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Khesari finished with 79,245 votes, losing from BJP’s Chhoti Kumari, who won the seat with 86,845 votes, a margin of 7,600 votes.

Mandate Bihar: How JD(U) is poised for victory in 23 out of 33 closely fought seats against RJD

As the leads indicating a massive victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) , thereby relegating the Mahagathbandhan to just 33 seats, the direct contest between the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Janata Dal United (JD(U) on as many as 33 seats throw up important points of analysis.

Modi-Nitish pair a hit in Bihar polls: BJP hails NDA's performance

The BJP-led NDA has impressive leads in more than 180 of the state's 243 assembly seats, with trends indicating that the saffron party was on track to post its biggest tally with an excellent strike rate.

Bihar Election Results 2025: Has Congress conceded defeat already? Party cries foul over '65 lakh missing voters'

Bihar Election Results 2025: Instead of waiting for the final numbers, senior Congress leaders appear to have shifted the focus elsewhere, questioning the credibility of the election process itself.

Bihar Exit Polls 2025: Massive setback for Tejashwi Yadav's RJD, Mahagathbandhan predicted to win 75-100 seats

In the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections, most exit polls had predicted a narrow victory for the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan. An average of 11 surveys placed the alliance at 125 seats, just above the majority mark of 122 in the 243-member House, while giving the JD(U)-led NDA 108 seats.

Bihar Election 2025 Phase 1 Updates: State records 64.66% polling turnout, surpasses 2020 figure

Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Bihar is witnessing a two way clash between the NDA and the opposition's Mahagathbandhan

Former Lalu Prasad's aide, Dularchand Yadav, shot dead during election campaign in Mokama

During the election campaign for Jan Suraaj candidate Piyush Priyadarshi, a violent clash broke out between two groups. In the scuffle, Dularchand was shot in the chest and died on the spot.

Danapur assembly election 2025: Constituency profile, key candidates, past winners and more

The Danapur assembly constituency will largely see a tough contest between current Danapur MLA and RJD candidate Rit Lal Ray and BJP's pick Ram Kripal Yadav.

Jehanabad assembly election 2025: Constituency profile, key candidates, past winners and more

Currently, the seat is held by Suday Yadav, the brother-in-law of RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Mahagathbandhan vs Mahagathbandhan in Bihar: Allies RJD, Congress set to clash in 11 seats

Political observers are of the opinion that such internal face-offs could split the opposition vote, potentially benefiting the BJP-led NDA in several constituencies.

RJD names 143 candidates for Bihar assembly elections, Tejashwi Yadav to contest from Raghopur

Compared to the 2020 Assembly elections, the RJD is contesting on one less seat this time-144 seats in 2020 versus 143 seats in 2025.

Bihar elections: Bhojpuri singer Khesari Lal Yadav joins RJD, to contest from Chapra seat

After joining the party, Khesali Lal Yadav shared a picture with RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and announced that he will be contesting polls from Bihar’s Chapra.

Bihar Assembly Polls 2025: On day one, Lalu Prasad Yadav files nomination — not RJD chief, but his namesake

The 45-year-old, a resident of Jado Rahimpur village in Saran district, filed his papers on Friday from Marhaura assembly constituency, which falls under Saran Lok Sabha seat

'Just like Laxman did for Ram': Tej Pratap Yadav says younger brother Tejashwi should be respectful towards him

Tej Pratap made it clear that he will contest the upcoming assembly polls from Mahua, a constituency that is adjacent to Tejashwi's Raghopur seat and from where he had made his debut in the 2015 assembly polls.

'Peak dictatorship, brought to blackmail people': Tejashwi Yadav slams Modi govt over bill to oust 'tainted' ministers

Yadav asked the Modi government to discuss Bihar's development. He said that they (BJP) never discuss on how to develop Bihar.

'He should evaluate RSS role in freedom struggle': RJD's Manoj Jha on PM Modi's I-Day speech

Manoj Jha said added that a discussion on the RSS's role in India's freedom struggle would have been more appropriate from the Red Fort.

MLA vs Sachiv ji: Tej Pratap Yadav dares RJD to act against Bhai Virendra over viral phonecall

Tej Pratap Yadav attacked the Maner MLA against whom an FIR has been lodged by a Panchayat sachiv (secretary), whom the legislator had threatened to "beat with shoes" during a telephone call.

‘Many parties keep on coming’: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on brother Tej Pratap Yadav announcement of contesting from Mahua

Speaking to the reporters, Tejashwi Yadav said, “many parties keep on coming”, when asked about his brother Tej Pratap Yadav's statement "I will contest the assembly election from Mahua seat".

Land-for-jobs scam: Former Bihar CM Lalu Yadav moves SC to stay trial court proceedings

Yadav argued he was being made to suffer through an "illegal, motivated investigation" in violation of his fundamental right to a fair investigation.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav expels son Tej Pratap from party for 6 years, cuts family ties

Lalu Prasad Yadav made the announcement in a post on X on Sunday afternoon.

‘Paltu chacha kahan?’ Tej Pratap Yadav’s post-Holi ride outside Nitish Kumar’s residence

A video shows Tej Pratap, accompanied by another man soaked in colors, riding a scooter toward the Chief Minister’s residence. As they reach the gate, Yadav can be heard repeatedly asking, "Paltu chacha kahan? Paltu chacha...

'Thumko lagao or you will be suspended': RJD's Tej Pratap Yadav's comments to cop on Holi sparks row

The video, now viral on social media, triggered a sharp reaction from the Opposition, with BJP and JD(U) leaders strongly criticising Yadav's actions.

Even if we go solo in Jharkhand polls, won't sabotage INDIA bloc: RJD amid seat-sharing impasse

Manoj Kumar Jha said senior RJD leaders, including Leader of Opposition in Bihar assembly Tejashwi Yadav, were in Ranchi and held a meeting over the issue

Jharkhand polls: Decisions cannot be taken instantly like '2 minutes' noodles, says RJD after JMM-Cong announce seat sharing plan

Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced that the JMM and the Congress would contest 70 seats in the upcoming assembly elections.Jha claimed, 'We were not consulted. All options are open to us'

Bihar: NDA alleges theft of items from bungalow Tejashwi Yadav vacated, RJD hits back

Situated right next to the official residence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the sprawling bungalow has now been allotted to his current deputy and senior BJP leader Samrat Choudhary,