seat-sharing disputes
INDIA Alliance Fractures: Regional Partners Reconsider Commitments After Bihar Electoral Defeat
Nov 20, 2025 11:38 pm CST
The INDIA alliance faces its most severe internal crisis following a crushing defeat in Bihar elections, with key regional partners including JMM, Shiv Sena (UBT), Samajwadi Party, and AAP openly questioning the Congress-led coalition's leadership, strategy, and decision-making processes. Regional allies are now weighing the costs of remaining in a seemingly dysfunctional coalition against pursuing independent political paths to protect their state-level relevance.
PM Modi Slams Opposition in Bihar Rally: "Only NDA Can Deliver Development and Investment"
Nov 02, 2025 07:04 pm CST
At a campaign rally in Bihar's Arrah, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Congress and RJD, highlighting their internal conflicts and contrasting NDA's good governance with what he termed as "jungle raj." Modi emphasized that only the NDA can attract investments and create jobs in Bihar, while warning voters about the Opposition's intentions ahead of the November Assembly elections.
Chirag Paswan Dismisses Tejashwi Yadav's Election Promises as "Dreams of Mungeri Lal" Amid Bihar Alliance Turmoil
Oct 23, 2025 12:32 am CST
LJPRV chief Chirag Paswan has criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's campaign promises as unrealistic, highlighting the internal conflicts plaguing the Grand Alliance in Bihar. Paswan pointed to seat-sharing disputes and leadership struggles between Yadav and Rahul Gandhi, contrasting it with the NDA's unified campaign under Nitish Kumar's leadership. The remarks come as Congress attempts to project unity with a scheduled joint press conference despite ongoing coalition tensions.
RJD Releases 143 Candidates for Bihar Elections Amid Tensions with Congress Alliance
Oct 20, 2025 05:30 pm CST
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has announced 143 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, revealing tensions within the Mahagathbandhan alliance as they fielded candidates in four constituencies already claimed by Congress. With Tejashwi Yadav contesting from Raghopur and notable candidates including Bhojpuri actor Khesari Lal Yadav, the party aims to improve on its 2020 performance when it won 75 seats. Bihar votes in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results on November 14.