coalition government

  • Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Confirms Mahayuti Alliance Will Contest 2029 Elections Together Despite Tensions

    Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Confirms Mahayuti Alliance Will Contest 2029 Elections Together Despite Tensions

    Dec 10, 2025 10:54 pm CST

    Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has affirmed the Mahayuti alliance's commitment to contesting the 2029 Maharashtra Assembly elections together, addressing rumors of rifts with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Despite reports of tensions and leadership poaching between BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Fadnavis emphasized their good working relationship while acknowledging efforts to strengthen their individual party bases.

  • KC Venugopal Affirms Jharkhand

    KC Venugopal Affirms Jharkhand's INDIA Alliance Remains Strong Amid Rift Rumors

    Dec 04, 2025 09:46 am CST

    Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal has firmly dismissed reports of division within Jharkhand's ruling coalition, describing the INDIA alliance led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren as "rock-solid and cohesive." Following their decisive 56-seat victory last year, Venugopal accused right-wing networks of spreading false narratives, while emphasizing the alliance's continued commitment to people-centric policies despite opposition attempts to create discord.

  • Karnataka Political History Repeats: Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Tensions Echo Kumaraswamy-Yediyurappa Power Struggle

    Karnataka Political History Repeats: Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Tensions Echo Kumaraswamy-Yediyurappa Power Struggle

    Nov 30, 2025 02:12 am CST

    Karnataka faces political déjà vu as tensions between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar mirror the 2007 power-sharing collapse between HD Kumaraswamy and BS Yediyurappa. Both situations feature rotational leadership agreements, caste dynamics, and delayed intervention from national party leadership, raising concerns about potential government instability.

  • Nitish Kumar to Take Oath as Bihar Chief Minister for Record 10th Time After NDA

    Nitish Kumar to Take Oath as Bihar Chief Minister for Record 10th Time After NDA's Landslide Victory

    Nov 20, 2025 02:01 pm CST

    Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for an unprecedented 10th time following NDA's decisive electoral victory. The ceremony at Patna's Gandhi Maidan will be attended by Prime Minister Modi and other senior leaders. The new cabinet will feature representation from BJP, JD(U), and smaller coalition partners, reflecting the alliance's commanding 202-seat majority in the 243-member assembly.

  • Prashant Kishor Rejects Coalition Possibilities in Bihar Elections, Stands Firm Against BJP

    Prashant Kishor Rejects Coalition Possibilities in Bihar Elections, Stands Firm Against BJP

    Nov 09, 2025 09:34 pm CST

    Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has firmly ruled out joining any coalition government in Bihar, declaring his opposition to BJP on ideological grounds. In an exclusive interview, the political strategist emphasized his commitment to forming government independently or remaining in opposition after the ongoing Bihar Assembly elections, which recorded 65.08% voter turnout in the first phase.

  • Jammu and Kashmir

    Jammu and Kashmir's First Rajya Sabha Elections Since Becoming Union Territory: National Conference and BJP in Key Contest

    Oct 23, 2025 08:02 pm CST

    Jammu and Kashmir prepares for its first Rajya Sabha elections since becoming a Union territory, with the National Conference expected to secure three seats and BJP one. With 54 MLAs in the ruling coalition against BJP's 28, the contest highlights the region's evolving political landscape as it seeks representation in India's Upper House after a three-year gap.

  • Bihar Grand Alliance Finalizes Seat-Sharing: RJD to Contest 135 Seats, Congress 61 in Upcoming Assembly Elections

    Bihar Grand Alliance Finalizes Seat-Sharing: RJD to Contest 135 Seats, Congress 61 in Upcoming Assembly Elections

    Oct 14, 2025 02:41 am CST

    Bihar's opposition Grand Alliance has concluded its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming assembly elections, with Lalu Yadav's RJD settling for 135 seats and Congress accepting 61 seats. The breakthrough came after Congress agreed to project Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Ministerial candidate. The remaining seats will be distributed among Left Front parties and other regional allies, creating a united front against the ruling coalition.