Bihar Assembly elections
Former Union Minister Shakeel Ahmad Resigns from Congress Following Bihar Assembly Elections
Nov 12, 2025 03:05 am CST
Former Union Minister Dr. Shakeel Ahmad has resigned from the Congress party immediately after the Bihar Assembly elections concluded, citing personal differences with party members rather than ideological disagreements. A five-term MLA and MP from a family with deep Congress roots, Ahmad strategically delayed his announcement until after voting to avoid impacting the party's electoral performance. Despite his departure, he affirms continued support for Congress principles and has no plans to join another political organization.
Bihar Election 2025: Exit Polls Predict Nitish Kumar's Resurgence and NDA Victory
Nov 12, 2025 12:17 am CST
The latest exit polls for Bihar's 2025 election suggest a significant political comeback for Nitish Kumar, with his JDU party potentially outperforming BJP within the National Democratic Alliance. Despite previous setbacks, Nitish appears positioned to strengthen his role as Chief Minister while the NDA is projected to secure a decisive victory over the opposition Mahagathbandhan, demonstrating his remarkable political resilience after multiple alliance shifts.
Exit Polls Show Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party May Win Votes But Few Seats in Bihar Elections
Nov 12, 2025 12:04 am CST
Exit polls predict minimal seat gains but significant vote share for Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party in Bihar elections, potentially splitting anti-incumbency votes and benefiting the ruling NDA alliance while hampering opposition Mahagathbandhan's chances of forming government.
Bihar Election Phase 2: 121 Seats, Seemanchal Battle, and Caste Dynamics Explained
Nov 09, 2025 07:29 pm CST
The second phase of Bihar Assembly elections encompasses 122 constituencies across 20 districts with 3.7 crore eligible voters. This critical phase includes the politically sensitive Seemanchal region with its significant Muslim population, while Extremely Backward Classes (36% of Bihar's population) may play a decisive role. The BJP-led NDA and RJD-led Mahagathbandhan are engaged in intense competition, with regional strongholds and caste dynamics significantly influencing electoral outcomes.
Tejashwi Yadav Celebrates 36th Birthday While Campaigning for Bihar Assembly Elections 2025
Nov 09, 2025 04:46 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav celebrated his 36th birthday during a campaign rally in Bihar's Karakat, where he promoted the Mahagathbandhan alliance and promised transformative policies including the Mai Behan Maan Yojana scheme, government jobs, and economic reforms ahead of the second phase of voting on November 11.
Tej Pratap Yadav Claims Life Under Threat: Political Tensions Rise in Bihar Election
Nov 09, 2025 03:53 pm CST
Janshakti Janta Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav has expressed fears for his safety during Bihar's assembly elections, claiming his life is under threat. Recently expelled from RJD by his father Lalu Prasad, he continues to extend support to his brother Tejashwi despite family tensions, while contesting independently from Mahua constituency.
Bihar Migrants Emerge as Decisive Force in Assembly Elections, Claims Jan Suraaj's Prashant Kishor
Nov 07, 2025 04:14 pm CST
Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj Party, identifies returning migrants as the "X factor" in Bihar's assembly elections following record 64.66% voter turnout. His year-old party positions itself as a viable alternative after 30 years of political stagnation, with migrants reportedly encouraging family participation in the democratic process during their extended stay after Chhath festivities.
Record-Breaking Voter Turnout in Bihar Elections Signals Political Change, Says Prashant Kishor
Nov 07, 2025 09:10 am CST
Bihar's first phase of assembly elections recorded a 64.46% voter turnout - the highest in 30 years, according to Election Commission data. Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor interprets this exceptional participation as a clear indication of imminent political change in the state, with the second phase scheduled for November 11 and results to be announced on November 14.
Heated Confrontation Between Bihar Deputy CM and RJD Leader Captured on Camera During Assembly Elections
Nov 07, 2025 01:24 am CST
During the first phase of Bihar assembly elections, a dramatic face-off between Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha and RJD MLC Ajay Singh was captured by NDTV cameras in Lakhisarai. The confrontation, which began over whose vehicle would pass first, quickly escalated to accusations of drunkenness and threats, highlighting the tense political atmosphere amid reports of election violence and disruptions at polling stations.
PM Modi Attacks Congress Over Bhagalpur Massacre During Bihar Election Rally
Nov 06, 2025 09:18 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful critique of Congress and RJD during an election rally in Bhagalpur, accusing them of dividing Bihar along caste and communal lines. Modi claimed Congress can never erase the stain of the Bhagalpur massacre and highlighted the opposition's internal discord. He also criticized a Congress leader's alleged disrespect toward the Chhath festival while expressing confidence in NDA's electoral prospects for the upcoming November 11 polls in Bhagalpur and Araria.