Lalu Prasad Yadav
Owaisi Slams Tejashwi Yadav For "Extremist" Comment: Political Tension Rises Ahead Of Bihar Elections
Nov 03, 2025 02:54 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has launched a fierce counterattack against RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav after being labeled an "extremist," highlighting growing tensions ahead of Bihar's 2025 Assembly elections. Following failed alliance negotiations, Owaisi's party plans to contest 100 seats independently, positioning itself as a third front in Bihar's political landscape and potentially challenging traditional voting patterns in Muslim-dominated regions like Seemanchal.
BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad Downplays Caste Politics in Bihar: "Governance and Development Matter More"
Nov 01, 2025 05:31 pm CST
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad minimizes the importance of caste in Bihar politics ahead of Assembly elections, praising Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's governance achievements while contrasting current development with the previous "jungle raj" under Lalu Prasad Yadav. Prasad highlights infrastructure improvements, job creation, and digital progress as evidence of Bihar's transformation under current leadership.
BJP's Samrat Choudhary Confirms Unwavering Support for Nitish Kumar as Bihar Chief Minister
Nov 01, 2025 02:38 pm CST
At NDTV's Bihar Power Play event in Patna, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary firmly stated that the BJP will continue supporting Nitish Kumar as Bihar's Chief Minister, highlighting his developmental achievements since 2005. Choudhary addressed succession rumors, criticized RJD as anti-women, and dismissed allegations from political newcomers while emphasizing the NDA's commitment to Bihar's progress.
Bihar Political Battle: 'Nayak' Posters of Tejashwi Yadav Trigger Fierce BJP Response Ahead of Assembly Elections
Oct 25, 2025 10:17 pm CST
Political tensions escalate in Bihar as posters portraying RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as "Bihar ka Nayak" appear across Patna, prompting sharp criticism from BJP leaders who accuse the Yadav family of corruption and question Tejashwi's credentials as the state's potential Chief Minister ahead of upcoming elections.
Prashant Kishor Slams "Jungle Raj" Return as Tejashwi Yadav Becomes INDIA Bloc's CM Face for Bihar Elections
Oct 24, 2025 02:55 pm CST
Election strategist Prashant Kishor has sharply criticized the INDIA alliance's decision to nominate Tejashwi Yadav as their chief ministerial candidate for Bihar's 2025 Assembly elections, calling it a return of "Jungle Raj." As Bihar prepares for its two-phase polls on November 6 and 11, Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party presents itself as an alternative while facing allegations of BJP pressure tactics against its candidates.
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.
Tejashwi Yadav's Strategic Evolution: Expanding RJD's Base From Muslim-Yadav to PDA-Plus Coalition in Bihar
Oct 21, 2025 09:38 pm CST
Tejashwi Yadav is transforming the RJD's traditional Muslim-Yadav coalition into a broader PDA (Picchra, Dalit, Alphasankyak) plus upper castes strategy for Bihar's 2025 elections. By fielding a diverse candidate list, including 24 women and representatives from various castes, Yadav aims to break the 30% vote share ceiling that has limited the party's success since 2005, challenging Nitish Kumar's established political stronghold while risking potential internal rebellion.
Sushant Singh Rajput's Cousin Divya Gautam Maintains Political Independence While Running for Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 14, 2025 04:03 pm CST
Divya Gautam, cousin of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput and Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation candidate from Bihar's Digha constituency, emphasizes her commitment to independent political identity while addressing local issues like waterlogging and infrastructure problems. The two-phase Bihar assembly elections are scheduled for November 6 and 11, with Gautam representing the opposition Mahagathbandhan alliance against incumbent BJP MLA Sanjeev Chaurasiya.
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.
How Corruption Charges Against Lalu Yadav Family Could Reshape Bihar Election Dynamics
Oct 13, 2025 06:27 pm CST
The corruption case against RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son Tejashwi, and wife Rabri Devi related to the IRCTC hotel scam has emerged as a potential game-changer for Bihar's upcoming elections. This development may weaken the opposition Mahagathbandhan's position in seat-sharing negotiations while creating competing narratives of political persecution versus accountability that could influence voter sentiment across urban and rural constituencies.