Nitish Kumar
Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Two-Phase Voting on November 6 and 11, Results on November 14
Oct 06, 2025 10:38 pm CST
The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 will be conducted in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with vote counting scheduled for November 14. The election pits the BJP-JDU alliance against the Congress-RJD led Mahagathbandhan, while Prashant Kishor makes his electoral debut with Jan Suraaj party. The election takes place amid controversy over the special intensive revision of Bihar's voter list, which reduced registered voters from 7.9 crore to 7.24 crore.
Bihar Elections 2025: Complete Guide to Polling Dates, Constituencies, and Electoral Statistics
Oct 06, 2025 07:29 pm CST
The Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results announced on November 14. This comprehensive electoral process will cover 243 constituencies and engage over 7.43 crore voters including 14 lakh first-time voters. The main contest will be between the Nitish Kumar-BJP alliance and the Congress-RJD led INDI Alliance, with new entrants like Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj and Arvind Kejriwal's AAP making their debut in state politics.
Bihar Assembly Elections 2024: Election Commission to Announce Poll Dates as Political Alliances Prepare for Crucial Battle
Oct 06, 2025 05:57 pm CST
The Election Commission of India is set to announce Bihar assembly election dates today, with voting to be completed by November 22. The electoral battle will feature a direct contest between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's NDA coalition and the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan alliance, amid controversy over recent voter list revisions that saw a significant drop in registered voters. Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj will also debut, contesting all 243 seats in this politically significant state election.
Patna Metro Inaugurated: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Opens First Section Ahead of Assembly Elections
Oct 06, 2025 05:01 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has inaugurated a 3.45-km elevated section of the Patna Metro, connecting three stations before the state assembly elections announcement. The Rs 13,925.5 crore project, jointly funded by JICA, central and state governments, will eventually feature two corridors with 24 stations, with full operations expected by 2027.
Tejashwi Yadav Questions Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's Mental Health After Erratic Behavior at PM Modi's Function
Oct 05, 2025 10:59 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has raised serious concerns about Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's mental fitness to govern following what he described as "erratic behavior" during Prime Minister Modi's virtual function. The opposition leader suggested a political conspiracy might be behind Kumar's condition, while JD(U) representatives firmly rejected these allegations, creating further tension in Bihar's already charged political landscape.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Unusual Behavior Raises Health Concerns Amid Upcoming Elections
Oct 04, 2025 11:55 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's recent public behavior, including sitting with folded hands for an extended period during a virtual event with PM Modi, has fueled opposition concerns about his health and governing capacity. With assembly elections approaching, JD(U) allies defend Kumar while critics question his fitness for office. His unconventional gestures continue to draw attention, even as speculation grows about his son Nishant's potential political debut.
BJP and RJD Both Request Single or Two-Phase Bihar Assembly Elections with Different Voter Verification Concerns
Oct 04, 2025 11:11 pm CST
The Election Commission met with political parties in Bihar to discuss upcoming assembly elections. While both BJP and RJD agreed on conducting polls in one or two phases, the BJP's request for special verification of burqa-clad women sparked controversy. Parties also raised concerns about voter intimidation in villages and requested various measures to ensure fair elections.
Bihar's Rs 17,000 Crore Investment in Three Major Ganga River Road Projects Using Hybrid Annuity Model
Oct 02, 2025 08:15 pm CST
Bihar is set to develop three major road projects along the Ganga river using the hybrid annuity model (HAM) at an estimated cost of Rs 17,000 crore. These infrastructure initiatives, spanning approximately 119 kilometers, will connect key cities like Munger, Sultanganj, and Bhagalpur while boosting economic activities and tourism along the scenic river route. The projects represent a significant milestone as Bihar's first HAM-based infrastructure development.
Prashant Kishor Predicts Political Upheaval in Bihar Elections, Vows to Expose Corruption
Sep 28, 2025 07:55 pm CST
Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor makes bold predictions about Bihar's upcoming elections, claiming JD(U) will win fewer than 25 seats while announcing his party will contest all 243 constituencies independently. He directly challenges political opponents with corruption allegations and criticizes Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's administration, promising more revelations soon.
Bihar's Women Voters: The Decisive Force in Assembly Elections Between NDA's Cash Transfers and Opposition's Land Rights
Sep 27, 2025 11:52 pm CST
In Bihar's upcoming Assembly elections, women voters have become the central focus of competing political strategies. While the NDA alliance led by PM Modi and Nitish Kumar offers immediate financial empowerment through the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana with Rs 10,000 cash transfers to 75 lakh women, Priyanka Gandhi and the opposition Mahagathbandhan propose structural change through land ownership rights. This electoral battle highlights differing philosophies of women's empowerment in a traditionally patriarchal state, where female voters increasingly hold the key to political power.