Nitish Kumar
Chirag Paswan Praises BJP and JDU's Generosity in Bihar Election Seat-Sharing Deal
Oct 18, 2025 05:48 pm CST
Union Minister Chirag Paswan thanked Bihar's JDU and BJP for accommodating smaller NDA partners in the seat-sharing arrangement for upcoming assembly elections. His LJP (Ram Vilas) secured 29 seats despite having no current MLAs. Paswan criticized the opposition INDIA bloc for internal conflicts while predicting an NDA victory under PM Modi's leadership in the November polls.
AAP Releases Third List of 28 Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections as Parties Finalize Electoral Strategies
Oct 18, 2025 12:02 pm CST
The Aam Aadmi Party has announced its third list of 28 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, bringing their total nominations to 87. Meanwhile, other parties including JD(U) and CPI(ML) have also released their candidate lists as Bihar prepares for two-phase polls on November 6 and 11, with results expected on November 14.
Chirag Paswan Predicts Historic NDA Victory in Bihar Assembly Elections 2025
Oct 18, 2025 11:59 am CST
Chirag Paswan, leader of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), affirms that the NDA remains united ahead of Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for November 6 and 11. Dismissing reports of internal conflicts, he expressed confidence in achieving a historic victory under Nitish Kumar's leadership when results are announced on November 14. His party will contest 29 seats as part of the NDA alliance, with seat-sharing arrangements finalized among all coalition partners.
Vikasheel Insaan Party Secures 15 Seats in Bihar Election Alliance: Mahagathbandhan Coalition Finalized
Oct 17, 2025 03:00 am CST
Mukesh Sahani's Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP) has agreed to contest 15 seats in the Bihar assembly election, resolving coalition uncertainty within the Mahagathbandhan alliance. The deal includes promises of one Rajya Sabha and two MLC seats, strengthening opposition unity ahead of the November two-phase voting. With this arrangement finalized, the alliance now prepares to face BJP and Prashant Kishor's new Jan Suraaj Party.
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.
Muslim Representation and Caste Dynamics: JDU's Strategic Candidate Selection for Bihar Elections 2025
Oct 16, 2025 05:10 pm CST
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JDU has nominated four Muslim candidates among its 101 seats for the 2025 Bihar assembly elections, focusing on strategic representation in the Seemanchal region while maintaining careful caste balancing across Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, and other categories as part of the NDA's electoral strategy in Bihar.
JNU Campus Clash: AISA and ABVP Exchange Accusations Over Violence Following Controversial 'UP-Bihar' Remark
Oct 16, 2025 03:31 pm CST
Violence erupted at Jawaharlal Nehru University as AISA and ABVP student groups clashed during a general body meeting, resulting in multiple injuries. ABVP claims the conflict began after a left-wing counselor made discriminatory remarks about UP-Bihar students, while AISA accuses ABVP of deliberate disruption ahead of upcoming student elections. Both sides have presented conflicting accounts of the incident that has heightened tensions on campus.
Women Voters: The Decisive Force Behind NDA's Electoral Success in Bihar
Oct 16, 2025 03:10 pm CST
Analysis reveals how women voters have become the cornerstone of NDA's electoral strategy in Bihar, with data showing the alliance wins 60.5% of seats in female-majority constituencies. As the 2025 elections approach, both BJP and JD(U) are strengthening their appeal to women through welfare schemes, reservations, and economic incentives, creating a new political identity that transcends traditional caste boundaries.
Anurag Thakur Calls Prashant Kishor "General Who Fled" After Decision to Skip Bihar Elections
Oct 16, 2025 01:02 pm CST
BJP leader Anurag Thakur criticizes Prashant Kishor for not contesting Bihar elections, referring to him as a "general who fled." Meanwhile, Kishor predicts NDA's defeat and claims Nitish Kumar's JDU will win fewer than 25 seats, while setting a target of 150 seats for his Jan Suraaj Party in the upcoming November polls.
BJP Announces Full List of 101 Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 16, 2025 03:09 am CST
The BJP has completed its candidate announcements for Bihar assembly polls, releasing three lists totaling 101 candidates. The party has dropped 16 sitting MLAs and nominated folk singer Maithili Thakur from Alinagar. Key battlegrounds include Raghopur, where BJP's Satish Kumar Yadav will challenge RJD's Tejashwi Yadav's stronghold. Bihar's 243-seat assembly election will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11.