Tag: Bihar politics

In the aftermath of its crushing defeat in Bihar, the Congress finds itself engulfed not in introspection but in a blaze of self-blame. Rahul Gandhi’s “vote theft – vacate the chair” slogan has been dismissed as mere drama by his own party leaders. The anger against Pappu Yadav, open rebellion by workers, and sharp criticism of senior leadership reveal that the Congress’s biggest battle today is not against external rivals but against internal decay, weak organisation, and strategic failures.

Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a record ninth term, marking yet another historic milestone in his decades-long political journey. Governor R.V. Arlekar administered the oath at Raj Bhavan, where BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha also took charge as Deputy CMs. With a 24-member NDA cabinet and the Prime Minister’s strong endorsement, Nitish begins what may be his final and most defining innings.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waved a victory ‘gamcha’ at the BJP headquarters in Delhi as jubilant supporters celebrated the NDA’s sweeping win in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. Joined by BJP President JP Nadda, the Prime Minister hailed the mandate as a vote for development, stability, and the double-engine government.

Maithili Thakur, a 25-year-old folk singer-turned-politician, created history by winning Bihar’s Alinagar assembly seat for the BJP, defeating RJD veteran Binod Mishra by 11,730 votes. Her victory makes her the youngest MLA in the state and marks the party’s first-ever triumph in this constituency.

BJP has appointed Chhattisgarh Tourism Board Chairman Neelu Sharma to a key organizational post for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, recognizing his experience and track record in past state polls across India.

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor criticized Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin’s visit to Bihar, questioning his silence on past incidents involving Bihari children in Tamil Nadu. Kishor also targeted Congress and Tejashwi Yadav for backing Stalin, accusing them of selective activism ahead of Bihar elections.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has responded to a notice from the Patna Registration Department over alleged voter ID discrepancies, asserting that he has not received any communication from the Election Commission. Questioning the issuance of dual EPIC numbers, Yadav vowed to reply strongly and hold authorities accountable for administrative errors.

A fiery exchange between Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav rocked the Assembly, as debates over the legacy of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi turned personal and political. While Nitish dismissed the RJD era as ineffective, Tejashwi defended his parents’ record and accused the NDA of manipulating voter lists ahead of elections—escalating tensions in the run-up to Bihar’s 2025 polls.