Nitish Kumar
Tejashwi Yadav: Bihar's Political Gambit - Analyzing the Strategic Implications of Opposition's Chief Ministerial Choice
Oct 23, 2025 06:35 pm CST
In a strategic political move, Bihar's Mahagathbandhan alliance has named Tejashwi Yadav as their chief ministerial candidate for upcoming elections. This comprehensive analysis explores the potential benefits of this decision - including youth appeal, core vote consolidation, and anti-incumbency sentiment against Nitish Kumar - while examining significant risks of caste-based counter-mobilization and communal polarization. The article weighs electoral data against historical lessons from the 2020 election to assess whether this represents a political masterstroke or a calculated risk in Bihar's complex social landscape.
Tejashwi Yadav Named Chief Ministerial Face of Opposition's Mahagathbandhan for Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 23, 2025 04:19 pm CST
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav has been officially announced as the Chief Ministerial candidate of the Opposition's Mahagathbandhan alliance for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Congress veteran Ashok Gehlot made the announcement at a joint press conference in Patna after weeks of negotiations over seat-sharing among alliance partners. The Mahagathbandhan has also named VIP chief Mukesh Sahani as their Deputy CM candidate, while questioning why the NDA has not declared Nitish Kumar as their CM face.
Bihar's Electoral Landscape: How Caste-Based Ticket Distribution Reveals NDA and Mahagathbandhan's Political Strategies
Oct 23, 2025 02:11 am CST
An analysis of Bihar's 2025 elections examining how the NDA and Mahagathbandhan coalitions distribute tickets across various caste groups, revealing significant disparities between demographic reality and political representation. The article explores how upper castes receive disproportionate representation in the NDA while the Mahagathbandhan offers more balanced representation to OBCs, EBCs, and minorities, reflecting deeper strategic and ideological differences between the competing political alliances.
Chirag Paswan Dismisses Tejashwi Yadav's Election Promises as "Dreams of Mungeri Lal" Amid Bihar Alliance Turmoil
Oct 23, 2025 12:32 am CST
LJPRV chief Chirag Paswan has criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's campaign promises as unrealistic, highlighting the internal conflicts plaguing the Grand Alliance in Bihar. Paswan pointed to seat-sharing disputes and leadership struggles between Yadav and Rahul Gandhi, contrasting it with the NDA's unified campaign under Nitish Kumar's leadership. The remarks come as Congress attempts to project unity with a scheduled joint press conference despite ongoing coalition tensions.
Bihar Election 2025: Tejashwi Yadav and Nitish Kumar Compete for Women Voters with Rival Economic Promises
Oct 22, 2025 04:29 pm CST
In Bihar's upcoming election, the RJD and BJP-JDU alliance are battling for women voters through competitive economic incentives. Tejashwi Yadav promises permanent jobs with Rs 30,000 monthly salary for Jeevika didis, while the ruling coalition offers Rs 10,000 payments under Mai Bahin Maan Yojana. With women comprising 3.5 crore voters who significantly influenced the 2020 results, both parties recognize their decisive role in the November elections.
Nitish Kumar Criticizes RJD Alliance: "Joined Due to Circumstances" While Highlighting Women's Empowerment Initiatives in Bihar
Oct 22, 2025 09:21 am CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has publicly distanced himself from his former RJD alliance, stating it was formed only due to circumstances while highlighting his government's achievements in women's empowerment. During an election rally in Muzaffarpur, Kumar criticized Lalu Prasad's record on women's issues and affirmed his permanent commitment to the NDA coalition while showcasing his administration's infrastructure and security improvements across Bihar.
BJP Accused of Forcing Jan Suraaj Candidates to Withdraw from Bihar Elections: Prashant Kishor Alleges Intimidation
Oct 21, 2025 09:49 pm CST
Prashant Kishor has accused the BJP of intimidating and pressuring three Jan Suraaj Party candidates into withdrawing their nominations for the Bihar election. He claims the ruling party fears Jan Suraaj's clean candidates more than traditional opposition, showing evidence of meetings between his withdrawn candidates and senior BJP leaders including Amit Shah. Kishor vows to take the matter to the Election Commission and promises his remaining 240 candidates will continue fighting to change Bihar's political landscape.
Tejashwi Yadav's Strategic Evolution: Expanding RJD's Base From Muslim-Yadav to PDA-Plus Coalition in Bihar
Oct 21, 2025 09:38 pm CST
Tejashwi Yadav is transforming the RJD's traditional Muslim-Yadav coalition into a broader PDA (Picchra, Dalit, Alphasankyak) plus upper castes strategy for Bihar's 2025 elections. By fielding a diverse candidate list, including 24 women and representatives from various castes, Yadav aims to break the 30% vote share ceiling that has limited the party's success since 2005, challenging Nitish Kumar's established political stronghold while risking potential internal rebellion.
Controversy Erupts as Tejashwi Yadav Questions Nitish Kumar's Health After Viral Garland Incident at Bihar NDA Meeting
Oct 21, 2025 07:27 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has raised fresh concerns about Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's health following a viral video showing an awkward garlanding incident at an NDA public meeting. The 74-year-old JDU chief's behavior has sparked debate about his fitness to govern, with Yadav suggesting that Kumar "no longer has the ability to run his government" just two weeks before Bihar's Assembly election.
Pushpam Priya Choudhary: How The UK-Educated Leader Is Transforming Bihar Politics Beyond Caste And Religion
Oct 19, 2025 11:12 pm CST
Pushpam Priya Choudhary, a UK-educated political newcomer and founder of The Plurals Party, is challenging Bihar's traditional caste-based politics in the 2025 Assembly Elections. Known for her distinctive black attire and masked appearance, this daughter of a former JDU lawmaker is contesting from Darbhanga with a vision to unite people across religious and caste divides for Bihar's development. Her party is fielding candidates for all 243 seats, with half reserved for women.