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Page 10 - Bihar Election 2025 News

Bihar polls 2025: Why 'jungle raj' has become the phrase Bihar can't escape

Once a phrase for Bihar's breakdown of law and order during the Lalu era, 'jungle raj' is still echoing through the state's politics, shaping narratives and voter perceptions ahead of the 2025 polls

Bihar polls 2025: Why 'jungle raj' has become the phrase Bihar can't escape
Updated On : 27 Oct 2025 | 8:08 PM IST

Bihar's educational reforms: Nitish Kumar's high grades, and then a dip

The story of Bihar's educational reform is a lesson for all reforms done halfway

Bihar's educational reforms: Nitish Kumar's high grades, and then a dip
Updated On : 27 Oct 2025 | 6:52 PM IST

From Tejashwi to Maithili Thakur, key faces in Bihar's 2025 election fight

From Tejashwi Yadav's bid for chief minister to BJP's mix of veterans and debutants, key contenders take centre stage ahead of the November 6 and 11 polls

From Tejashwi to Maithili Thakur, key faces in Bihar's 2025 election fight
Updated On : 27 Oct 2025 | 3:55 PM IST

BJP expels Bihar MLA Pawan Yadav, five others for 'anti-party activities'

Others expelled from the party were Sunny Yadav, Shravan Kushwaha, Uttam Choudhary, Maruti Nandan Maruti and Pawan Choudhary

BJP expels Bihar MLA Pawan Yadav, five others for 'anti-party activities'
Updated On : 27 Oct 2025 | 2:22 PM IST

The Lalu-Nitish story: From Mandal brothers to fierce political rivals

The three-decade saga of Lalu and Nitish mirrors Bihar's turbulent political landscape, where alliances are made and broken with striking frequency

The Lalu-Nitish story: From Mandal brothers to fierce political rivals
Updated On : 27 Oct 2025 | 12:04 PM IST

Waqf Act promise: Can Tejashwi deliver if Mahagathbandhan wins Bihar polls?

Tejashwi Yadav accused Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of allowing the Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to enter Bihar's political landscape

Waqf Act promise: Can Tejashwi deliver if Mahagathbandhan wins Bihar polls?
Updated On : 27 Oct 2025 | 11:25 AM IST

Two decades of Nitish Kumar: How 'Sushasan babu' reshaped Bihar's story

As he seeks another term as chief minister, let's revisit Nitish Kumar's long tenure at the post which saw reforms in infrastructure, education, and law and order

Two decades of Nitish Kumar: How 'Sushasan babu' reshaped Bihar's story
Updated On : 27 Oct 2025 | 6:36 AM IST

EC to hold presser on pan-India SIR of voters list on Monday evening

The Election Commission will hold a press conference to announce pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' list on Monday evening, officials said.

EC to hold presser on pan-India SIR of voters list on Monday evening
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 6:09 PM IST

Tejashwi promises govt job law in 20 days; Shah vows to deport infiltrators

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the INDIA bloc, accusing it of opposing the SIR of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar

Tejashwi promises govt job law in 20 days; Shah vows to deport infiltrators
Updated On : 25 Oct 2025 | 4:44 PM IST

RJD leader Pratima Kushwaha joins BJP ahead of Bihar Assembly elections

Kushwaha alleged that "grassroots leaders are not respected" under the party, which, along with the family heading it, "stands deeply fragmented"

RJD leader Pratima Kushwaha joins BJP ahead of Bihar Assembly elections
Updated On : 25 Oct 2025 | 2:17 PM IST

Bihar polls: Police warn against posting caste-tinged songs on social media

Several agencies are ensuring that EC guidelines are strictly enforced in the state, the DGP said

Bihar polls: Police warn against posting caste-tinged songs on social media
Updated On : 25 Oct 2025 | 1:35 PM IST

CM Nitish promises 10 mn job opportunities for Bihar youth in next 5 yrs

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar highlighted the challenges faced by the state during the previous government's term, further underscoring the development brought by the BJP-led NDA in Bihar

CM Nitish promises 10 mn job opportunities for Bihar youth in next 5 yrs
Updated On : 25 Oct 2025 | 7:31 AM IST

Kesri and Karpoori: Congress, BJP spar over two Bihar icons ahead of polls

Rahul Gandhi leads tributes to Sitaram Kesri as PM Modi honours Karpoori Thakur, signalling both parties' attempts to appeal to Bihar's backward class voters

Kesri and Karpoori: Congress, BJP spar over two Bihar icons ahead of polls
Updated On : 24 Oct 2025 | 10:43 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi enters Bihar election campaign with EBC outreach

Says NDA will return to power under Nitish Kumar's stewardship

PM Narendra Modi enters Bihar election campaign with EBC outreach
Updated On : 24 Oct 2025 | 10:42 PM IST

Ahead of Bihar polls, ECI warns parties against using AI-generated content

The Election Commission on Friday asked all political parties to label AI-generated content, disclose creators, and remove misleading material within three hours ahead of Bihar Assembly polls

Ahead of Bihar polls, ECI warns parties against using AI-generated content
Updated On : 24 Oct 2025 | 10:32 PM IST

NDA to break electoral records under Nitish: PM sounds poll bugle in Bihar

PM Modi showered praises on Nitish Kumar, the Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] supremo, who is seeking a fifth consecutive term in office

NDA to break electoral records under Nitish: PM sounds poll bugle in Bihar
Updated On : 24 Oct 2025 | 2:45 PM IST

Prashant Kishor backs rebel BJP candidate in Gopalganj ahead of Bihar polls

Anup Kumar Srivastava, a social worker and former district BJP president in Gopalganj, reportedly felt sidelined by the BJP despite his claim to contest with sufficient resources

Prashant Kishor backs rebel BJP candidate in Gopalganj ahead of Bihar polls
Updated On : 24 Oct 2025 | 1:45 PM IST

Voters have decided to form NDA govt with 2/3rd majority: Bihar BJP chief

The BJP leader also launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal and its supremo, Lalu Yadav, accusing them of pushing Bihar backwards

Voters have decided to form NDA govt with 2/3rd majority: Bihar BJP chief
Updated On : 24 Oct 2025 | 11:02 AM IST

Jan Sangh toppled Karpoori govt over OBC quota in Bihar: Congress jabs PM

The attack came ahead of PM Modi addressing two poll rallies in Samastipur and Begusarai districts

Jan Sangh toppled Karpoori govt over OBC quota in Bihar: Congress jabs PM
Updated On : 24 Oct 2025 | 10:51 AM IST

Will ensure corruption-free Bihar if INDIA bloc comes to power: Tejashwi

The RJD leader also promised that he would present a government that would listen to the people's grievances and ensure affordable medicines and jobs for them

Will ensure corruption-free Bihar if INDIA bloc comes to power: Tejashwi
Updated On : 24 Oct 2025 | 10:44 AM IST