Grand Alliance
Amit Shah Confirms Nitish Kumar Will Remain Bihar Chief Minister If NDA Wins
Oct 29, 2025 07:13 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has officially confirmed that Nitish Kumar will continue as Bihar's Chief Minister if the NDA retains power, ending speculation about the alliance's leadership. This announcement comes after the opposition Mahagathbandhan had already named their CM candidate and released their election manifesto.
Power Dynamics in Bihar's Grand Alliance: Tejashwi Yadav Dominates Manifesto Visuals Over Rahul Gandhi
Oct 28, 2025 10:45 pm CST
The Grand Alliance in Bihar has released its election manifesto with Tejashwi Yadav prominently featured while Rahul Gandhi appears only as a small thumbnail, sparking criticism from the BJP. This visual hierarchy reflects ongoing tensions within the alliance, as both RJD and Congress continue to struggle with seat-sharing arrangements and are now fielding candidates against each other in several constituencies despite being allies.
Congress Accelerates Bihar Election Campaign with Rahul Gandhi Rally and Strategic Manifesto Plan
Oct 23, 2025 09:04 pm CST
Congress unveils a three-pronged election strategy for Bihar, featuring a joint Rahul Gandhi-Tejashwi Yadav rally, senior leadership involvement post-Chhath puja, and a manifesto launch on October 28. The Grand Alliance has officially named Tejashwi Yadav as CM candidate while challenging the NDA to confirm Nitish Kumar's position ahead of the November elections.
Pappu Yadav Clarifies Stance on Rahul Gandhi's Role in Bihar's Grand Alliance
Oct 23, 2025 02:49 am CST
Independent MP Pappu Yadav has clarified his recent comments about Rahul Gandhi's leadership in Bihar's Grand Alliance, emphasizing that while Gandhi represents the opposition against Modi, he did not suggest him as Chief Ministerial candidate. Amid growing tensions within the Mahagathbandhan over seat-sharing and leadership roles, Yadav called on RJD to withdraw candidates competing against Congress to prevent "friendly fights" that have already emerged in 12 constituencies.
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 Grand Alliance Finalizes Seat-Sharing: RJD to Contest 135 Seats, Congress 61 in Upcoming Assembly Elections
Oct 14, 2025 02:41 am CST
Bihar's opposition Grand Alliance has concluded its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming assembly elections, with Lalu Yadav's RJD settling for 135 seats and Congress accepting 61 seats. The breakthrough came after Congress agreed to project Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Ministerial candidate. The remaining seats will be distributed among Left Front parties and other regional allies, creating a united front against the ruling coalition.
Tejashwi Yadav to Contest from Two Seats in Bihar Assembly Elections: Raghopur and Phulparas
Oct 08, 2025 10:39 pm CST
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav plans to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections from two constituencies - his family stronghold Raghopur and JD(U)-held Phulparas in Madhubani district. This strategic move follows RJD's strong 2020 performance when they emerged as the single largest party with 75 seats. The election may feature a high-profile battle in Raghopur if political newcomer Prashant Kishor decides to contest from the same constituency.
"Won't Contest Polls Without Chief Minister Face": Tejashwi Yadav
Sep 20, 2025 03:18 am CST
The Grand Alliance will not contest the Bihar assembly election without a Chief Ministerial face, Rashtriya Janata Dal's Tejashwi Yadav told NDTV today, packing in a little dig.
Lalu Yadav's Brainchild "Bhurabal" Back. How It Can Affect Bihar Polls
Sep 16, 2025 12:49 am CST
The old acronym "Bhurabal" - literally meaning "brown hair" - has once again surfaced in Bihar, taking centrestage in political discussions ahead of the state's assembly election.