Bihar Elections 2025: PM Modi promises new era of women empowerment in state from Nov 14

Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma said that RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's happiness over the announcement of his name as CM candidate is for a "limited time". Speaking with ANI, he said that the Mahagathbandhan can't reach" triple digits. "Tejashwi Yadav's happiness over the announcement is for a limited time, as I believe Congress and its allies won't achieve a majority. They can't reach triple digits," Dinesh Sharma said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the people of Bihar will never forget the "misdeeds of Jungle Raj", an apparent reference to the RJD rule, and dubbed the opposition alliance as a "lathbandhan" (a coalition of criminals), whose leaders are out on bail. Interacting with young BJP workers through the NaMo App, Modi also asked all the NDA partners to campaign together for the two-phase Bihar elections next month and highlight the achievements of the NDA government in the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I have received all my strength from the 1.4 billion citizens of India, and this strength comes from the power of a single vote. That very vote has created the circumstances where today the Ram Temple has been built, Operation Sindoor has been successfully carried out, and the country is moving rapidly towards freedom from Naxalism. This is the power of a vote, and I believe that my brothers and sisters in Bihar understand this power better than anyone else in India. That is why, after removing the Jungle Raj once, they do not want to allow it to return under any circumstances."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised that a new era of women’s empowerment will begin in Bihar after the NDA comes to power on November 14. Addressing party workers, he highlighted the achievements of Bihar’s daughters, saying they have showcased their talent everywhere despite challenges during the previous regime. PM Modi criticized the past administration, saying, “During ‘Jungle Raj’, there were scams. Our regime guarantees development. They imprisoned Bihar's daughters within four walls. Therefore, it is crucial to keep them away from power.”

"Over 12 million sisters have received 10,000 rupees in each bank account to start their own businesses. At every booth, compile a list of women who have not yet received the benefits of the CM Rojgar Yojana. Sit with them. Assure them that once the government is formed again on November 14th, their names will be added to the list of beneficiaries. After coming to power on November 14th, a new era of women's empowerment will begin in Bihar," PM Modi added. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that when there is political stability, development accelerates. Speaking about Bihar, he added, "This is the strength of Bihar’s NDA government, and that is why every young person in the state is enthusiastically saying, 'Raftaar pakad chuka Bihar, Phir se NDA Sarkar'". He outlined that Bihar's progress is linked to the continuity of stable governance and encouraged the youth to actively support the NDA in the upcoming elections to maintain the momentum of development across the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with party workers from Bihar through the "Mera Booth Sabse Majboot" programme, highlighting the importance of active participation in the upcoming elections. Speaking during the interaction, PM Modi said that amid the festive celebrations, preparations for the worship of Chhathi Maiya are in full swing across the state. "Alongside these festivities, Bihar is also celebrating the grand festival of democracy. This election is an opportunity to write a new chapter in Bihar’s prosperity," he added.

The Opposition Mahagathbandhan will release its joint manifesto for the Bihar Assembly elections on October 28 in Patna, sources in the alliance told ANI on Thursday. Sources said that Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will also begin their campaign for the Bihar Assembly elections on October 28, after the Chhath Puja festival

Disgruntled Congress leaders in Bihar staged a protest here on Thursday demanding immediate replacement, with "a political person", of AICC Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavaru whom they accused of being a "corporate agent" and "sleeper cell of the RSS". The Congress leaders staged a dharna at Sadaqat Ashram, the BPCC headquarters, wearing black ribbons on their arms and carrying placards with the slogan 'ticket chor, Bihar chhod' (ticket thief, flee from Bihar).

Jan Suraaj party candidate Jiauddin Khan has withdrawn his nomination from the Sitamarhi Assembly constituency. His withdrawal comes days ahead of the upcoming elections.

Congress leader Taufiq Alam, who had filed nominations from both Pranpur and Barari Assembly constituencies, has withdrawn his nomination from Pranpur. From the same seat, RJD candidate Ishrat Praveen had also filed her nomination. However, Taufiq Alam decided to withdraw his nomination from Pranpur, clearing the way for the Mahagathbandhan-backed RJD candidate.

Congress candidate Satish Kumar alias Manton Singh, supported by the Mahagathbandhan, has withdrawn his nomination from the Warisaliganj Assembly constituency. Notably, two Mahagathbandhan-backed candidates had filed their nomination papers from this seat - Anita Kumari, wife of RJD leader Ashok Mahato, from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and Satish Kumar alias Manton Singh from the Congress. Manton Singh said, "We have withdrawn our nomination following the message from party leaders Devendra Prasad and Akhilesh Prasad."

VIP Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) candidate Bindu Gulab Yadav has withdrawn his nomination In Babubarhi Assembly constituency. Earlier, both the RJD and VIP candidates had filed their nominations for the seat. While withdrawing his nomination, Bindu Gulab Yadav said, "We extend our full support to Arun Singh ji."

BJP chief JP Nadda said that the assembly elections in Bihar will be a fight between 'Vikaas' (development) of the NDA and 'Vinaash' (destruction) of the I.N.D.I.A bloc. Addressing a rally in Aurangabad district, Nadda lashed out at the Congress, accusing it of being a "parasitic party that finishes off its junior alliance partners". The senior BJP leader attacked the RJD, saying the Lalu Prasad-led party stands for 'Rangdari' (extortion), 'Jungle raj' (anarchy) and 'Dadagiri' (intimidation). Making light of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's promise to provide employment to youngsters and check out-migration, he said such promises of the RJD reminded him of the party's alleged involvement in the land-for-jobs scam.

VIP chief Mukesh Sahani thanked his Mahagathbandhan colleagues after he was announced deputy CM face of the allaince ahead of Bihar polls.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh launched a scathing attack on the Mahagathbandhan claiming that Opposition’s alliance in Bihar is a group of “ticket-selling parties”.

On Tejashwi Yadav to be Mahagathbandhan's CM face and Mukesh Sahani Deputy CM face, BJP national spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain says, "Mahagathbandhan has committed 'mahabhool'.

RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav said he is confident that if the people of Bihar give his government just 20 months, they will achieve what others failed to do in 20 years.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said Nitish was facing injustice in NDA and BJP will not make him Chief Minister. He said there has not been a single joint press conference by the NDA. 

VIP chief Mukesh Sahani has been announced as the deputy CM face of the Mahagathbandhan alliance in Bihar.   

Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot that RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav will be Mahagathbandhan's CM face in Bihar.

Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot said the entire country was looking up to Bihar to make a change in the upcoming polls. He said NDA is danger to the Constitution. 

Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) said the people in Bihar were waiting for the election and Mahagathbandhan will form the government this time. He said the coalition lost last election with a small margin. 

The Congress Party said the INDIA bloc was united for the upcoming election in Bihar.

Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and several other leaders have arrived on stage for Mahagathbandhan's press conference. 

RJD leader Manoj Kumar Jha on Wednesday hailed the press conference by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as a "game-changer" ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, asserting that the public will reaffirm its 2020 mandate through a renewed mass uprising.

Congress leader Pappu Yadav has questioned the absence of Rahul Gandhi's picture from Mahagathbandhan's poster in coalition's joint press conference.

The photographs of top INDIA bloc leaders were missing from a banner at the venue of the much-awaited joint press conference of the Mahagathbandhan in Patna on Thursday, triggering a controversy. The banner, the image of which has gone viral on social media, carried only a large photograph of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav.

Several leaders of Mahagathbandhan, including Tejashwi Yadav, have reached the venue of joint presser in Patna. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach out to the youth in Bihar in an interactive session on Thursday evening as part of the campaign for the assembly elections next month. PM Modi will join the ‘Mera Booth Sabse Majboot' initiative of the BJP-led NDA virtually.

"Mahagathbandhan has no mission or vision, there is only division, confusion. Today, the Mahagathbandhan will hold a joint PC, but pictures of only Tejashwi Yadav can be seen at the venue...They have deleted Rahul Gandhi and other leaders from the photos. Does RJD consider Rahul Gandhi a liability? Till yesterday, Pappu Yadav was claiming that Rahul Gandhi is the face of Mahagathbandhan...Till yesterday, Congress was claiming to be the big brother, but now they are nowhere to be seen," he said.

RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari said the public has already approved Tejashwi Yadav as their CM and a formal announcement in this regard was just formality. 

"The situation of Mahagathbandhan will not improve, no matter how much they try to do it...The NDA's victory chariot has moved a long way, and the Mahagathbandhan is nowhere to be seen in the fight. Whether RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav becomes the CM face or not, Mahagathbandhan will lose the elections," Rajeev Ranjan Prasad said.  

At Mahagathbandhan's press conference today, BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain said Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav have failed to resolve differences in the alliance. He said RJD and Congress candidates were fighting against each other.  

JMM leader Manoj Pandey said since their party was not contesting assembly election in Bihar, they will not participate in the campaign. Pandey also said he was not aware of Mahagathbandhan’s press conference slated for today. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today interact with Bihar BJP workers to boost their morale ahead of voting in Bihar. 

Bihar BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal said that there was an infighting in the Mahagathbandhan. He said the people who cannot divide seats will not be able to run the government.   

A press conference of the Mahagathbandhan will be held at 11 am today at Hotel Maurya in Patna. The stage for the press conference has already been set up in the hotel. Only a picture of Tejashwi Yadav has been placed on the stage. It is being believed that today the Mahagathbandhan may officially announce Tejashwi Yadav as their Chief Ministerial candidate. For the first time, this press conference will reveal how many seats each constituent party of the Mahagathbandhan will contest. 

A press conference of the Mahagathbandhan alliance will be held at 11 AM today at Hotel Maurya in Patna. The stage for the event has already been set up, featuring only the picture of Tejashwi Yadav. It is widely expected that Tejashwi Yadav will be announced as the Chief Ministerial candidate of the alliance.

FIR has been filed against AIMIM’s Mahua candidate Bachha Rai for sharing a fake video.

Boards and posters with photos of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav were put up at the venue of Mahagathbandhan press conference that will be held today in Patna. 

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Wednesday extended its support to Independent candidate Ravi Paswan, son of veteran leader Chhedi Paswan, from the Mohania constituency. This move comes hours after RJD’s official candidate, Shweta Suman, was disqualified from contesting the polls.

Today is the last day for withdrawal of nominations for the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections. Voting for 122 constituencies across 20 districts will be held on November 11 for this phase.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said he has proactively worked towards establishing the rule of law in the past 20 years. He attacked erstwhile RJD rule, stating that people could not step out of their homes after evening.  

"This is not my fight; this is the people's fight. The people of Lalganj are fighting for themselves... When I initially did not get the ticket, I had said that I would fight for Tejashwi because my only aim is to make him the CM. This is not my fight," she said. 

Bhagirath Manjhi, son of 'Mountain Man' Dashrath Manjhi, on Wednesday alleged that he was denied a Congress ticket for the Bihar assembly polls despite an assurance from party leader Rahul Gandhi. Speaking to reporters, Bhagirath Manjhi claimed he had stayed in Delhi for four days, met the leader of opposition, Rahul Gandhi, and submitted the required documents, but was not given a ticket.

The Mahagathbandhan is set to hold a joint presser today amid ruckus over seat sharing. Tejashwi Yadav is likely to be announced as the CM face of the coalition. 

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Wednesday extended its support to Independent candidate Ravi Paswan, son of veteran leader Chhedi Paswan, from the Mohania constituency. This move comes hours after RJD’s official candidate, Shweta Suman, was disqualified from contesting the polls.