assembly elections
Chirag Paswan Praises BJP and JDU's Generosity in Bihar Election Seat-Sharing Deal
Oct 18, 2025 05:48 pm CST
Union Minister Chirag Paswan thanked Bihar's JDU and BJP for accommodating smaller NDA partners in the seat-sharing arrangement for upcoming assembly elections. His LJP (Ram Vilas) secured 29 seats despite having no current MLAs. Paswan criticized the opposition INDIA bloc for internal conflicts while predicting an NDA victory under PM Modi's leadership in the November polls.
Himanta Sarma Claims Political Exploitation of Zubeen Garg's Legacy: Analysis of Post-Death Controversies in Assam
Oct 16, 2025 07:50 pm CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has alleged that individuals who previously criticized singer Zubeen Garg are now exploiting his death for political advantage against BJP. Following violent protests in Baksa district related to arrests in the singer's drowning case, Sarma urged citizens to trust the judicial process rather than succumb to politically motivated narratives. The government has established a 10-member Special Investigation Team to investigate Garg's September 19 death in Singapore.
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.
ECI Issues Digital Time Vouchers for Free Political Broadcasts on Doordarshan Ahead of Bihar Assembly Elections 2025
Oct 16, 2025 02:29 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has issued digital time vouchers to political parties for free broadcasts on Doordarshan and All India Radio ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Each party receives 45 minutes of base time with additional allocations based on previous electoral performance. Broadcasts will be scheduled between candidate list publication and two days before polling, with strict adherence to ECI and Prasar Bharati guidelines required for all submissions.
Congress Distributes Tickets for Bihar Assembly Elections Amid Alliance Negotiations and Internal Protests
Oct 16, 2025 02:48 am CST
Congress has begun distributing tickets for Bihar's assembly elections while navigating internal protests and finalizing seat-sharing arrangements with RJD and other alliance partners. State Congress president Rajesh Kumar and other sitting MLAs received nominations as the party reportedly agreed to contest 61 seats in the upcoming polls, with nomination deadlines approaching for both election phases.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Confrontation: Stalin and Opposition Clash Over Karur Stampede Tragedy
Oct 15, 2025 07:44 pm CST
The Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed a heated exchange between Chief Minister MK Stalin and Opposition leader EPS regarding the Karur stampede incident that claimed 41 lives. Stalin blamed the TVK party's indiscipline while EPS accused the government of negligence, highlighting political tensions ahead of upcoming Assembly elections and raising questions about emergency response protocols for public gatherings.
West Bengal Voter Mapping Progress Falls Short: Only 7 of 24 Districts Complete Task Ahead of Assembly Elections
Oct 15, 2025 04:40 pm CST
West Bengal's voter mapping process shows limited progress with only seven districts completing the task despite approaching deadlines. The Election Commission has appointed additional officers to expedite the verification of voter entries to their geographical locations ahead of next year's assembly elections, with challenges arising from urbanization, population shifts, and historical registration issues across districts.
Political Rivalry Within Marriages: Husbands Replace Wives in Bihar Assembly Election Tickets
Oct 15, 2025 01:50 am CST
In Bihar's upcoming assembly elections, an unusual trend has emerged where husbands are competing against their own wives for party tickets, with men currently leading 2-0. Anant Singh and Sujit Singh have replaced their legislator wives in Mokama and Gaurabauram constituencies respectively, highlighting a complex intersection of family dynamics and political ambitions across party lines.
No Appeals Filed Against Voter Deletions in Bihar as Supreme Court Hearing Approaches
Oct 09, 2025 02:49 am CST
The Election Commission reported zero appeals filed under Section 24(A) regarding voter name deletions in Bihar, despite removing 3.66 lakh names from electoral rolls. This revelation comes before a crucial Supreme Court hearing where petitioners argue voters weren't properly notified about removals, while the Commission maintains the deletion process was legitimate ahead of upcoming assembly elections.
Bhojpuri Star Pawan Singh Receives Y+ Security Protection Before Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 08, 2025 02:55 pm CST
Prominent Bhojpuri actor and singer Pawan Singh has been granted Y+ category security months ahead of the Bihar assembly elections following his return to the BJP. This security upgrade comes as Singh prepares for the 2025 Bihar elections, while his wife Jyoti Singh also announces her political ambitions in the state.