assembly elections
Chhattisgarh Political Heavyweights Enter Bihar Election Battlefield: Cross-State Strategy Unfolds
Oct 08, 2025 01:49 am CST
As Bihar announces assembly election dates, political dynamics in neighboring Chhattisgarh intensify with former CM Bhupesh Baghel appointed as Congress's senior observer and BJP's Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai preparing to campaign. This cross-state political mobilization carries significant implications for both Bihar's electoral outcome and Chhattisgarh's internal power dynamics, as leaders seek to leverage this opportunity for enhancing their political standing beyond state boundaries.
TMC Office Vandalized in Tripura: Political Tensions Rise Between BJP and Trinamool Congress
Oct 08, 2025 01:26 am CST
The Trinamool Congress headquarters in Agartala was allegedly attacked by BJP's youth wing members, escalating political tensions between the two parties. A TMC delegation from Kolkata will visit to assess the damage, while BJP held protests over a separate attack on their representatives in West Bengal. This incident highlights the growing political rivalry between BJP and TMC in northeastern India ahead of upcoming elections.
BSP Chief Mayawati Announces Party Will Contest Almost All Seats in Upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 06, 2025 10:03 pm CST
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati welcomes the announcement of Bihar's two-phase assembly elections scheduled for November 6 and 11, declaring the party's intention to contest independently in nearly all constituencies. Under the leadership of national convener Akash Anand, BSP has been actively preparing for elections with their 'Sarvajan Hitaya Jagran Yatra' campaign, seeking to establish a "rule of law by law" system in Bihar.
November 11 Bypolls: 8 Assembly Seats Across 7 States Set for Elections with November 14 Vote Count
Oct 06, 2025 09:28 pm CST
The Election Commission has announced bypolls for eight assembly constituencies across seven Indian states on November 11, 2024. The elections will fill vacancies in Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Punjab, Telangana, and Rajasthan, with vote counting scheduled for November 14. These vacancies arose due to various reasons including deaths of sitting legislators and disqualifications.
Patna Metro Inaugurated: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Opens First Section Ahead of Assembly Elections
Oct 06, 2025 05:01 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has inaugurated a 3.45-km elevated section of the Patna Metro, connecting three stations before the state assembly elections announcement. The Rs 13,925.5 crore project, jointly funded by JICA, central and state governments, will eventually feature two corridors with 24 stations, with full operations expected by 2027.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Unusual Behavior Raises Health Concerns Amid Upcoming Elections
Oct 04, 2025 11:55 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's recent public behavior, including sitting with folded hands for an extended period during a virtual event with PM Modi, has fueled opposition concerns about his health and governing capacity. With assembly elections approaching, JD(U) allies defend Kumar while critics question his fitness for office. His unconventional gestures continue to draw attention, even as speculation grows about his son Nishant's potential political debut.
BJP and RJD Both Request Single or Two-Phase Bihar Assembly Elections with Different Voter Verification Concerns
Oct 04, 2025 11:11 pm CST
The Election Commission met with political parties in Bihar to discuss upcoming assembly elections. While both BJP and RJD agreed on conducting polls in one or two phases, the BJP's request for special verification of burqa-clad women sparked controversy. Parties also raised concerns about voter intimidation in villages and requested various measures to ensure fair elections.
Gender Disparity in Bihar's Electoral Roll: Women Voters Face 6.1% Decline Ahead of Elections
Oct 03, 2025 07:43 pm CST
The Election Commission of India's final electoral roll for Bihar reveals a significant gender disparity in voter deletions, with women voters experiencing a 6.1% decline (22.7 lakh) compared to men's 3.8% (15.5 lakh). This reduction, concentrated in border districts like Gopalganj and Madhubani, could significantly impact upcoming elections given the previous contest's narrow margin of just 11,150 votes between major alliances.
Tragedy at Vijay's Karur Rally: 38 Dead in Stampede as Actor Distributes Water to Overcrowded Fans
Sep 28, 2025 02:42 am CST
Actor and TVK President Vijay's rally in Karur turned tragic when 38 people died in a stampede after his six-hour delayed arrival led to severe overcrowding. Videos show Vijay distributing water bottles to distressed attendees before the incident. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for victims' families and established an inquiry commission to investigate the tragedy that occurred as Vijay campaigns as an alternative to traditional Tamil Nadu political parties.
Prepare For Voter Roll Revision By September 30: Poll Body To State Officers
Sep 21, 2025 04:43 pm CST
The Election Commission has asked its state election officers to be ready for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by September 30, in an indication that the poll authority could launch the voter list cleanup exercise as early as October-November.
