Bihar politics Archives - National Times

14 Nov

NDA Sweeps Bihar, Crosses 200-Seat Mark as Opposition Suffers Major Setback

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar Election Results, Bihar politics, BJP JD(U), Mahagathbandhan, NDA Victory

Patna, November 14, 2025:The National Democratic Alliance is heading for a decisive victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, with counting trends showing the coalition comfortably moving beyond the 200-seat mark in the 243-member House. Early figures from the Election Commission indicate a commanding lead for both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal (United), positioning the NDA for one of its strongest performances in the state.According to the latest trends, the BJP is ahead in nearly 90 seats, while JD(U) is tracking close behind with over 80 seats. Together, the partners appear poised to form the next government with…

16 Aug

Rahul Gandhi to Launch 16-Day ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ Across Bihar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBihar politics, Congress, Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, Voter Adhikar Yatra

Patna, August 16: Congress leader and Lok Sabha Opposition chief Rahul Gandhi will begin a 16-day, 1,300-kilometre ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ from Sasaram on Sunday. The march, joined by RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav and leaders of the Mahagathbandhan, will culminate with a large rally in Patna on September 1.The Congress has positioned the campaign as a movement to safeguard the principle of “one person, one vote,” while accusing the Election Commission of functioning as an extension of the BJP-led Centre.Announcing the yatra on social media, Gandhi posted in Hindi: “16 days, 20+ districts, 1,300+ km. We are coming to the people with…

05 Apr

Tejashwi Vows to Scrap Waqf Bill if RJD Wins Bihar, Slams JD(U) Over Support

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar politics, JD(U), Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav, Waqf Amendment Bill

Patna, April 5, 2025 — RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday fiercely opposed the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, promising to "toss it into the dustbin" if his party comes to power in Bihar. Yadav also confirmed that his party has moved the Supreme Court against the bill, calling it an attack on the rights of minorities.He ridiculed Nitish Kumar's JD(U) for backing the legislation and accused the party of scrambling to justify the bill’s supposed benefits for Muslims. "They’re trying hard, but without success, to prove that the Bill will benefit Muslims," he said, slamming a JD(U) press conference…

15 Mar

Tej Pratap Yadav Sparks Row Over Holi Antics, Orders Policeman to Dance

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar politics, BJP criticism, Holi controversy, Nitish Kumar, RJD, Tej Pratap Yadav

Patna, March 15, 2025 – Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tej Pratap Yadav has stirred fresh controversy after allegedly forcing a policeman to dance during Holi celebrations at his residence in Patna. The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, has drawn sharp criticism from political opponents. Holi Celebrations Turn Controversial The drama unfolded at Yadav’s official residence, where the former Bihar minister hosted a Holi event reminiscent of his father Lalu Prasad Yadav’s infamous "kapda faad Holi" celebrations. Yadav was seen tearing the clothes of some supporters and driving a scooter around the neighborhood while chanting…