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‘36% formula’: The number game behind Tejashwi’s claim Nitish won’t return as Bihar CM
Tejashwi Yadav has sought to brand Nitish as a 'BJP stooge' and repeatedly claimed that the incumbent CM would not be re-appointed CM even if the NDA were to emerge victorious in the coming elections. Here’s why.
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Bihar election Phase 1: Five key seats to watch out for on November 6
Based on the prominence of candidates and electoral history, here are five assembly constituencies that are crucial battlegrounds in the first phase.
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Khesari Lal Yadav: The steep price of being a viral Bhojpuri star in Bihar polls – 'vulgarity' label
Taking a dig at his opponents, Khesari pointed out that his 'vulgar' songs did not cause water logging or ruin the education system and hospital infrastructure.
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Phase 2 of SIR kicks off in 12 states today: What are Forms 6,7 and 8 and why they are crucial for voters
Each assembly constituency will have an Electoral Registration Officer in charge, assisted by Booth-Level Officers who will visit homes to verify voter details and collect forms.
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Why Mukesh Sahani as INDIA bloc’s deputy CM face in Bihar leaves Congress on sticky wicket
Factors such as the infighting over choice of candidates and “friendly fights” in seats raises questions on whether the Congress is losing ground within Bihar’s opposition bloc.
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VIP chief Mukesh Sahani declared Deputy CM face for Mahagathbandhan: How regional allies can play decisive roles in Bihar election
Sahani wields influence among Mallah, Sahani, and Nishad communities, whose nine per cent electoral weight (according to the 2023 Bihar caste survey) could impact the poll outcome.
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Tejashwi Yadav's big bet on Jeevika Didis: Why is the scheme back in focus ahead of Bihar elections?
The upcoming Assembly election will test whether Nitish’s women-centric policies still resonate, or whether Tejashwi’s promise of better lives for Jeevika didis will swing Bihar towards Mahagatbandhan.
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‘Calls, urgent meetings, rushed visits’: Cracks in RJD-Cong ties ahead of Bihar election
According to reports, Congress general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal spoke with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday. Also, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot and Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavaru are expected to visit Patna today.
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The 47% formula: Why BJP and JD(U) are betting big on women in Bihar
According to the Election Commission’s final electoral roll, Bihar has 7.43 crore voters, including 3.5 crore women, accounting for a little over 47 percent of the electorate.
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Bankable ally or Achilles heel? Why RJD may have a big Congress problem in Bihar
In the 2020 Bihar Assembly polls, the Congress contested 70 seats but won only 19 seats. It recorded the lowest strike rate within its alliance.
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BJP first list for Bihar polls decoded: Caste balance, fresh faces, political pedigree
While the list features both the Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha, the BJP has dropped Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav from the Patna Sahib seat, which he has represented since 2010.
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BJP-JD(U) parity, Chirag Paswan's big moment: All about NDA's seat-sharing pact for Bihar polls
According to reports, Paswan's threat to contest all 243 seats may have impacted the math, proving to be a crucial bargaining chip ahead of the elections.
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RJD, Congress seat-sharing talks hit a wall over Seemanchal region: These 5 seats are bone of contention
In the 2020 Assembly election, the RJD contested Raniganj, Saharsa, and Baisi, while Kahalgaon and Bahadurganj went to the Congress. However, none of these parties won any of these seats.
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No oppn in JPC for tainted netas bill? Centre weighs options amid INDIA bloc's silence
Union Home Minister Amit Shah had introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025; and the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha on August 20
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Prashant Kishor's poll report card: A look at his wins & losses ahead of the big Bihar test
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Will 2025 Bihar election be Nitish Kumar's swan song? The challenges ahead for JD(U)'s 'Sushasan Babu'
Though switching loyalties between NDA and Grand Alliance has helped the JD(U) stalwart keep a firm grip on power for two decades, it has also eroded some of his political credibility over the years.
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People used to mock 'Make in India'; country struggling with 2G now has 5G in each district: PM Modi roasts Cong at IMC 2025
They asked how India would make technologically advanced things. The country answered. The country that once struggled with 2G now has 5G in almost every district, says PM Modi.
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When Pakistani Army ordered ‘mass rape of 400,000 women’: Recalling the horrors of Operation Searchlight
Operation Searchlight, which was launched on the night of March 25, 1971, was carried out by the Pakistan Army in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) to suppress growing calls for independence.
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Inside RSS-led Mission Trishul: Will it be a game-changer for BJP in Bihar polls?
The campaign involves identifying 'angry' voters, assessing which election issues are most important and resonant with the public and analysing which issues could benefit or harm the BJP’s prospects in the election.
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5 factors weighing on BJP as it eyes dominance in Bihar
Prashant Kishor's newly-formed outfit Jan Suraaj is expected to further queer the political pitch, promising some fireworks post-Diwali in the final assembly election of the year.
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Why lawyer tried to attack CJI in Supreme Court: Row over 'Vishnu idol' remark explained
On September 16, a Supreme Court bench led by CJI dismissed a plea seeking directions to reconstruct and reinstall a seven-foot idol of Lord Vishnu at the Javari Temple in Madhya Pradesh.
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What happened in 1965 war? Sir Creek dispute explained
On September 6, 1965, the Indian Army launched a major offensive towards Lahore from three sides — the Wagah-Dograi axis, the Khalra-Burki axis and the Khemkaran-Kasur axis — effectively threatening the city from multiple directions.
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'PM Modi symbol of modern Ravana': Congress leader Udit Raj's remark triggers BJP backlash
PM Modi is a symbol of modern Ravana, and the way he is building his golden palace, once he enters it, he will see the same golden palace burn, says Congress leader.
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar to visit Bihar tomorrow; poll dates likely to be announced
A briefing meeting of central observers which includes general, police and expenditure, appointed by EC for Bihar elections is scheduled to be held in New Delhi.
