Mohammad Shahabuddin
Osama Shahab Wins Raghunathpur Assembly Seat: Son of Former Siwan MP Mohammad Shahabuddin Defeats JD(U) Rival
Nov 14, 2025 11:31 pm CST
RJD candidate Osama Shahab, son of former Siwan MP Mohammad Shahabuddin, has won the Raghunathpur assembly seat in Bihar by defeating JD(U)'s Vikas Kumar Singh with a margin of 9,248 votes. NDA leaders had criticized his candidacy, suggesting it signaled a potential "return of jungle raj" in the state.
Bihar Election 2025: Shahabuddin's Son Osama Leads in Raghunathpur as NDA Dominates Assembly Polls
Nov 14, 2025 07:51 pm CST
Osama Shahab, son of late gangster-politician Mohammad Shahabuddin, leads by over 12,000 votes in Bihar's Raghunathpur constituency as the NDA coalition appears poised for victory with leads in 190+ seats. The election will determine whether Nitish Kumar secures a fifth consecutive term as Chief Minister amid controversy over RJD's candidate selection.
Legacy of Terror: How Mohammad Shahabuddin's Son Osama Shapes Bihar's Raghunathpur Election
Nov 05, 2025 08:05 pm CST
In Bihar's Raghunathpur constituency, Osama Shahab, son of notorious don Mohammad Shahabuddin, carries his father's powerful legacy into the Assembly elections. Despite his London education and law degree, Shahab's candidacy has reignited debates about criminalization in politics, with the ruling NDA warning voters about returning to "Jungle Raj" while demographic advantages may favor the RJD candidate in this closely watched electoral battle.
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.