Bihar Assembly elections
JDU Expels 11 Leaders for Anti-Party Activities Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 26, 2025 12:07 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JDU has expelled 11 prominent leaders including a former minister for anti-party activities ahead of the two-phase Bihar assembly elections. The expelled members were allegedly working against official party candidates and NDA alliance partners, resulting in their suspension from primary party membership.
Congress Accelerates Bihar Election Campaign with Rahul Gandhi Rally and Strategic Manifesto Plan
Oct 23, 2025 09:04 pm CST
Congress unveils a three-pronged election strategy for Bihar, featuring a joint Rahul Gandhi-Tejashwi Yadav rally, senior leadership involvement post-Chhath puja, and a manifesto launch on October 28. The Grand Alliance has officially named Tejashwi Yadav as CM candidate while challenging the NDA to confirm Nitish Kumar's position ahead of the November elections.
BJP's Strategic Campaign to Retain Migrant Voters During Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 23, 2025 03:34 pm CST
The BJP has launched an extensive door-to-door campaign targeting Bihar's 4.8 million migrant workers returning home for Chhath Puja, encouraging them to extend their stay to vote in the upcoming November Assembly elections. Party workers are negotiating with employers and organizing transportation to facilitate voter participation in key migration-heavy districts like East Champaran, Patna, and Siwan.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Commits to State Role Until 2029, Rules Out National Politics
Oct 22, 2025 11:11 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has firmly stated he will continue in his current position until 2029, dismissing speculation about national political ambitions. Speaking at a Diwali media interaction, he confirmed the stability of the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP ruling coalition, addressed opposition criticisms regarding electoral rolls, and discussed potential alliances for upcoming local body elections while maintaining cordial relations with political rivals despite past tensions.
Mountain Man's Son Bhagirath Manjhi Denied Congress Ticket Despite Rahul Gandhi's Alleged Promise for Bihar Polls
Oct 22, 2025 03:49 pm CST
Bhagirath Manjhi, son of legendary 'Mountain Man' Dashrath Manjhi, expresses disappointment after being denied a Congress ticket for Bihar Assembly elections despite claimed assurances from Rahul Gandhi. The Bihar polls will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results announced on November 14.
JMM Withdraws from Bihar Elections Citing "Political Conspiracy" by INDIA Bloc Allies
Oct 20, 2025 09:27 pm CST
Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has abruptly withdrawn from the Bihar assembly elections after initially announcing plans to contest six seats independently. The party alleges a "political conspiracy" by its INDIA bloc allies - the RJD and Congress - and has threatened to reassess these alliances in Jharkhand, signaling deeper rifts within the opposition coalition ahead of the November elections.
Chirag Paswan Criticizes "Friendly Fights" as Bihar's Opposition Alliance Shows Signs of Fracture
Oct 20, 2025 05:41 pm CST
Union Minister Chirag Paswan highlights the growing divisions within Bihar's Mahagathbandhan alliance, claiming there's "nothing called friendly fight" in politics as RJD and Congress field overlapping candidates ahead of the crucial Bihar Assembly elections. The NDA leader suggests these internal conflicts will benefit his coalition by effectively conceding previously competitive seats.
The Legacy of Political Dynasties: How Family Connections Shape Bihar's 2025 Assembly Elections
Oct 19, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Bihar's upcoming Assembly elections showcase the continuing dominance of political dynasties, with numerous candidates from established political families contesting across party lines. As the state prepares for its two-phase polls on November 6 and 11, heirs of prominent politicians including RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and BJP's Samrat Choudhary are leading the electoral race, raising questions about merit-based politics and democratic principles in a state where educational attainment remains low and dynastic advantages persist across all major parties.
AIMIM Announces 25 Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections as Political Landscape Takes Shape
Oct 19, 2025 02:14 pm CST
Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM has released a list of 25 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for November 6 and 11. This announcement comes as other parties including Congress finalize their candidates, with the Mahagathbandhan alliance facing seat-sharing challenges. The elections will see competition between the NDA, INDIA bloc, and newcomer Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party across 243 constituencies.
JMM to Contest Bihar Elections Independently: Reviewing Alliance with Congress and RJD After Polls
Oct 19, 2025 01:18 am CST
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) announced its decision to independently contest six seats in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections after failing to secure its demanded allocation from the INDIA bloc. Party general secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya stated that JMM will review its alliance with Congress and RJD in Jharkhand following the Bihar polls, with Chief Minister Hemant Soren leading the campaign team of 20 star campaigners.