Politics

Bihar atmosphere very favourable for NDA, says Chhattisgarh CM

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday said that the atmosphere in Bihar is very favourable to the NDA.

2025-10-23T16:24:50.522488+00:00 IST

Dynastic party declared CM face from another dynastic party: Jha

After the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar announced Rashtriya Janata Dal's Tejashwi Yadav as their Chief Ministerial candidate, Janata Dal (United) National Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha on Thursday took a jibe, saying one "dynastic party" (Congress) has declared a CM face from another "dynastic party."

2025-10-23T16:21:20.310212+00:00 IST

'RSS issue raised to cover up...': Karnataka LoP R Ashoka

Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly R Ashoka said on Thursday that the state government is going to see a change in the Chief Minister and to divert that issue elsewhere, the topic of restricting RSS events from government institutions and premises has been raised.

2025-10-23T15:47:49.494779+00:00 IST

Mahagathbandhan declares Tejashwi Yadav as Bihar CM candidate

While making the announcement, Ashok Gehlot described Tejashwi Yadav as a young person, highlighting his promising future and affirming the people of Bihar's support for him.

2025-10-23T15:43:03.694887+00:00 IST

K Kavitha writes to CJI to cancel of TGPSC Group 1 exam

In his letter addressed to CJI BR Gavai, K Kavitha urged an independent judicial inquiry into the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TGPSC) Group I examination and the associated recruitment process to ensure transparency and accountability.

2025-10-23T15:12:57.928036+00:00 IST

PM Modi takes jibe at Mahagathbandhan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday targeted the Mahagathbandhan, saying the people of Bihar call it 'Lathbandhan' and that self-interest "is paramount" for these oppositon parties, who "don't care about the youth of Bihar".

2025-10-23T14:56:51.227659+00:00 IST

No natural acceptance: Chirag Paswan on Tejashwi Yadav

After the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar announced RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as their Chief Minister face, Lok Janshakti (Ram Vilas) Chief Chirag Paswan said on Thursday that there is no "natural acceptance" of Yadav's face within the opposition's alliance.

2025-10-23T14:53:50.535352+00:00 IST

Congress workers protest ticket distribution for Bihar polls

Congress workers staged a protest in Patna over the distribution of tickets for the Bihar elections on Thursday. They demanded the removal of the Bihar Congress incharge Krishna Allavaru. Congress worker Madhurenra Kumar Singh alleged that the tickets of some sitting MLAs were cut unfairly.

2025-10-23T14:49:23.624073+00:00 IST

Brij Lal on Tejashwi Yadav becoming Mahagathbandhan CM face

Earlier today, in a joint press conference, the Mahagathbandhan announced RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and Vikassheel Insaan Party convenor Mukesh Sahani as their CM and Deputy CM faces for the Bihar polls.

2025-10-23T14:16:32.112426+00:00 IST

PM Modi interacts with BJP workers of Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday interacted with the Bharatiya Janata Party's workers from poll-bound Bihar and said the coming electoral contest in the state is an election to write a new chapter of the state's prosperity.

2025-10-23T14:05:39.541249+00:00 IST

RJD tortured Cong to declare Tejashwi as CM face: Samrat Choudhar

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday claimed that Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) "tortured" Congress and other parties in the Mahagathbandhan to declare Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Ministerial candidate of the alliance for the upcoming Assembly polls.

2025-10-23T13:53:56.723242+00:00 IST

Khera on possibilities of Congress declaring Dy CM candidate

This comes after he was asked about the possibility of Congress nominating a Deputy CM candidate from its ranks. Khera also asked about the CM face of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), questioning why they did not hold a joint press conference like the Mahagathbandhan did.

2025-10-23T13:38:37.168754+00:00 IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju concludes two-day Mizoram visit

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, concluded his two-day visit to Mizoram on Thursday with a public meeting at the Reiek Community Hall in Mamit District, held as part of the Dampa Assembly by-election campaign.

2025-10-23T13:27:50.503603+00:00 IST

Shashi Tharoor welcomes Tejashwi as Mahagathbandhan's CM face

Amid speculations of a rift within the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday welcomed the move to announce Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav as the alliance's Chief Minister face in Bihar, calling it a "signal of support" for the RJD.

2025-10-23T13:26:29.019315+00:00 IST

"This is not a 'gathbandhan' but a 'thugbandhan'": Union Minister

Gehlot said that people of Bihar want change as they struggle with multiple issues, including unemployment. He alleged that the way the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the Centre is operating is a "threat to democracy".

2025-10-23T12:01:54.896697+00:00 IST

Baghel backs Tejashwi Yadav as CM face for Mahagathbandhan

Earlier on Thursday, Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot declared Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Ministerial candidate for the upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar.

2025-10-23T11:53:32.650810+00:00 IST

Bihar polls: Nitish Kumar slams RJD for 'lawlessness'

Addressing an election rally in Saran's Amnour constituency in support of BJP candidate Krishan Kumar Mantoo, the Chief Minister said that the NDA government has restored the rule of law in the State.

2025-10-23T11:49:14.447431+00:00 IST

Choudhary slams RJD over Tejashwi's CM candidate declaration

Choudhary stated that the people of Bihar know that Lalu Prasad Yadav wouldn't hand over the reins of the state to anyone other than his family members.

2025-10-23T11:39:33.164867+00:00 IST

This election clearly shows 'vikas' with NDA...: Nadda

Addressing a rally in Vaishali, Nadda highlighted that over the last 20 years, Bihar has emerged from the "Jungle Raj" and witnessed significant development.

2025-10-23T11:34:01.203634+00:00 IST

BJD accuses BJP of defaming party in Pitabash Panda murder case

Mohanty stated that the arrest is influenced by political pressure from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the government of Mohan Charan Majhi.

2025-10-23T11:16:40.828889+00:00 IST

NDA neither has vision nor face in Bihar: Allavaru

Bihar Congress incharge Krishna Allavaru has said that parties of the INDIA bloc have shown a vision for Bihar and its people and asked the ruling NDA about its report card.

2025-10-23T11:15:19.821647+00:00 IST