Bihar Elections News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Jitan Ram Manjhi meets HM Amit Shah, confirms seat-sharing talks to be held in June-end
Patna, April 28: Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) Chief and Union MSME Minister, Jitan Ram Manjhi, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday to discuss preparations for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Toddy will be excluded from liquor ban if INDIA Bloc is elected in Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav
Patna, April 27: Bihar Leader of Opposition (LoP), Tejashwi Yadav, on Sunday, reiterated his commitment that toddy will be excluded from the liquor prohibition law if the INDIA Bloc is elected in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
ECI kickstarts two-day capacity-building programme for electoral field functionaries from Bihar
New Delhi, April 23: The Election Commission of India is organising a two-day training and capacity building of Booth Level Officers (BLOS) along with other field-level functionaries at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), New Delhi. This is the third such batch of BLOs to be trained from the poll-bound state of Bihar.
ECI initiates third batch of training programme for Bihar BLOs ahead of poll season
New Delhi, April 23: In a bid to step up the preparedness of its grassroots functionaries, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday commenced a two-day training and capacity-building programme of the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) at the India International Institute of Democracy & Election Management (IIIDEM).
BJP sees us as enemy, Gandhi family will not bow down, says Kharge in Bihar rally; also attacks Nitish Kumar
Buxar, April 20: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched a multi-pronged attack on the BJP in poll-bound Bihar, accusing it of misusing probe agencies "to harass" the party and trying to mislead people "through communal polarisation".
Bihar polls: Jitan Ram Manjhi clears air on seat sharing; confirms Nitish as NDA's CM face
Patna, April 18: Hindustan Awam Morcha (HAM) chief and Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi appears to have softened his earlier assertive stance on seat sharing ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Once vocal about contesting 40 to 50 seats, Manjhi is now aligning closely with the collective narrative of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), emphasising unity and coordination.
Tejashwi Yadav is INDIA bloc's CM face in Bihar, says RJD MP
Patna, April 18: After the INDIA bloc gave Tejashwi Yadav the responsibility of leading its coordination committee in Bihar, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha has said that he was the 'undisputed Chief Ministerial face' of the Grand Alliance.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar launches 'Mahila Samvad' campaign in Patna
Patna, April 18: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday flagged off the 'Mahila Samvad Rath' campaign aimed at the empowerment of women in the state.
ECI's training program for Bihar booth level agents receives widespread acclaim
New Delhi, April 18: The Election Commission of India (ECI) recently concluded a pioneering two-day training program for Booth Level Agents (BLAS) from Bihar, drawing enthusiastic appreciation from participants across political lines.
Bihar: ECI organises 2-day training programme for Booth Level Agents ahead of Assembly polls
Patna, April 17: In preparation for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, the Election Commission of India (ECI) organised a two-day workshop aimed at training Booth Level Agents (BLAs) of various political parties to ensure the smooth and efficient conduct of the electoral process.
Bihar's Grand Alliance is 'unbreakable', claims Mukesh Sahani
Patna, April 17: Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP) founder and former minister Mukesh Sahani claimed on Thursday that the Grand Alliance in Bihar is ‘unbreakable’.
Grand Alliance's meeting in Patna today; Tejashwi's leadership may be finalised
Patna, April 17: With the Bihar Assembly elections inching closer, all eyes are on Patna where the first formal meeting of the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) parties will be held on Thursday.
I will become Deputy CM if Mahagathbandhan voted to power in Bihar: VIP party chief Mukesh Sahni
Patna, April 17: Expressing his aspirations ahead of the Assembly polls, Vikassheel Insaan Party president Mukesh Sahni said that he will become Deputy Chief Minister in Bihar if the 'Mahagathbandhan' is voted to power here in the upcoming Assembly polls.
'We're more aware now', say BLAs after Election Commission training
New Delhi, April 16: In a move to further empower the democratic process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) organised a two-day training programme for Booth Level Agents (BLAs) from Bihar. The training session focused on equipping BLAs with detailed knowledge about the electoral process. Participants found the session highly informative and an eye-opener in terms of awareness and responsibilities.
'Not joining NDA', says Mukesh Sahni; backs Tejashwi Yadav as next Bihar CM
Patna, April 16: Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani said on Wednesday that he will not join the NDA, asserting that the next government in Bihar will be formed under the leadership of Tejashwi Yadav.
ECI begins training for booth level agents ahead of Bihar elections
New Delhi, April 16: The Election Commission of India (ECI) commenced the process of training political party representatives and their appointed booth-level agents (BLAs) on Wednesday on the processes involved in electoral roll preparation and those associated with filing claims and objections.
ECI starts preparations for Bihar elections; over 200 state officers in Delhi for training
New Delhi, April 16: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday started preparations for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, with over 200 booth-level agents participating in a national-level training programme at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management, Delhi.
'Bringing back Jungle Raj': Jitan Ram Manjhi on Tejashwi Yadav-Congress meeting
Patna, April 15: In response to Tejashwi Yadav’s meeting with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, Union MSME Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi accused the opposition alliance of plotting to bring back “Jungle Raj” in Bihar.
No rift in NDA, says Bihar BJP chief
Patna, April 15: Bihar BJP president Dilip Jaiswal on Tuesday dismissed speculation of cracks within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), asserting that there is no internal dispute.
Bihar polls: Tejashwi Yadav meets Kharge, Rahul Gandhi for discussions, seat-sharing talks underway
New Delhi/Patna, April 15: In a key move to bolster the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections slated for late this year, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi in the national capital on Tuesday.
Change of guard is certain in Bihar: Kharge after meeting RJD's Tejashwi Yadav
New Delhi, April 15: As Opposition unity gains momentum ahead of Bihar Assembly elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday expressed strong optimism about a political shift in the state and said that the state will vote for change this time. His remarks came after crucial meeting with RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, where the two parties are understood to have discussed seat-sharing ahead of elections, slater later this year.
RJD leader claims Mahagathbandhan united on Tejashwi as CM's face
Patna, April 15: Ahead of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi's meeting with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, his party spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari affirmed that the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) in Bihar stands united and resolute.
'RJD will never want Cong to regain stronghold in Bihar,' says BJP's Dilip Jaiswal
New Delhi, April 15: BJP Bihar President Dilip Jaiswal on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the alliance between the RJD and the Congress, calling it "incompatible" and destined to fail. He claimed that the RJD would never want the Congress to regain a stronghold in Bihar.
Pashupati Kumar Paras breaks ties with NDA, to contest Bihar polls alone
Patna, April 14: In a significant political development ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) chief and former Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras announced his party’s exit from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Samrat Choudhary backs Nitish Kumar as NDA's CM face; hits back at Tejashwi Yadav
Patna, April 14: Hours after Tejashwi Yadav's fiery remarks on Ambedkar Jayanti, accusing the BJP and NDA of being anti-reservation and anti-Ambedkar, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary fired back, strongly defending the NDA's commitment to social justice and backing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as the face of the alliance for the upcoming Assembly elections.
NDA holds meeting in Patna to prepare strategy for making PM Modi's rally 'historic'
Patna, April 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bihar's Madhubani on April 24, where he will address a Panchayat Diwas rally, targeting grassroots representatives and energising the NDA cadre ahead of the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit Bihar for Assembly election preparations
Patna, April 12: With the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections to be announced at any time, political parties have shifted gears to solidify their presence in the state.
Ahead of Bihar polls, ex-IPS officer Shivdeep Lande floats 'Hind Sena'
Patna, April 8: Former IPS officer Shivdeep Lande launched a new political outfit 'Hind Sena' on Tuesday and announced to contest all 243 seats in the Bihar Assembly polls.
30 or 300 minutes, Rahul's speech won't have any impact in Bihar: Upendra Kushwaha
New Delhi, April 8: The Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) National President Upendra Kushwaha on Tuesday scoffed at Congress' assertions on Rahul Gandhi's visit to Bihar and its impact on Assembly elections and remarked that the entire exercise will prove to be futile, adding that former Congress president's 30-minute speech won't make any difference in the state.
Rahul Gandhi fears Congress may score zero in Bihar polls: BJP
New Delhi, April 7: BJP National Spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Monday claimed that the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Palayan Roko, Naukri Do’ padyatra (foot-march) in Bihar’s Begusarai will not make any difference.
Rahul Gandhi in Patna to join Kanhaiya Kumar's Yatra, boost Congress cadre ahead of Bihar polls
Patna, April 7: Senior Congress leader and leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrived in Patna on Monday, marking his third visit to Bihar in the past two months -- a sign of the party's renewed focus on the state.
Rahul Gandhi sank Congress's ship nationwide, now Bihar's turn: BJP
New Delhi, April 6: Reacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's proposed visit to Bihar, BJP state chief Dilip Jaiswal strongly criticised the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, claiming that he has sunk the entire Congress ship and the same will be repeated in Bihar as well.
Prashant Kishor attacks Nitish Kumar, says Bihar being run by Amit Shah
Patna, March 31: Political strategist-turned-leader Prashant Kishor has launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, claiming that the real power in Bihar lies with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and his selected officers.
Nitish Kumar will be face in the upcoming Bihar elections: Union Min Jitan Ram Manjhi
Bodhgaya, March 31: Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, stating that the NDA government is functioning effectively under his guidance.
Elections will be held under leadership of Nitish Kumar, he would become CM: KC Tyagi
New Delhi, March 31: Following the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting held at the residence of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Janata Dal (United) leader KC Tyagi said that elections will be held under the leadership of Nitish Kumar and he would become the Chief Minister.
Home Minister had one mantra that we should fight together as NDA: Bihar Minister Santosh Kumar Suman
Patna, March 31: Following the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting held at the residence of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, minister and son of Jitan Ram Manjhi, Santosh Kumar Suman, stated that Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the need for the NDA to fight the upcoming Bihar elections unitedly.
Bihar must decide between NDA's progress & RJD's lawlessness: Amit Shah
Patna, March 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday criticised RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav over corruption during a public rally in Gopalganj and asked the people of Bihar to decide between NDA’s progress and RJD’s lawlessness in the upcoming state elections.
NDA is united while there is fissure in Mahagathbandhan: Union Minister Chirag Paswan
Patna, March 30: Following the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting held at the residence of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Union Minister Chirag Paswan stated that while the NDA alliance stood united the opposition was divided and there was infighting within Mahagathbandhan over number of seats in which they wish to contest.
Form NDA govt for another five yrs, will make Bihar flood-free: Amit Shah
Gopalganj, March 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday appealed to the people of Bihar to form the NDA government for another five years and said they will work to make Bihar flood free. The assembly elections in Bihar are scheduled to take place later in the year.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan calls NDA alliance winning combination for Bihar Assembly polls
Patna, March 30: Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Sunday said that the NDA alliance in Bihar is a "winning combination" for the upcoming state elections.