Bihar Assembly elections
Year-Ender 2025: Rising Stars and New Faces in Indian Politics
Dec 06, 2025 04:40 pm CST
The year 2025 witnessed a significant transformation in India's political landscape as several prominent personalities from entertainment, law enforcement, and local governance made their electoral debuts. From folk singer Maithili Thakur's historic win as the youngest MLA in Bihar to Saurabh Thapliyal's record-breaking mayoral victory in Dehradun, these newcomers represented diverse backgrounds and political affiliations, reshaping regional political dynamics across multiple state elections throughout the year.
Nishant Kumar's Political Future: JDU Leadership Signals Entry into Bihar Politics
Dec 06, 2025 12:53 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar appears poised to enter state politics following significant endorsement from JD-U national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha. Political analysts suggest his debut may be imminent as party leadership openly welcomes his participation, while Nishant himself expresses confidence in his father's commitment to creating employment opportunities across the state.
India's Parliament Winter Session 2025: Key Bills and Opposition Challenges Ahead
Nov 30, 2025 02:09 pm CST
The upcoming Winter Session of India's Parliament, scheduled from December 1-19, will feature crucial legislation including the Atomic Energy Bill to open the nuclear sector to private players and the Higher Education Commission Bill. Following the BJP-led NDA's Bihar victory, the government pushes forward with nine reform bills while opposition parties prepare to challenge electoral roll revisions across 12 states and territories. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has called for a meeting with floor leaders to ensure smooth coordination during the 15-sitting session.
Chirag Paswan Declines Deputy CM Ambitions, Plans LJP(RV) Expansion Beyond Bihar as NDA Partner
Nov 22, 2025 12:10 am CST
Union Minister Chirag Paswan has expressed satisfaction with his party's allocation of two ministerial berths in Bihar's new cabinet, refusing to appear "greedy" by demanding the deputy chief minister position. After securing 19 seats in Bihar's assembly elections, the LJP(RV) leader now aims to expand the party's presence to West Bengal, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh as part of the NDA coalition.
Prashant Kishor Explains Why RJD Cannot Return to Power as Long as 'Jungle Raj' Fear Persists in Bihar
Nov 19, 2025 07:53 pm CST
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor discusses the recent Bihar election results, explains why RJD is limited to 25-35 seats due to their Muslim-Yadav vote bank, and commits to focusing exclusively on Bihar politics while abandoning his consultancy work. Kishor emphasizes that RJD cannot make a comeback while the fear of "jungle raj" remains associated with their governance.
Prashant Kishor Draws Mahabharata Parallel After Jan Suraaj's Bihar Election Debut: "Righteous Will Ultimately Win"
Nov 19, 2025 05:40 pm CST
After his Jan Suraaj Party's electoral debut yielded no wins in Bihar's Assembly elections, Prashant Kishor remains undeterred, comparing his political journey to the Mahabharata's Abhimanyu story. Despite capturing 3.4% vote share and influencing outcomes in 33 constituencies where their votes exceeded victory margins, Kishor maintains his commitment to Bihar's transformation, suggesting that like in the epic, initial setbacks don't determine final outcomes.
Prashant Kishor Claims Rs 10,000 Payments to Women Voters Determined Bihar Election Outcome
Nov 19, 2025 05:05 pm CST
Former election strategist Prashant Kishor alleges that the BJP-JDU alliance secured their landslide victory in Bihar by distributing Rs 10,000 to 1.21 crore women voters just before the election. In his first post-election interview with NDTV, Kishor claims this cash distribution under the guise of a government scheme was timed specifically to influence voting patterns, resulting in his newly formed Jan Suraaj party failing to secure any seats despite reshaping political discourse in the state.
Congress Issues Show-Cause Notices to 43 Leaders for Anti-Party Activities in Bihar Elections
Nov 19, 2025 01:46 am CST
The Congress Disciplinary Committee has issued show-cause notices to 43 prominent leaders, including former ministers and AICC members, for alleged anti-party activities during the Bihar assembly elections. Recipients must submit written clarifications by November 21 or face potential six-year expulsions from primary party membership, as the committee emphasizes that maintaining discipline and unity remains a fundamental priority for the party.
Election Commission Refutes RJD's Claim of 25,000 Pre-Loaded Votes in Bihar EVMs as "Technically Impossible"
Nov 18, 2025 07:16 pm CST
The Election Commission has firmly rejected allegations by senior RJD leader Jagdanand Singh that EVMs used in Bihar elections contained 25,000 pre-loaded votes before polling began. The EC described these claims as "technically impossible" and "procedurally false," highlighting that such tampering is prevented through multiple verification processes, including mock polls and VVPAT verification, all conducted with political party agents present.
Lalu Prasad Yadav Addresses Family Conflict: Tejashwi and Rohini's Feud Following Bihar Election Defeat
Nov 18, 2025 10:35 am CST
RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav has promised to resolve the escalating family dispute between his son Tejashwi Yadav and daughter Rohini Acharya following the party's poor performance in Bihar's assembly elections. The conflict erupted when Tejashwi allegedly blamed Rohini for the electoral loss and physically confronted her, prompting her emotional announcement to disown her family. The controversy has further complicated matters by involving personal attacks regarding Rohini's previous kidney donation to her father, highlighting the intersection of family dynamics and political challenges within one of Bihar's most influential political families.