Bihar Politics News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Won't ally with any political parties, people wanting change may join Jan Suraaj: Prashant Kishor
New Delhi, April 27: Ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Sunday reiterated that there is no question of aligning with any political parties, but people who want change can join the party.
INDIA Bloc stands firmly with Centre against terrorism: Tejashwi Yadav
Patna, April 26: Bihar Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav said on Saturday that the INDIA Bloc stands firmly with the Union government against terrorism, following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack.
Tejashwi calls for grassroots mobilisation, ideological commitment at RJD review meeting
Patna, April 25: Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, while addressing a review meeting at the Karpoori Auditorium of RJD's state office in Patna, emphasised the need for every party leader and worker to connect deeply with marginalised communities -- including the poor, Dalits, backward, extremely backward, and minorities -- guided by the ideas of Lalu Prasad Yadav.
Nitish Kumar, Centre ignored Bihar's development: Tejashwi Yadav
Patna, April 24: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Central and state governments, accusing them of systematically weakening local self-governance and ignoring Bihar's developmental needs.
Chirag Paswan may enter Bihar Assembly polls, hints LJP (RV) MP Arun Bharti
Patna, April 23: In a significant political development, Jamui MP and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Arun Bharti has hinted that Union Minister and party president Chirag Paswan may contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Anurag Thakur slams Congress for 'political tamasha' in Bihar
Patna, April 21: Former Union Minister and BJP leader Anurag Thakur, on Monday, launched a political attack on the Congress and the Grand Alliance during his address in Bihar ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to the state.
Kharge slams PM Modi over ED action, says Nitish Kumar switches sides to stay in power
Patna, April 20: Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during a rally in Bihar's Buxar district on Sunday.
Bihar: Former MLA resigns from JD-U over Waqf Act
Patna, April 19: In a significant political jolt to Janata Dal (United) and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, former MLA Master Mujahid Alam, a prominent face of JD-U in Seemanchal, has resigned from the party over the Waqf Act.
'Mahila Ki Baat' initiative: Bihar BJP chief questions Cong's commitment to women empowerment
Patna, April 18: Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal on Friday criticised the Congress party's newly launched women-centric campaign, 'Mahila Ki Baat, Congress Ke Sath', questioning the party's commitment to women's empowerment during its decades in power.
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.
'Krurta Banerjee': Bihar Deputy CM takes dig at Mamata over Murshidabad violence
Mumbai, April 18: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha launched a scathing attack at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday, over the recent incidents of violence in Murshidabad and referred to her as “Krurta Banerjee” (Cruel Banerjee).
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’.
Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav to lead Mahagathbandhan's coordination committee
Patna, April 17: A high-profile meeting of the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) took place in Patna on Thursday, in which it was decided to form a coordination committee to streamline decision-making, while Tejashwi Yadav will lead the committee.
CAA-like situation being created over Waqf Act, claims Bihar Dy CM
Patna, April 17: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said on Thursday that a situation similar to CAA is being created by the opposition over the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
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.
Union Min Chirag Paswan accuses Opposition of trying to create unrest across country over Waqf (Amendment) Act
Hajipur, April 17: Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Wednesday accused opposition leaders of deliberately attempting to "create unrest" across the country by promoting divisive narratives aimed at misleading the Muslim community over Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Chirag Paswan slams Cong protests over National Herald case, questions INDIA bloc's unity
Patna, April 16: Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan has sharply criticised Congress leaders for their protest in Patna following the filing of charge sheet by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the National Herald case, calling it an attempt to influence the investigation.
Bihar: JD-U asserts 'Phir Se Nitish' after Haryana CM's remarks
Patna, April 16: A fresh political storm has hit the ruling NDA in Bihar after Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini recently projected Samrat Choudhary as the Chief Ministerial face for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
Bihar Congress stages protests against ED over National Herald case
Patna, April 16: Congress workers staged protests on Wednesday in Patna, following the filing of a charge sheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.
Has Lalu become useless for family too: JD(U) MLC slams Tejashwi for 'failing' to care for his father
Patna, April 16: JD(U) MLC and spokesperson Neeraj Kumar on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for "failing" to take care of his father and party chief Lalu Prasad, who is under treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi.
BJP hijacked Nitish Kumar for electoral gains: Tejashwi Yadav
Patna, April 15: After a high-profile meeting with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, Bihar Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, alleging that the BJP has ‘hijacked’ him and is using him as a face for electoral gains.
'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.
There is no challenge, Nitish Kumar will remain CM, says Bihar Dy CM Samrat Chaudhary following Congress-RJD meet
Patna, April 15: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary expressed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is going to retain his post after the Bihar Assembly elections even if the "entire UPA, INDI alliance" fights the polls.
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.
Tejashwi Yadav takes dig at NDA, says every leader wants to be Bihar CM
Patna, April 14: Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, on Monday took a sharp dig at the ruling NDA, accusing it of internal conflicts and alleging that the BJP remains fundamentally anti-reservation and anti-Constitution.
Bihar: Jitan Ram Manjhi upset over NDA seat allocation in Gaya
Patna, April 13: Union Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) Chief Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday openly expressed dissatisfaction with the BJP-JD(U) leadership over the alleged unfair treatment in the formation of 20-point program committees in Bihar's Gaya district.
Bihar: IP Gupta launches 'Indian Inquilab Party', vows to fight for Paan community's SC status
Patna, April 13: In a significant political development, IP Gupta, President of the All India Paan Mahasangh and leader of the ‘Hanko Rath Hum Paan Hain Andolan’, announced the launch of his new political party - the ‘Indian Inquilab Party’ - during a massive rally held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Sunday.
Jitan Ram Manjhi's HAM announces first candidate for 2025 Bihar Assembly polls
Patna, April 12: As political activity intensifies in Bihar ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections, Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) Chief and Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Saturday made an announcement during a workers' conference at Kasba in Purnea district.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan attends Baba Chauharmal Festival, recalls people's unwavering support
Patna, April 12: Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan on Saturday took part in the Baba Chauharmal Festival in Mokama, a prominent annual event celebrated by the Dalit community in Bihar.
Prashant Kishor slams Bihar CM over blocking 'Badlav Rally'
Patna, April 11: Jan Suraaj Party Chief Prashant Kishor on Friday launched a scathing attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of deliberately obstructing public participation in the party's much-publicised 'Bihar Badlav Rally' at the Gandhi Maidan here.
Welcome Cong's 'Palayan Roko' yatra but RJD did all this long ago: Tejashwi Yadav
Patna, April 11: Bihar Leader of Opposition (LoP), Tejashwi Yadav, on Friday responded to the Congress party's ongoing ‘Palayan Roko, Naukri Do’ yatra and its attempted siege of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s residence, asserting that such movements were initiated by his party RJD much before anyone else.
Kanhaiya Kumar, other Cong leaders detained while marching towards CM Nitish's residence
Patna, April 11: Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar and 20 other party leaders were detained by Patna Police while they were trying to march towards Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's residence.
Sachin Pilot to join Kanhaiya Kumar's Yatra in Patna, vows to fight for youth
Patna, April 11: Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot arrived in Patna on Friday to participate in the concluding leg of party leader Kanhaiya Kumar's 'Palayan Roko, Naukri Do Yatra' - a massive campaign aimed at highlighting "unemployment" and the government's "apathy" towards youth in Bihar.
Bihar: Key BJP leaders hold meeting party leaders, workers; pay tributes to BR Ambedkar
Patna, April 10: Senior BJP leaders, including the party's national general secretary Tarun Chugh, Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha and state president Dilip Kumar Jaiswal, conducted a meeting with party leaders and workers of Bihar on Thursday.
Tejashwi slams Nitish Kumar over Bihar's law and order
Patna, April 9: Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of failing to maintain law and order in the state.
'Educate your children': Castes with only 10 pc population have more jobs, says Tejashwi Yadav
Patna, April 8: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav made a strong pitch for the rights and upliftment of the Bhuiya-Musahar community during a 'Sammelan' held at Sri Krishna Memorial Hall in Patna on Tuesday.
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.
Give jobs where Cong is in power: Kushwaha hits out at LoP Gandhi
Patna, April 8: Rashtriya Lok Morcha President and Rajya Sabha MP, Upendra Kushwaha, launched a scathing attack on Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, questioning his promises of providing employment in Bihar and accused him of political theatrics ahead of the Assembly elections in the state.
At Patna meet, Rahul Gandhi pushes for caste census, slams RSS-BJP
Patna, April 7: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-RSS leadership, accusing them of opposing a caste-based census and asserting that the Congress would ensure social justice by shaping policies based on ground realities.
US President led to tumble in stock market: LoP Rahul Gandhi in Patna
Patna, April 7: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday attacked US President Donald Trump over the stock market situation and said that the US president has caused the stock market to tumble.