Nitish Kumar
Bihar Election 2025: 5 Key Battlegrounds in Phase I with Family Rivalries, Political Dramas
Nov 06, 2025 12:00 pm CST
The first phase of Bihar's 2025 Assembly election has begun across 121 constituencies, featuring intense contests between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JDU-BJP alliance and Tejashwi Yadav's opposition Mahagathbandhan. Key battlegrounds include Raghopur where Tejashwi seeks a third term, Mahua featuring a family feud between the Yadav brothers, Mokama with imprisoned strongman Anant Singh, Tarapur testing BJP's state chief, and Alinagar where folk singer Maithili Thakur represents BJP's fresh approach to politics.
Bihar Assembly Elections 2023: Battle Between NDA and Mahagathbandhan in First Phase of Polling
Nov 05, 2025 02:56 am CST
The first phase of Bihar assembly elections on November 6 will see a crucial contest between the NDA led by PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar against the Mahagathbandhan coalition. With 121 constituencies at stake, key issues include unemployment, migration, corruption, and declining public services. While Mahagathbandhan holds a historical advantage in the region, NDA's resource-rich campaign presents a formidable challenge in this pivotal democratic exercise.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj: The Potential Game-Changer in Bihar Assembly Elections
Nov 05, 2025 02:32 am CST
This comprehensive analysis examines how poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor and his Jan Suraaj party could reshape Bihar's electoral landscape. With candidates fielded in all 243 constituencies, Jan Suraaj presents itself as an alternative to the traditional Lalu Yadav and Nitish Kumar-led coalitions. Data projections suggest that securing 15-18% of votes could give Kishor significant influence, potentially determining whether the NDA or Mahagathbandhan forms the next government in Bihar.
How Bihar's HIRA Development Model Transforms State Infrastructure Under BJP-NDA Coalition
Nov 05, 2025 01:31 am CST
BJP President JP Nadda highlights Bihar's transformation through the HIRA development model, focusing on highways, internet, railways, and airports under NDA governance. During his campaign rally in Bhojpur district, Nadda contrasted the current infrastructure growth with previous administrations while urging voters to support Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in the upcoming assembly elections.
BJP's JP Nadda Confident of Victory in Bihar Elections, Dismisses Opposition's Criticism
Nov 04, 2025 07:19 pm CST
BJP chief JP Nadda expressed strong confidence in NDA's victory in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, dismissing the Opposition Grand Alliance while defending the government's women empowerment initiatives. The two-phase election begins on November 6, with results expected on November 14.
Exclusive Interview: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Discusses Bihar Elections, NDA Strategy, and Governance Challenges
Nov 04, 2025 04:03 pm CST
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav shares insights on the NDA's campaign strategy for the Bihar assembly elections, addresses the controversy surrounding candidate Anant Singh, and discusses potential cabinet changes in Madhya Pradesh. As one of NDA's star campaigners, Yadav highlights Bihar's developmental transformation under the alliance's leadership while defending the coalition's political decisions amid growing opposition criticism.
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.
PM Modi Accuses RJD of Stalling Bihar Development Projects After Nitish Kumar's Rise to Power
Nov 03, 2025 10:36 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the RJD of deliberately halting development projects in Bihar after Nitish Kumar formed the government in 2005. Speaking at a rally in Saharsa, Modi highlighted the NDA's commitment to development versus what he termed the destructive "jungle raj" of opposition parties, while emphasizing achievements in infrastructure, women's empowerment, and education reforms in the state.
JDU Leader Lalan Singh Alleges Conspiracy Behind Anant Singh's Arrest in Bihar Election Drama
Nov 03, 2025 07:30 pm CST
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) has claimed that JDU's Mokama candidate Anant Singh's recent arrest in a murder case is part of a political conspiracy. Despite the controversy surrounding the five-time MLA's detention, Lalan Singh predicts a landslide victory for Anant Singh in the upcoming November 6 Bihar election, highlighting the complex intersection of politics, power, and criminal allegations in the region's electoral landscape.
NDTV Fact Check Reveals Fake Ration Quote Falsely Attributed to Amit Shah During Bihar Election Summit
Nov 03, 2025 04:34 pm CST
NDTV has debunked a fabricated quote circulating on social media that falsely attributed statements about "5 kg ration" to Home Minister Amit Shah during a recent Bihar election summit. The digitally manipulated graphic containing NDTV branding has been widely shared online despite being completely fake. During the actual event, Shah discussed the BJP-JDU coalition's prospects in the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly election and confirmed they would contest under Nitish Kumar's leadership.