Vikassheel Insaan Party
Bihar Election Results 2025: Mukesh Sahani's VIP Party Faces Defeat in All 12 Contested Seats
Nov 14, 2025 08:37 pm CST
The 2025 Bihar Election results show Mukesh Sahani's Vikassheel Insaan Party trailing in all 12 contested seats despite securing advantageous alliance terms with the opposition Mahagathbandhan. The self-styled "son of mallah" leader, who previously won four seats in 2020, faces political setbacks as the NDA surges beyond 200 seats in the 243-member assembly, while the opposition alliance struggles with just 38 leads.
Mukesh Sahani Dismisses Reports of Grand Alliance Rift as "Planted News," Reaffirms Commitment to Bihar Opposition Coalition
Nov 10, 2025 02:43 am CST
Vikassheel Insaan Party chief Mukesh Sahani has categorically denied rumors about leaving Bihar's opposition Grand Alliance, calling such reports "planted news." In an exclusive NDTV interview, the Deputy Chief Ministerial candidate blamed the BJP for orchestrating delays in opposition campaign activities while expressing confidence in the Mahagathbandhan's electoral prospects under his and Tejashwi Yadav's leadership.
VIP Chief Mukesh Sahani Withdraws Candidate to Support RJD in Bihar Election Strategic Move
Nov 05, 2025 12:29 am CST
In a strategic political move before Bihar's first phase of assembly elections, Vikassheel Insaan Party chief Mukesh Sahani withdrew his brother's candidacy from Darbhanga's Gaura Bauram seat to support the RJD candidate Afzal Ali, strengthening the Grand Alliance's position against the NDA and demonstrating unity in their campaign for social justice and political change in Bihar.
Political Drama in Patna: How Mukesh Sahani Secured Deputy CM Position in Bihar's Mahagathbandhan Alliance
Oct 23, 2025 06:30 pm CST
A behind-the-scenes look at how Vikassheel Insaan Party leader Mukesh Sahani strategically leveraged his influence to secure the Deputy Chief Minister candidacy alongside Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar's opposition alliance, transforming a routine announcement into significant political drama at Patna's Hotel Maurya. This tactical move highlights the importance of caste calculations in Bihar's electoral politics ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections.
Unusual Campaign Battle: Tejashwi Yadav to Campaign Against Candidate Using RJD's Own Symbol in Bihar Election
Oct 21, 2025 12:44 pm CST
In a bizarre political development in Bihar's Gaura Bauram constituency, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav will campaign against a candidate using his own party's symbol. This unusual situation emerged after seat-sharing complications within the Mahagathbandhan alliance, where Afzal Ali Khan refused to withdraw his candidacy despite the constituency being allocated to alliance partner VIP. The electoral authorities cannot remove Khan from the ballot as he filed his nomination with proper RJD documentation, creating potential voter confusion that could significantly impact the election outcome.
The Rising Political Influence of Mukesh Sahani in Bihar's Caste-Driven Electoral Landscape
Oct 16, 2025 07:09 pm CST
Explore Mukesh Sahani's pivotal role in Bihar's political landscape as the Vikassheel Insaan Party leader represents the influential Mallah, Sahani, and Nishad communities. Despite never winning an election himself, Sahani's strategic positioning has made him a key player ahead of Bihar elections, with his demands for greater representation highlighting the growing political consciousness of traditionally marginalized fishing communities that constitute 9% of Bihar's electorate.
Political Rivalry Within Marriages: Husbands Replace Wives in Bihar Assembly Election Tickets
Oct 15, 2025 01:50 am CST
In Bihar's upcoming assembly elections, an unusual trend has emerged where husbands are competing against their own wives for party tickets, with men currently leading 2-0. Anant Singh and Sujit Singh have replaced their legislator wives in Mokama and Gaurabauram constituencies respectively, highlighting a complex intersection of family dynamics and political ambitions across party lines.
Bihar Grand Alliance Finalizes Seat-Sharing: RJD to Contest 135 Seats, Congress 61 in Upcoming Assembly Elections
Oct 14, 2025 02:41 am CST
Bihar's opposition Grand Alliance has concluded its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming assembly elections, with Lalu Yadav's RJD settling for 135 seats and Congress accepting 61 seats. The breakthrough came after Congress agreed to project Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Ministerial candidate. The remaining seats will be distributed among Left Front parties and other regional allies, creating a united front against the ruling coalition.