
Nov 12, 2025 02:34 am CST
The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections achieved a historic 66.9% voter turnout—the highest since 1951—with over 7.5 crore voters participating in the Special Intensive Revision process. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar praised the transparent elections, highlighting women's unprecedented 71% turnout as exit polls predict an NDA victory.
BJP's Maithili Thakur: "Mentally Ready to Serve Bihar People" as Exit Polls Predict NDA Victory
Nov 11, 2025 11:31 pm CST
Folk singer Maithili Thakur, BJP's 25-year-old candidate from Alinagar constituency, shares her transformative political journey during her first election campaign as exit polls predict a strong NDA victory in Bihar. The state recorded a historic 66.90% voter turnout, with results expected on November 14.
Prashant Kishor Dismisses Rahul Gandhi's Influence on Bihar's Gen Z Voters: "Not a Homogeneous Group"
Nov 09, 2025 11:44 pm CST
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor challenges the notion that Rahul Gandhi influences Bihar's youth voters, emphasizing that Generation Z cannot be treated as a uniform group that acts collectively. In an exclusive interview, Kishor highlights youth unemployment as the real electoral factor and dismisses Congress's relevance in the Bihar assembly elections, claiming the party has significant presence only in the Seemanchal region.
Prashant Kishor Challenges PM Modi's RJD Fear Tactics: Jan Suraaj Offers New Alternative in Bihar Elections
Nov 08, 2025 02:01 pm CST
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor criticizes PM Modi for using fear of Lalu Yadav's "jungle raj" to win votes in Bihar elections. As the state records historic 64.66% turnout in first phase voting, Kishor presents his party as a fresh alternative beyond the traditional NDA and RJD options, with second phase polling scheduled for November 11.
Tej Pratap Yadav and Ravi Kishan's Unexpected Airport Meeting Sparks Political Realignment Rumors in Bihar Elections
Nov 08, 2025 09:48 am CST
Former RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav and BJP MP Ravi Kishan were spotted engaged in conversation at Patna airport, generating speculation about potential political realignment during Bihar's assembly elections. Their unexpected meeting has raised questions about Yadav's future political moves after his expulsion from RJD, with Kishan suggesting BJP's openness to welcoming "devotees of Bholenath" dedicated to public service.
Mamata Banerjee Denies Accepting SIR Voter Forms Despite Party Newspaper Claims
Nov 06, 2025 08:52 pm CST
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has publicly denied reports from her own party newspaper that she personally received voter enumeration forms, reaffirming her opposition to the Special Intensive Revision process. The contradiction has sparked political controversy as BJP leaders question the discrepancy, intensifying tensions ahead of upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal.
Boat Access to Polls: Bihar Residents Navigate Water Barriers to Vote in Assembly Elections
Nov 06, 2025 07:33 pm CST
In Bihar's Danapur Diara, residents face unique challenges during the first phase of assembly elections as they must use boats to reach polling stations due to the absence of a bridge. The riverine area recorded varying voter turnout rates across constituencies despite transportation difficulties, highlighting the determination of locals to participate in the democratic process while advocating for essential infrastructure development.