Bihar polls: Kharge hopeful of 'solving' seat sharing issue with alliance partners
He said a meeting of party leaders will be held later in the day, which he will be attending virtually
Bihar polls: NDA, Opposition inch closer to seat-sharing deal as smaller allies seek bigger pie
Reports claim that a final seat-sharing announcement by the both blocs is delayed as smaller allies are in no mood to yield and are trying to extract maximum leverage in the ongoing talks.
Chirag Paswan-Prashant Kishor alliance in the making? LJP hints ‘doors are open’
Speculation over a potential tie-up between Paswan and Kishor marks the latest twist in Bihar’s political scene, even as seat-sharing talks between the LJP and the ruling BJP continue.
Nitish ka Naam, Modi ka Kaam: Inside BJP's Bihar gameplan to challenge Mahagathbandhan, Prashant Kishor
The BJP is also outlining out a counter-strategy against political strategist Prashant Kishor (PK), acknowledging his potential to make an impact and being in a position to possibly win five to seven seats.
Bihar to vote in two phases on November 6, 11. Check complete list of constituencies and polling dates
The schedule has been announced just days after the publication of the final electoral roll on September 30, which put the total number of electors at 7.42 crore, of which 3.92 crore are male and 3.5 crore are women.
Bihar elections: Maithili Thakur sparks rumour over political debut after meeting BJP leaders; here’s what she said
Assembly polls in Bihar is set to held in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with the results to be declared on November 14
Mandate Bihar: How over 5,700 first-time voters per seat could prove to be crucial
Even in 2020, a lot of the election campaign was focused on the youth. The RJD and LJP are wooed the young by raising the issue of unemployment in the state.
Prashant Kishor to make electoral debut in Bihar polls; Jan Suraaj to release list on October 9
"I am saying it with full confidence that this will be the last election of Nitish Kumar," said Prashant Kishor.
Pan-India voter list revision planned after Bihar’s SIR exercise: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The announcement came after the Bihar SIR exercise, which led to the deletion of 69 lakh names from the state’s voter list due to deaths, inclusion of illegal immigrants, and duplicate voter IDs.
Bihar exit polls 2025 date and time: When & where to watch the predictions?
The contest is expected to be triangular, with the NDA, the INDIA bloc, and Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj Party all vying for power.
Mobile deposit facility to one-stop digital platform: EC rolls out 'new initiatives' for smooth polling in Bihar
Additionally, the Election Commission has launched ‘Mother of all Apps’ – ECI Net, a one-stop digital platform enabling web-based monitoring of all polling booths.
EC unveils 'mother of all apps' ahead of Bihar polls: What is ECI net?
Presiding officers can now upload turnout data on the ECINET app every two hours on polling day to reduce the time lag in updating data.
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.
Bihar polls: EC sticks to demands of political parties, announces two-phase polling on November 6, 11
Both the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition Mahagathbandhan in Bihar on Saturday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to hold the forthcoming assembly polls in the state in one phase or maximum two phases in a meeting with the poll body.
Bihar elections: Nitish Kumar eyes 10th term as chief minister. Can he overcome these challenges?
Even as he has repeated his commitment to BJP-led NDA, Nitish Kumar’s name has become synonymous with political flip-flops
Bihar polls: Tejashwi Yadav as campaign face? Poll dates announced, INDIA bloc yet to name CM pick
As the campaign by both bloc -- National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and INDIA (Mahagathbandhan alliance) is set to enter a decisive juncture, an issue that is seen as a constant irritant-- especially in the Mahagathbandhan bloc is its continued reluctance to officially declare a chief ministerial face. The issue found multiple mentions during press addresses by senior leaders of the grouping.
Bihar Election 2025 Date: Bihar to vote in two phases on November 6 and 11; results on November 14
The Election Commission's announcement has set the stage for a keen showdown after months of intense buildup between the NDA and Mahagathbandhan.
Bihar election: Poll dates to be announced today at 4 pm; results expected before November 22
In the 2020 Assembly polls, voting in Bihar was held across three phases.The exercise may be be held in fewer phases this time.
Electoral roll purified in Bihar after SIR, many new initiatives in store for assembly polls: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The CEC also spoke of a number of “initiatives” that were being introduced in polls to the 243-strong Bihar assembly, which had “38 constituencies reserved for Scheduled Castes and another two for Scheduled Tribes”.
Behaviour of Nitish Kumar at PM's function gives rise to suspicion about CM's 'mental health'; Tejashwi Yadav
Tejashwi Yadav, a former Deputy CM who is now the leader of the opposition, shared on his X handle a video of the function, held at New Delhi, which the chief minister has attended virtually from his residence
Bihar first state to have 1200 voters at each polling booth, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Patna
CEC Kumar also reiterated that Special Intensive Revision in Bihar (SIR), concluded before the upcoming election, is in accordance with the law.
Voter revision before polls is in accordance with law: CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Bihar SIR
Kumar's visit came days after the EC published its final electoral roll, prepared as part of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) carried out over a period of three months.
Booth-level officers central to EC's SIR plan, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Patna
Highlighting the role of booth-level officers, he said they played a vital role in the poll body's successful completion of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state.
'Politics of hatred': RJD slams Bihar BJP chief's burqa remark, says clear attempt to push 'communal agenda'
The burqa issue has previously surfaced in elections, including the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, where a BJP candidate was briefly involved in a controversy over checking the identity of veiled voters at a polling booth, underscoring its potential to become a flashpoint.
