seat-sharing
Congress Establishes Committee for DMK Seat-Sharing Talks Ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly Election
Nov 22, 2025 09:56 pm CST
Congress has formed a five-member committee to initiate seat-sharing negotiations with DMK for Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly election. Led by Girish Chodankar, the committee will meet Chief Minister MK Stalin soon, reinforcing the alliance amid speculation following Rahul Gandhi's conversation with TVK chief Vijay. The Congress-DMK partnership previously saw success in the 2021 elections, with Congress winning 18 of 25 contested seats.
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.
Ashok Gehlot Meets Lalu Prasad to Resolve INDIA Bloc Tensions Before Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 22, 2025 09:22 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot met RJD chief Lalu Prasad to address alliance tensions in Bihar elections. Despite "friendly fights" in several constituencies between Congress and RJD, Gehlot emphasized the importance of opposition unity against the NDA. The meeting comes amid speculation about Congress' reluctance to endorse Tejashwi Yadav as chief ministerial candidate, with Bihar polls scheduled for November 6 and 11.
Chirag Paswan Criticizes "Friendly Fights" as Bihar's Opposition Alliance Shows Signs of Fracture
Oct 20, 2025 05:41 pm CST
Union Minister Chirag Paswan highlights the growing divisions within Bihar's Mahagathbandhan alliance, claiming there's "nothing called friendly fight" in politics as RJD and Congress field overlapping candidates ahead of the crucial Bihar Assembly elections. The NDA leader suggests these internal conflicts will benefit his coalition by effectively conceding previously competitive seats.
Bihar Elections 2023: How INDIA Bloc's Internal Conflicts Benefit the NDA's Electoral Prospects
Oct 18, 2025 08:55 pm CST
The INDIA bloc's promising united opposition front has devolved into political chaos during Bihar assembly elections, with approximately 10 "friendly contests" between Mahagathbandhan candidates undermining their collective strength. Despite early momentum from rallies led by Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav, delayed candidate announcements, conflicting ambitions, and strategic confusion have transformed initial optimism into disarray, creating a significant electoral advantage for the ruling NDA coalition.
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.
Vikasheel Insaan Party Secures 15 Seats in Bihar Election Alliance: Mahagathbandhan Coalition Finalized
Oct 17, 2025 03:00 am CST
Mukesh Sahani's Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP) has agreed to contest 15 seats in the Bihar assembly election, resolving coalition uncertainty within the Mahagathbandhan alliance. The deal includes promises of one Rajya Sabha and two MLC seats, strengthening opposition unity ahead of the November two-phase voting. With this arrangement finalized, the alliance now prepares to face BJP and Prashant Kishor's new Jan Suraaj Party.
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.
RJD Election Symbol Controversy: Tejashwi Yadav Recalls Candidate Symbols in Dramatic Late-Night Development
Oct 14, 2025 01:04 pm CST
In a surprising turn of events in Bihar politics, RJD leaders who received party symbols for the upcoming Assembly elections were asked to return them following Tejashwi Yadav's arrival from Delhi. This development comes amid ongoing seat-sharing negotiations within the Mahagathbandhan alliance, with elections scheduled for November 6 and 11. The unexpected recall has created significant speculation in political circles as nomination deadlines approach.