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  Bihar elections: PM Modi to launch NDA campaign with rallies in Samastipur, Begusarai on Oct 24

  Bihar | October 18, 2025 23:43 IST

  Bihar elections: First phase of nominations for the Bihar Assembly elections ended on Friday, with more than 1,250 candidates filing papers for 121 seats set to vote on November 6. The NDA appears united in its campaign strategy, while the INDIA bloc is still facing delays in seat-sharing talks.

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  India TV Chunav Manch: 'Muslim representation to follow once they back BJP,' says Shahnawaz Hussain

  Bihar | October 17, 2025 16:13 IST

  The senior BJP leader also tore into AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and his brother Akbaruddin Owaisi over their hate speeches. He said there is no place for such people in Bihar politics.

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  Chunav Manch: NDA to contest under Nitish's leadership, says Bihar BJP chief Jaiswal on CM face

  Bihar | October 17, 2025 16:08 IST

  Speaking at India TV's Chunav Manch, Dilip Jaiswal further said that the alliance would continue to work under Kumar's leadership after the elections, stressing that "everything is well" within the NDA.

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  NDA to contest Bihar Election under Nitish's leadership, CM to be decided later, says Amit Shah

  Bihar | October 17, 2025 9:56 IST

  Speaking about Kumar’s political journey, Shah described him as a key figure in Indian socialist politics. He highlighted Kumar’s long-standing opposition to the Congress party and recalled his role during the Emergency period.

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  Bihar Elections 2025 Updates: Over 1,250 file nomination papers for 121 seats in first phase

  Bihar | October 17, 2025 23:41 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a swipe at the opposition RJD for giving a ticket to late gangster-turned-politician Mohammad Shahabuddin's son, Osama Shahab, asking how it can ensure the security of the people of Bihar if it fields such candidates.

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  EC calls Bihar SIR 'accurate', says political parties making false allegations to discredit exercise

  India | October 16, 2025 21:08 IST

  The Election Commission, in its affidavit, stated that barring appointment of Booth Level Agents (BLAs), the political parties and public-spirited individuals and organisations made no substantial contribution in ensuring that all eligible electors were included in the final electoral roll.

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  Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Complete list of JDU candidates and their constituencies

  Bihar | October 16, 2025 13:27 IST

  With today's second list, Nitish Kumar's party has now finalised candidates for all seats allocated to it under the NDA seat-sharing arrangement.

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  Bihar Elections: Congress fields 16 candidates; Mahagathbandhan yet to announce seat-sharing pact

  Bihar | October 16, 2025 7:23 IST

  Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: The Congress on Wednesday announced the names of its 16 candidates who would be contesting the Bihar polls. Notably, the Mahagathbandhan, the opposition camp of which the Congress is part of, is yet to finalise its seat-sharing pact.

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  Upendra Kushwaha's first reaction on Bihar logjam after meeting Amit Shah: 'Hope tensions...'

  Bihar | October 15, 2025 14:12 IST

  He expressed confidence that the NDA government will be formed in Bihar. Kushwaha stated that they deliberated with Amit Shah and hope there will be no difficulties ahead. He said that discussions were also held regarding the Mahua seat, where he intends to field his son.

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  NDA feud intensifies in Bihar as JDU fields candidates on 5 seats allocated to Chirag Paswan's party

  Bihar | October 15, 2025 13:41 IST

  There were five key seats that both the JDU and the Chirag Paswan-led LJP (RV) were keen to contest: Sonbarsa, Rajgir, Gaighat, Ekma, and Morwa. Earlier, the JDU expressed strong displeasure over the allocation of several of its stronghold seats to the alliance partners.

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  NDA seat-sharing tussle: Kushwaha says 'nothing is well' in alliance, to meet Amit Shah in Delhi

  Bihar | October 15, 2025 8:24 IST

  The friction stems from a disagreement over seat allocation, particularly concerning the Mahua Assembly constituency. Originally, the seat was reportedly earmarked for Kushwaha. However, new reports suggest it may be allocated to Chirag Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas).

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  Bihar elections highlights: Chirag Paswan's party to contest on 29 seats, tentative list out

  Bihar | October 15, 2025 23:08 IST

  Bihar elections LIVE updates: Prashant Kishor won’t contest from Raghopur, BJP releases first list of 71 candidates, members of the opposition Mahagathbandhan might announce seat-sharing arrangement today, read more. Stay tuned

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  When did Nitish last win an election from any Assembly constituency of Bihar?

  Bihar | October 14, 2025 14:30 IST

  Veteran politician Nitish Kumar remains a central figure in Bihar politics. He holds the record for serving as the state's Chief Minister eight times. His first term began in 2000, and his most recent stint ended in January 2024, after rejoining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

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  JDU MP Ajay Mandal writes to Nitish Kumar, seeks permission to resign amid seat-sharing turmoil

  Bihar | October 14, 2025 13:58 IST

  Mandal stated that despite serving the organisation and the public for the past 20–25 years, his opinion is being completely overlooked in matters related to ticket distribution in his constituency for the upcoming assembly polls in Bihar.

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  Bihar Election: Tensions erupt in NDA as JDU cries foul over key strongholds handed to allies

  Bihar | October 14, 2025 11:08 IST

  The Sonbarsa seat in Saharsa, currently held by JDU leader and Minister Ratnesh Sada, has allegedly been allocated to Chirag Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) under seat-sharing arrangement. JDU had already fielded Sada from Sonbarsa.

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  Lalu distributes RJD tickets to loyalists, turncoats amid seat-sharing stalemate in Mahagathbandhan

  Bihar | October 14, 2025 9:39 IST

  A massive crowd gathered at the residence of former Chief Minister Rabri Devi in Patna, following the couple's return from Delhi after appearing before the Rouse Avenue Court in connection with the IRCTC scam.

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  Bihar Elections 2025 updates: Mahagathbandhan likely to announce seat-sharing arrangement on Oct 15

  Bihar | October 14, 2025 23:21 IST

  Bihar elections 2025: Members of the opposition Mahagathbandhan were discussing every assembly constituency in Bihar carefully, and the seat-sharing arrangement might be announced by Wednesday morning, a Congress leader said.

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  Bihar Elections 2025: Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh's wife Jyoti Singh to contest from Karakat

  Bihar | October 13, 2025 11:25 IST

  Bihar Elections 2025: Pawan Singh's wife Jyoti Singh announced on Monday that he will contest from Karakat independently.

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  Apart from Nitish Kumar who else became the Bihar Chief Minister three times or more?

  Bihar | October 13, 2025 13:30 IST

  In 2020, after the results, Nitish Kumar was sworn in again as CM leading the NDA. Later, he switched alliances to form a government with RJD and Congress, only to return to NDA fold in January 2024.

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  Bihar Elections:Tejashwi Yadav to file nomination from Raghopur, urges supporters to join him

  Bihar | October 13, 2025 23:44 IST

  Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: It is expected that the Mahagathbandhan or the grand alliance may announce the seat-sharing pact on Tuesday following days of deliberations.