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12 Nov

Exit Polls Project NDA’s Clear Majority in Bihar Assembly Elections

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar elections 2025, BJP JD(U), INDIA bloc, NDA majority

Patna, November 12, 2025: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised for a comfortable victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, according to multiple exit polls released on Tuesday evening. Most surveys indicate that the ruling alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United), is likely to secure a clear majority, while the INDIA bloc trails behind.The polls suggest that the NDA could win between 140 and 160 seats in the 243-member Bihar Assembly, crossing the halfway mark of 122. The opposition INDIA alliance, comprising the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, and Left parties, is projected to…

11 Nov

Moderate Turnout in Final Phase of Bihar Assembly Polls, 31.38% Voting Recorded

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar elections 2025, Bihar polling, INDIA bloc, NDA, Nitish Kumar, Voter Turnout

Patna, November 11, 2025 — Polling continued at a steady pace across 122 assembly constituencies in Bihar on Tuesday, marking the second and final phase of the state’s high-stakes election. By 11 a.m., 31.38% of the 3.7 crore eligible voters had cast their votes, according to the Election Commission.This phase is being viewed as a referendum on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership, even though he is not contesting himself. The BJP-led NDA is banking on the ‘good governance’ record under Kumar’s tenure to counter anti-incumbency sentiments. Eight ministers from his cabinet are contesting in this round, making it a crucial…

26 Oct

Tejashwi Yadav Vows to Repeal Waqf Amendment Act If INDIA Bloc Wins Bihar

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Katihar, Bihar — In a significant pre-election pledge, Tejashwi Yadav, the Chief Ministerial candidate for the opposition INDIA bloc, announced that his government would repeal the Waqf (Amendment) Act if the alliance secures victory in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.Addressing a rally in the Muslim-majority district of Katihar on Sunday, Yadav criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for allegedly aligning with communal forces, accusing him of enabling the spread of divisive politics in the state. He stated, “My father, Lalu Prasad, never compromised with communal forces. But Nitish Kumar has always supported them. Because of him, RSS and its affiliates are…

23 Oct

Tejashwi Yadav Named INDIA Bloc’s Chief Ministerial Candidate for Bihar Elections

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar elections 2025, INDIA bloc, Mahagathbandhan, Tejashwi Yadav

Patna, October 23, 2025 — The opposition INDIA bloc on Thursday officially declared Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial face for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The announcement came during a joint press conference held in Patna, attended by senior leaders from alliance partners including Congress veteran Ashok Gehlot.Gehlot stated that the decision was taken unanimously after detailed consultations among the coalition members. He described Yadav as the "leader of a new generation" and said his leadership symbolizes the hopes of Bihar’s youth. “The alliance stands united behind Tejashwi Yadav, who has shown both political…

10 Aug

Kharge to Host INDIA Bloc Dinner Amid Escalating Row Over Bihar Electoral Roll Revision

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCongress, INDIA bloc, Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi, August 10 – Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will host a dinner meeting for MPs of the INDIA bloc on Monday evening, as the opposition alliance steps up its campaign against the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and what it alleges is poll manipulation by the BJP in coordination with the Election Commission.The gathering, to be held at Hotel Taj Palace in Chanakyapuri, will coincide with a protest march by opposition MPs and leaders from Parliament to the Election Commission’s headquarters. The march is aimed at highlighting what the bloc describes as “poll fraud” and…

01 Aug

Vice Presidential Election Announced: Polling Scheduled for September 9

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBJP, Election Commission, INDIA bloc, Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President election 2025

New Delhi, Aug 1, 2025 — The Election Commission on Friday announced the schedule for the election to the post of Vice President of India, marking the beginning of the race for the nation’s second-highest constitutional office. The process formally begins with the notification of the election on August 7.According to the schedule, nomination papers can be filed until August 21, with scrutiny taking place on August 22. Candidates will be allowed to withdraw nominations by August 25. If the contest sees more than one candidate, polling will be conducted on September 9, with the results declared the same day.The…

20 Apr

Akhilesh Yadav Confirms INDIA Bloc’s Strategy for 2027 UP Assembly Elections

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia2027 UP elections, Akhilesh Yadav, INDIA bloc

Prayagraj, April 20, 2025 — Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has announced that the opposition INDIA bloc will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections together, signaling a united front against the ruling BJP. Speaking at a press conference in Prayagraj, Yadav reinforced the alliance’s commitment to ousting the BJP, asserting that public anger was rising over issues of governance, reservation dilution, and corruption.Yadav accused the BJP of economic mismanagement, referring to demonetization and GST as tactics that "snatched" money from the people. He further criticized the handling of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, vowing to launch a probe if…