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AIMIM's Remarkable Electoral Surge in Bihar's Seemanchal Region: From 5 to 6 Seats Despite Defections
Nov 14, 2025 06:34 pm CST
AIMIM is showing impressive electoral performance in Bihar's 2025 elections, particularly in the Seemanchal region where it's leading in six constituencies despite previous defections. The party has maintained its stronghold in Muslim-majority areas while the NDA dominates overall with 15 leads compared to Mahagathbandhan's single seat, demonstrating a significant political shift in the region.
Last-Minute Political Shift: Jan Suraaj Candidate Sanjay Singh Joins BJP Before Bihar Assembly Elections
Nov 05, 2025 05:38 pm CST
Just before the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections, Jan Suraaj candidate Sanjay Singh from Munger constituency has defected to the BJP, transforming the electoral landscape from a three-way contest to a direct battle between the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances. This significant political development represents another blow to Prashant Kishor's fledgling party, which has already faced multiple candidate withdrawals in recent weeks.
Tamil Nadu Political Shift: AIADMK Lawmaker Manoj Pandian Joins DMK, Accuses EPS of Being 'BJP Proxy'
Nov 04, 2025 09:27 pm CST
In a significant political development in Tamil Nadu, six-time MLA Manoj Pandian from the influential Nadar community has defected from AIADMK to join the ruling DMK party. Pandian accused AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami of aligning the party with BJP, claiming only DMK can protect Dravidian ideology. This defection represents a major setback for O Panneerselvam's faction in the ongoing AIADMK power struggle and potentially impacts the Nadar community's voting patterns in future elections.