Chief Ministerial candidate
Navjot Singh Sidhu's Political Future: Wife Claims 500 Crore Price Tag for Punjab CM Position
Dec 07, 2025 01:24 pm CST
Navjot Kaur Sidhu reveals her husband Navjot Singh Sidhu will return to politics if named Congress' chief ministerial candidate for Punjab. She alleges that political positions come with a 500 crore rupee price tag, while claiming they can transform Punjab despite lacking such funds. The former cricketer remains distant from Congress activities while focusing on his cricket commentary and new YouTube channel ahead of Punjab's 2027 elections.
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.
Ashok Gehlot Warns Nitish Kumar: BJP May Repeat 'Shinde Betrayal' in Bihar Elections
Oct 24, 2025 06:23 pm CST
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has issued a stark warning to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, suggesting the BJP might betray him after elections just as they did with Maharashtra's Eknath Shinde. Gehlot questioned why the BJP hasn't officially named Kumar as their CM candidate despite claiming to contest under his leadership, while the opposition INDIA bloc has unanimously selected Tejashwi Yadav as their chief ministerial face for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Congress Announces Tejashwi Yadav as Bihar CM Candidate, Challenges NDA to Reveal Their Choice
Oct 24, 2025 01:54 am CST
The Congress party has defended its timing in naming Tejashwi Yadav as the opposition alliance's Chief Ministerial candidate in Bihar, asserting there was no delay and challenging the NDA to announce their candidate. Pawan Khera emphasized that politics is about timing and questioned why the BJP-led alliance hasn't confirmed if Nitish Kumar remains their choice for the position.
Tejashwi Yadav: Bihar's Political Gambit - Analyzing the Strategic Implications of Opposition's Chief Ministerial Choice
Oct 23, 2025 06:35 pm CST
In a strategic political move, Bihar's Mahagathbandhan alliance has named Tejashwi Yadav as their chief ministerial candidate for upcoming elections. This comprehensive analysis explores the potential benefits of this decision - including youth appeal, core vote consolidation, and anti-incumbency sentiment against Nitish Kumar - while examining significant risks of caste-based counter-mobilization and communal polarization. The article weighs electoral data against historical lessons from the 2020 election to assess whether this represents a political masterstroke or a calculated risk in Bihar's complex social landscape.
Tejashwi Yadav Named Chief Ministerial Face of Opposition's Mahagathbandhan for Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 23, 2025 04:19 pm CST
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav has been officially announced as the Chief Ministerial candidate of the Opposition's Mahagathbandhan alliance for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Congress veteran Ashok Gehlot made the announcement at a joint press conference in Patna after weeks of negotiations over seat-sharing among alliance partners. The Mahagathbandhan has also named VIP chief Mukesh Sahani as their Deputy CM candidate, while questioning why the NDA has not declared Nitish Kumar as their CM face.
Tejashwi Yadav Dominates Mahagathbandhan Poster as Bihar Alliance Faces Internal Tensions
Oct 23, 2025 02:39 pm CST
Tensions emerge within Bihar's Mahagathbandhan alliance as posters for a joint press conference feature only RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, omitting Congress's Rahul Gandhi. While BJP mocks this apparent power imbalance, alliance leaders downplay conflicts ahead of crucial seat-sharing announcements for the Bihar Assembly elections.
Pappu Yadav Clarifies Stance on Rahul Gandhi's Role in Bihar's Grand Alliance
Oct 23, 2025 02:49 am CST
Independent MP Pappu Yadav has clarified his recent comments about Rahul Gandhi's leadership in Bihar's Grand Alliance, emphasizing that while Gandhi represents the opposition against Modi, he did not suggest him as Chief Ministerial candidate. Amid growing tensions within the Mahagathbandhan over seat-sharing and leadership roles, Yadav called on RJD to withdraw candidates competing against Congress to prevent "friendly fights" that have already emerged in 12 constituencies.
Ashok Gehlot Meets Tejashwi Yadav: Congress and RJD Aim to Resolve 'Friendly Fights' in Bihar Election
Oct 22, 2025 01:24 pm CST
Congress veteran Ashok Gehlot has arrived in Patna to meet RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, aiming to resolve seat-sharing disputes and minimize 'friendly fights' between Mahagathbandhan allies in the upcoming Bihar election. The Congress may finally endorse Tejashwi as the alliance's Chief Ministerial candidate as they work to present a united front against the NDA coalition.
Bihar Opposition Alliance Faces Internal Conflicts as Congress and RJD Clash Over Seat Sharing and Leadership
Oct 18, 2025 08:30 pm CST
The Opposition Grand Alliance in Bihar struggles with finalizing seat-sharing arrangements weeks before elections, leading to potential friendly contests between Congress and RJD in multiple constituencies. Congress withholds support for Tejashwi Yadav as Chief Ministerial candidate while demanding 70+ seats, exemplified by the Kutumba constituency where both parties have fielded candidates.