Nitish Kumar
LJP(R) Announces First 14 Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections: NDA Seat-Sharing Finalized
Oct 15, 2025 11:19 pm CST
Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has announced its first list of 14 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, part of the NDA's seat-sharing arrangement where LJP(R) will contest 29 seats. Meanwhile, BJP has named 83 candidates while JD(U) has released a list of 57 nominees. The two-phase polling will take place on November 6 and 11, with results on November 14.
PM Modi Asks Bihar Women to Call Him 'Brother', Emphasizes Their Role in Upcoming Election Victory
Oct 15, 2025 10:18 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with BJP booth workers in Bihar, asking women to address him as 'brother' while emphasizing female voters' crucial role in the upcoming assembly elections. Modi predicted a "double Diwali" with NDA's victory on November 14, urged outreach about government schemes, and warned against returning to "jungle raj." Elections for Bihar's 243-member Assembly will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11.
Folk Singer Maithili Thakur to Contest Bihar Assembly Election from Alinagar as BJP Candidate
Oct 15, 2025 08:21 pm CST
Bihar's popular folk singer Maithili Thakur joins the electoral fray as BJP's candidate from Alinagar constituency in the upcoming assembly elections. Her nomination is part of BJP's strategic move to appeal to youth voters in the Mithilanchal region, with the party introducing nine new faces among its 12 candidates in the second list, potentially to counter Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party approach of fielding diverse candidates.
11 Critical Factors That Will Determine Bihar's 2024 Election Outcome: Beyond Nitish and Tejashwi
Oct 15, 2025 05:10 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis explores the eleven decisive factors that will determine Bihar's upcoming election results beyond the personalities of Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav. From alliance dynamics and caste configurations to the influence of welfare schemes and emerging political forces like Prashant
JDU Releases First List of 57 Candidates for Bihar Election Amid Seat-Sharing Tensions with Chirag Paswan
Oct 15, 2025 04:51 pm CST
The JDU has released its first list of 57 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, including five ministers from the current government. Tensions have emerged with ally Chirag Paswan's party over five contested seats that JDU has claimed. The BJP-JDU alliance will contest 101 seats each in the 243-member assembly, with elections scheduled for November 6 and 11.
Prashant Kishor Declines Electoral Contest: Predicts JDU Will Win Fewer Than 25 Seats in Bihar Elections
Oct 15, 2025 12:42 pm CST
Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has announced he won't contest the upcoming Bihar elections despite his Jan Suraaj Party's debut. Instead, he'll focus on organizational responsibilities while predicting Nitish Kumar's JDU won't secure even 25 seats. The Bihar Assembly elections are scheduled for November with results expected on November 14.
Sushant Singh Rajput's Cousin Divya Gautam Announced as CPI(ML) Liberation Candidate for Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 14, 2025 01:23 pm CST
Divya Gautam, cousin of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has been nominated by CPI(ML) Liberation to contest from Digha constituency in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. The theatre artist and former AISA leader will file her nomination on Wednesday as part of the opposition's Mahagathbandhan alliance, which includes RJD and Congress. The two-phase elections are scheduled for November 6 and 11.
BJP's Strategic Mastery: How Equal Seat-Sharing in Bihar Elections Could Reshape Political Power Dynamics
Oct 14, 2025 01:30 am CST
The BJP has finalized a strategic seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, marking a historic shift by contesting equal seats with JD(U) for the first time. This calculated approach mirrors their successful Maharashtra strategy and could position the party to claim Bihar's Chief Ministership if their candidates outperform JD(U) counterparts. Meanwhile, the opposition Mahagathbandhan remains mired in negotiations with elections less than three weeks away, highlighting BJP's organizational advantage in this critical electoral battle.
Lalu Yadav and Family Face Trial in IRCTC Hotel Scam: Understanding the Corruption Case Against Bihar's Political Dynasty
Oct 13, 2025 04:28 pm CST
Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav, his son Tejashwi, and wife Rabri Devi have been charged in the alleged IRCTC hotel scam case. The corruption allegations stem from Lalu's tenure as Railways Minister, where he allegedly influenced maintenance contracts for IRCTC hotels in exchange for undervalued land. With elections approaching, the RJD party must now balance its legal defense with campaign efforts as they face charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy that could result in significant prison sentences.
NDA Bihar Seat Sharing Reveals Power Shift: BJP-JDU Parity and Chirag Paswan's Rising Influence
Oct 13, 2025 02:30 am CST
The NDA's seat-sharing formula for Bihar's 2025 Assembly elections signals a significant political realignment with BJP and JDU allocated equal seats while Chirag Paswan emerges as the coalition's preferred Dalit leader, indicating BJP's strategic shift away from total dependence on Nitish Kumar in state politics.