Bihar election Phase 1 on November 6: Key contests, star candidates and seats to watch
Several high-profile constituencies will go to polls in the first phase of the Bihar election. In Tarapur (Munger), Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary (BJP) faces RJD’s Arun Kumar. Meanwhile, Raghopur, which is a traditional RJD bastion, will witness Tejashwi defending his seat against BJP’s Satish Kumar Yadav and Jan Suraaj’s Chanchal Singh.
'Will we not protect and encourage our voters?' JD(U) leader Lalan Singh reacts to FIR over Mokama remarks
The Election Commission had earlier sought an explanation from Singh after a clip of his speech went viral, in which he was allegedly heard saying, "There are a few leaders, don't let them step out of their homes on polling day. Keep them inside."
Elder brother of JD(U) leader, wife, daughter found dead at home in Bihar
The deceased were identified as Naveen Kushwaha, his wife Mala Devi and daughter Tanu Priya, Purnea Sadar Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Jyoti Shankar said.
Why Yogi Adityanath, BJP's UP brass are closely watching Bihar election results
Several tactical decisions in Bihar — from ticket distribution to caste and community balancing — have been made with an eye on how these might perform in Uttar Pradesh.
Bihar Election 2025: BJP calls Rahul Gandhi's Haryana vote fraud claim 'baseless'
Speaking at a rally in Valmiki Nagar in West Champaran district, the Congress general secretary compared the present situation in the country to the British Raj and questioned whether India would even continue to hold elections in the future.
JD(U)'s Bijendra Yadav looks to retain his stronghold of Supaul; Congress, Jan Suraaj hope to break new ground
Bijendra Prasad Yadav is an eight-time MLA from Supaul has won past several elections as JD(U) candidate. Before the 2000 assembly elections, Yadav had represented the erstwhile Janata Dal.
Lalu Prasad hits campaign trail for Bihar polls
In Phulwari Sharif, which is being contested by RJD ally CPI(ML) Liberation, the former Bihar CM, who was travelling alone, chose not to get out of his vehicle. He returned home about an hour before campaigning for the first phase came to a close.
Bihar Elections 2025: 26 per cent candidates in phase 2 face serious criminal charges
The ADR and Bihar Election Watch have analysed the self-sworn affidavits of 1297 out of 1302 candidates, who are contesting in the upcoming phase 2 of the assembly polls. Additionally, out of 1297 candidates analyzed, 415 (32%) candidates have declared criminal cases against themselves.
If NDA retains power in Bihar, Mohiuddinnagar will be renamed as Mohan Nagar: Yogi Adityanath
The BJP leader, who had a whirlwind tour of the poll-bound state on final day of campaigning for first phase of polls, made the remark at a rally in Mohiuddinnagar constituency.
Bihar Election 2025: Campaigning ends for phase 1, voting in 121 seats on November 6
The high-decibel campaign saw key campaigners, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, trade accusations and raise pertinent issues that shaped the electoral discourse.
'10% of India controls Army': Rahul Gandhi's remark kicks up row in Bihar
As political leaders cutting across parties make the last-minute effort to appeal to the electorate, Gandhi in his characteristic style said: "... only 10 per cent of the country's population (i.e., the 'upper castes') get opportunities in corporate sectors, bureaucracy, and the judiciary... even the Army is under their control."
Bihar Election 2025: VIP candidate is richest in fray, has assets worth over Rs 368.98 crore
According to ADR, BJP candidate from Munger, Kumar Pranay, declared assets worth Rs 170 crore. He is the richest candidate in phase 1 of Bihar election.
Women workers of Bihar BJP doing splendid work with resolve of 'Mera Booth, Sabse Mazboot': PM Modi
Bihar will go to polls in two phases on November 6 and 11. The counting of votes will be taken up on November 14.
Bihar election phase 1: From Tejashwi Yadav to Maithili Thakur, a look at key candidates
Bihar is set to vote in two phases on November 6 and 11, with the counting set to take place on November 14
Tej Pratap Yadav mocks Tejashwi over Mahua campaigning, says 'he is still a child'
Tej Pratap Yadav, who is now trying to wrest back Mahua, the seat from which he made his debut a decade ago, stuck to the stand that after elections, he would not return to his father's party nor would he be a part of any other political formation.
Tejashwi promises Rs 30,000 for women: The gamechanger Mahagathbandhan needs as counter to Nitish?
The announcement of a one-time deposit less just two months after the elections conclude is seen as a counter to the NDA’s 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana'.
FIR against JD(U)'s Lalan Singh for 'some shouldn't be allowed to vote' remark
The case has been filed under appropriate sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Representation of the People Act for alleged violations during the election process.
Amit Shah promises free health cover in Bihar if NDA retains power: ‘People from Mithila, Koshi need not go to Patna, Delhi for treatment’
During his address in Bihar’s Darbhanga on Tuesday, Amit Shah urged the people to press the EVM button with the BJP’s poll symbol lotus to prevent the return of “jungle raj” in the state
Over Rs 100 cr worth of cash, drugs, liquor seized as Bihar elections, Assembly bypolls approach
As many as 824 flying squads have been deployed across Bihar to ensure that the complaints reported on C-VIGIL are attended to within 100 minutes
Bihar Election 2025: Rise of the new 'M-Y axis' redrawing the state's power dynamics
A new M-Y axis is beginning to take shape in Bihar, one that is quietly unsettling old caste equations and has forced both NDA and MGB to redraw their campaign strategies.
Tejashwi promises Rs 30,000 annual aid for women, MSP for farmers
When our government comes to power, we will provide an incentive to farmers, an additional payment of Rs 300 per quintal over and above the MSP for paddy, and an additional Rs 400 per quintal over and above the MSP for wheat, says RJD leader.
Bihar Election 2025 Updates: High-voltage campaign for phase 1 polling ends, over to EVMs now
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with women workers of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar.
'Jhuthon ke sardar': Congress president Kharge calls PM Modi 'chief of liars', questions Nitish Kumar's absence from NDA events
Kharge said, "PM Modi jhuthon ke sardar hain. Jhuthon ke sardar har jagah jaa ke jhuth baatein bolte hain."
Tej Pratap Yadav roasts Rahul Gandhi's fishing expedition in poll-bound Bihar: 'Should have become a cook'
Rahul Gandhi's job is to ride a motorcycle and spread pollution. He'll spend his entire life fishing while the country will plunge into darkness, Tej Pratap said.
