Vijay Sinha
Nitish Kumar's 10th Term as Bihar CM: Portfolio Allocations Reveal Shifting Power Dynamics with BJP
Nov 21, 2025 10:46 pm CST
In Bihar's political landscape, Nitish Kumar begins his unprecedented 10th term as Chief Minister following JDU's impressive electoral comeback. However, significant changes mark this administration, notably his surrender of the Home Ministry portfolio to BJP's Samrat Choudhary after nearly two decades of control, signaling evolving power dynamics within the ruling alliance and possible succession planning.
Nitish Kumar Sworn In As Bihar Chief Minister For Record 10th Time With 19 Ministers
Nov 20, 2025 04:09 pm CST
Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th time at Patna's Gandhi Maidan, following JDU and BJP-led NDA's landslide victory in the Assembly elections. The new cabinet includes 19 ministers with BJP claiming 14 positions and JDU holding six, while smaller allies received one berth each.
The Bhumihar Factor: How a 3% Community Became the Decisive Force in Bihar's 2025 Elections
Nov 04, 2025 02:32 am CST
As Bihar approaches its 2025 assembly elections, the Bhumihar community, despite comprising only 2.9% of the electorate, has emerged as the pivotal force shaping political outcomes. This article examines how this historically influential upper caste navigates contemporary politics through powerful strongmen like Anant Singh and Suraj Bhan Singh, whose decades-old rivalry epitomizes the intersection of crime, violence, and electoral strategy in regions like Mokama. With both NDA and Mahagathbandhan aggressively courting Bhumihar voters through strategic candidate nominations, these elections will test traditional allegiances and potentially redefine Bihar's political landscape beyond numerical representation.
Congress MP Akhilesh Singh Confirms Rahul Gandhi's Active Role in Bihar Election Campaign
Nov 01, 2025 03:40 pm CST
In an interview with NDTV, Congress MP Akhilesh Singh highlights Rahul Gandhi's strategic involvement in Bihar's election campaign, explains Congress's alliance-based seat distribution strategy, and expresses confidence about delivering surprising results in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for November 6 and 11, with counting on November 14.
Bihar Deputy CM Compares Lalu Prasad Yadav to Dhritarashtra Over Political Support for Son Tejashwi
Oct 08, 2025 01:26 pm CST
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha draws a Mahabharata parallel, claiming RJD founder Lalu Prasad Yadav has become like the blind king Dhritarashtra due to excessive support for his son Tejashwi Yadav amid upcoming Bihar elections. The BJP leader accuses the veteran politician of maligning Bihar to maintain political relevance while responding to Lalu's recent criticism of the NDA.