Politics

Ashok Gehlot defends Tejashwi Yadav as Oppn's CM face in Bihar

Congress leader and Senior Election Observer for the AICC, Ashok Gehlot, on Thursday defended Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav as the Mahagathbandhan's Chief Ministerial face after BJP questioned his credibility over charges framed against him in the IRCTC Hotel Tender case.

2025-10-23T10:41:34.355801+00:00 IST

"Tejashwi Yadav not fit to be CM in Rahul Gandhi's eyes": BJP

Earlier today, Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot declared Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Ministerial candidate for the assembly elections in Bihar, scheduled to be held in two phases on November 6 and 11.

2025-10-23T10:38:02.567216+00:00 IST

Yathindra's remarks focus on AHINDA, not CM post: Jarkiholi

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, addressed speculation about the state's political leadership, clarifying that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will not contest elections after 2028.

2025-10-23T09:33:06.687376+00:00 IST

"Vikas with NDA, vinash with Mahagathbandhan": JP Nadda in Bihar

"Very few people know that I was born in Patna, Bihar. I spent 20 years of my childhood in Bihar. I know that era of darkness, and I also see this era of light. Today, this election clearly shows 'vikas' with the NDA and 'vinash' with the Mahagathbandhan. The NDA government, led by PM Modi and Nitish Kumar, is a government moving towards 'vikas', and this newly announced CM face and their party are nothing but 'vinash'," Nadda said while addressing a public rally in Aurangabad.

2025-10-23T09:31:41.709863+00:00 IST

Amit Shah inaugurates newly constructed MLA residential complex

Built at an estimated cost of Rs 325 crore, the newly constructed MLA residential complex has been designed to meet modern requirements. It includes a spacious garden, a multipurpose hall with a 300-person capacity.

2025-10-23T09:28:53.281573+00:00 IST

Ravi Shankar questions Tejashwi’s credibility ahead of Bihar Poll

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday slammed Mahagathbandhan's CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav, questioning his credibility over his father Lalu Prasad's 32.5-year sentence in fodder scam cases and Tejashwi's own charges under IPC Section 420.

2025-10-23T09:27:10.402803+00:00 IST

"NDA not even announced CM name": Pawan Khera

The Congress leader said that Bihar is already 20 years late on the path to development.

2025-10-23T09:24:15.996127+00:00 IST

Ravi Shankar Prasad questions Mahagathbandhan's unity

Prasad also warned the voters of Bihar that their life will become "miserable" if RJD is voted to power.

2025-10-23T09:21:24.584222+00:00 IST

Police detains BJP workers in Hyderabad

The cow vigilante has been identified as Prashant alias Sonu. He was allegedly shot by a cow smuggling mafia in the Ghatkesar area of Hyderabad on Wednesday. Sonu is currently battling for his life in the hospital with a bullet injury.

2025-10-23T09:16:12.917035+00:00 IST

Delhi riots case: SC to hear on October 27 pleas of Sharjeel Imam

In 2020, the Delhi police had arrested Imam under the UAPA and named him as the main conspirator behind the Delhi riots case.

2025-10-23T09:03:30.245454+00:00 IST

"Seat-Sharing not an issue": Rajesh Ram

Bihar Congress Chief Rajesh Ram announced on Thursday said that Tejashwi Yadav will be the Mahagathbandhan's CM face, adding that seat-sharing is not an issue as all parties have released their lists

2025-10-23T08:46:17.315349+00:00 IST

ISRO Chief Narayanan on Space sector achievements

He was speaking at the curtain raiser of the Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave 2025, held in New Delhi on October 6, in the presence of Union Minister of State (Space) Dr Jitendra Singh.

2025-10-23T08:29:37.086189+00:00 IST

VIP's Mukesh Sahani slams BJP ahead of Bihar polls

The Vikassheel Insaan Party leader said that his party would stand strong with the Mahagathbandhan and would work to form a government.

2025-10-23T08:23:11.465604+00:00 IST

"Naturally, it was going to be Tejashwi's name": Gehlot

With the Bihar Assembly elections nearing, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said that it was "natural for Tejashwi Yadav to be the Mahagathbandhan's Chief Ministerial face", adding that top leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, had him in mind for the role.

2025-10-23T08:13:57.222367+00:00 IST

"NDA has not announced a name," INDIA bloc

While the INDIA bloc leaders endorsed Tejashwi's candidature for the top post in the state, they questioned the NDA alliance for not rallying behind incumbent Nitish Kumar as their leader

2025-10-23T08:10:46.966793+00:00 IST

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to launch book on PM Modi

The book, published by Rupa Publications, follows the journey of PM Modi, from his formative years in Gujarat's Vadnagar to the Prime Minister's office in New Delhi.

2025-10-23T08:07:56.647821+00:00 IST

Giriraj Singh calls Mahagathbandhan a "ticket-selling party,"

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Begusarai, Union Minister Giriraj Singh made a bold statement, asserting that Modi's rally will clarify the political landscape of Bihar.

2025-10-23T07:53:17.361186+00:00 IST

"We have come together for advancement of Bihar": Tejashwi Yadav

"We, the people of Mahagathbandhan, do not just want to form the government or become the CM, but we want to make Bihar, which is why we are together. I thank all the members of the Mahagathbandhan for showing trust in me. I want to assure all of them that I will do everything possible to meet your expectations. Together, we will throw the useless 20-year-old double-engine government, where one engine is corrupt. The other is criminal," Yadav, who is currently the Bihar Leader of Opposition (LoP), said while addressing a press conference.

2025-10-23T07:41:05.706339+00:00 IST

"Mahagathbandhan has no mission or vision": BJP's Shehzad

"Mahagathbandhan has no mission or vision; there is only division and 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," Poonawala told ANI.

2025-10-23T07:19:46.094821+00:00 IST

Mahagathbandhan declares Tejashwi Yadav as CM face for Bihar

"Everyone should be worried (about the situation in the country). This is why I can say that after consulting Kharge ji, Rahul ji, and others who are sitting here, that Tejashwi Yadav is the CM candidate for this election. He is a young person. He has a long future and the public will support him," Gehlot said while addressing a press conference here.

2025-10-23T07:07:18.015118+00:00 IST