Union Minister and BJP Bihar election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday took a dig at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over his job promise, calling it impractical.
Once a Naxal-affected area, Imamganj has struggled with underdevelopment for decades. Located near the Bihar-Jharkhand border, it plays a vital role in transit and trade between the two states. The local economy primarily depends on agriculture, with major crops including rice, maize, whe
The first phase of the Bihar elections, which saw a record voter turnout of 65.08 per cent, marked the highest polling percentage in the state's history.
"It's been almost three days since the first phase of the elections. Yet, even after three days, the Election Commission has yet to disclose the female and male voter turnout," Tejashwi Yadav told reporters.
Speaking to reporters, the RJD candidate said, "Humara muskaan bata raha hai ki hamara sarkaar aa raha hai (My smile is showing that our government is coming)...We do not get discouraged; rather, we make efforts."
Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief and Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha's wife, Snehlata Kushwaha, is contesting from Sasaram as the NDA candidate, while Satendra Sah of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is representing the Mahagathbandhan.
RJD leader Misa Bharti said the ruling party lacks real issues, while the Mahagathbandhan is connecting with people's concerns. She added that Bihar's youth look to Tejashwi Yadav with hope and confidence as the campaign enters its final phase.
All eyes are on the Araria Assembly constituency as the district prepares for polling in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. The seat, a key battleground, will witness a keen contest between the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Mahagathbandhan (MGB) on November 11.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said that the Mahagathbandhan would face a massive defeat in the ongoing Bihar Assembly polls, and after this loss, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) would disintegrate.
Speaking to reporters, Akhilesh Yadav said, "Tejashwi ji is going to win Bihar and form the government. You can see the public support he has been getting. People will not let any conspiracy succeed."
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wished RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav a happy birthday, expressing hope for their joint mission to bring change, employment, equality, and progress to Bihar through their alliance ahead of the ongoing state assembly elections.