Election News

Amit Shah said neither Lalu Prasad Yadav’s son will become Bihar’s CM nor Sonia Gandhi's son will become PM. Backing Nitish Kumar as NDA's face, Shah announced raising Kisan Samman Nidhi to ₹9,000 and warned voters against the return of ‘jungle raj’ 

Himanta Biswa Sarma took a dig at RJD candidate Osama Shahab, son of late gangster-politician Mohammad Shahabuddin, comparing him to terrorist Osama Bin Laden during a Bihar rally. Osama, contesting from Raghunathpur, faces several criminal cases. 

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra mocked PM Modi, suggesting he create a 'Ministry of Insults' to record every time he claims to be disrespected. She said Modi diverts people's attention from real issues like jobs and development.

Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary said NDA will transform Bihar into industrial hub within 5 years if re-elected. Releasing 'Sankalp Patra', NDA pledged 1 crore jobs, Rs 2 lakh aid for women and Rs 50 lakh crore investment to boost Bihar's economy.

MK Stalin took to X to criticise PM Modi and BJP. The Tamil Nadu CM accused them of stirring hostility between Tamils and Biharis ahead of polls in Bihar. He requested PM to maintain dignity and focus on the country rather than divisive politics.

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor blamed Lalu Prasad Yadav and Nitish Kumar for Bihar’s problems, urging migrant workers not to vote for them. He warned that if they did, they would “travel like animals on trains” again.

Prashant Kishor has denied allegations of dual voter registration, saying he has been registered in Bihar's Kargahar since 2019. Kishor clarified that while he briefly applied for a voter ID in Kolkata, his active registration remains in Kargahar.

EC has started the second phase of SIR of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union Territories after completing the first phase in Bihar. Covering around 51 crore voters, the exercise aims to clean and update India's voter lists.

PM Modi has announced that the NDA will fight the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership. Speaking at a rally, Modi said the alliance will break all records and defeat the opposition.

Chirag Paswan redefined his “MY” equation to stand for Mahilayein (women) and Youth, stressing development over caste or religion. Addressing rallies in Bihar, he vowed jobs for youth, respect for women, and rights for farmers and elderly.