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Mint
2 days ago
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Five key reasons why Bihar election 2025 is high-stakes contest — shifting loyalties, popularity swings and Op Sindoor
Bihar's top political leaders — Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav and the new entrant Prashant Kishor — have started setting the tone for the upcoming elections as suspense grows over seat-share formulas and the chief minister's face. After Operation Sindoor, this will be the first election in the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Bihar on Thursday, May 29 to inaugurate a slew of projects. Few days back, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched the Congress' campaign 'Nyay Samvad' to understand people's 'grief and problems.' The Assembly Elections in Bihar are expected to be held in October-November this year. The main battle is likely to be between the National Democratic Alliance [NDA] and the Mahagathbandh. However, a pre-poll opinion survey suggests that Prashant Kishor may gain some popularity. As the race for Bihar CM post begins, here are five factors that make the 2025 assembly elections in Bihar important. The Bihar Election 2025 will be the first election the country will witness after Operation Sindoor, which was launched on May 7 by the Indian armed forces in response to the April 2022 Pahalgam terror attack. Will the timing of the election prove beneficial for the ruling NDA? As speculations mount, the BJP and the Congress have traded barbs over the "politicisation of Operation Sindoor". Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the BJP of politicising the 'Operation Sindoor' when reports had surfaced that PM Modi will meet Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states over Operation Sindoor. "What is the mistake of the CMs of Karnataka, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, HP, Punjab, J&K? What is this if not politicisation?," Ramesh had then said. Meanwhile, a poll by 'VOTE VIBE' revealed that 59 percent of those surveyed believe PM Modi "should get credit for Operation Sindoor." The report said, "The support increases with age 55+ group [shows 68.7% support]; younger voters are comparatively more skeptical..." Best known as a political consultant and strategist, Prashant Kishor has vowed to contest and win the Bihar Elections 2025. This time, he won't be making strategies, but tread the waters himself. Last in May, Prashant Kishor had exuded confidence that his Jan Suraaj Party will win in Bihar "on its own" in 2025. He had said in an interview with India Today, 'Jan Suraaj will contest [all] 242 assembly seats [in Bihar] and will come to power with a majority.' However, his newly launched Jan Suraaj party failed to make an impact in the bypolls in Bihar. Candidates of the Prashant Kishor-led group lost deposits in all but one seat in November 2024. Kishor, however, had then brushed off concerns about the poll outcome, highlighting the fact that his party won 10% of the total votes polled in the four seats. Besides, in a significant political development in Bihar ahead of the Assembly polls, former Union minister Ram Chandra Prasad Singh has merged his political outfit, Aap Sabki Awaz (ASA), with the Jan Suraaj Party. Patna, Bihar, India -May .19, 2025: Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor with former BJP MP Uday Singh greet with each other during joined the party, in Patna. Prashant Kishor announced Uday Singh chosen as the party's first national president at Jan Suraj Camp, Patliputra Golambar in Patna, Bihar, India, Monday,19. 2025.(Photo by Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times) Speculations are rife that Nishant Kumar, the son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, may contest the 2025 Bihar elections from Harnaut constituency. The rumours started after JD(U) supporters put up a poster outside the party office in Patna in support of CM Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar, news agency ANI reported. The posters reportely read 'Bihar ki maang, sun liye Nishant, bahut bahut dhanyawaad (Nishant, thank you very much for listening to the demands of Bihar)." Patna, Bihar, India -March .16, 2025: People looking poster of Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar put up outside of JDU office in Patna, Bihar, India, Sunday,16, 2025.(Photo by Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times) The reports about Nishant Kumar's election debut surfaced as opposition leaders raised concerns about father Nitish Kumar's health. Prashant Kishor said earlier, 'Nitish Kumar is physically tired and mentally unfit.' RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also once referred to Nitish Kumar as a "tired" Chief Minister. On Nitish Kumar's birthday, Tejashwi took a jibe, saying, 'A 15-year-old vehicle doesn't run, so why should a 20-year-old government?' Several opinion polls suggest that RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav is the top choice for the next Bihar Chief Minister. One of the opinion polls revealed that while the popularity of Yadav and Nitish Kumar declined, that of Prashant Kishor rose in six months. The C-Voter survey, accessed by Mint, suggested that Tejashwi Yadav was the most preferred candidate to be the next Bihar Chief Minister, followed by Prashant Kishor, making Nitish Kumar the third choice. As per the C-Voter survey, Nitish Kumar's popularity dropped by 3 percent — from 18 percent in February 2025 to 15 percent in April. It showed that Tejashwi Yadav's popularity declined from 40.6 percent in February to 35.5 percent in April. Meanwhile, that of Prashant Kishor's increased by around two percent — from 14.9 per cent to 17.2 percent. Another opinion poll released by InkInsight also placed Tejashwi Yadav as the top choice for the Bihar CM post. It put Nitish Kumar in the second spot. Patna, Bihar, India -May .03, 2025:Leader of Opposition and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav addressing during Ati Pichra Sammelan at Millar School ground in Patna, Bihar, India, Saturday,03. 2025.(Photo by Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times) It was only last year that Nitish Kumar switched alliances for the fifth time. It was just before the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections when Nitish Kumar snapped ties with the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and joined hands withe the BJP. As per the InkInsight opinion poll, 47.5 percent of those polled believed that jumping ships before elections may have cost Nitish Kumar credibility "to some extent", while around 26.6 percent believed Kumar lost credibility to a "large extent". Around 25.9 percent said it did not impact his credibility. The C-Voter survey also suggested that "pendulum swings" by Nitish Kumar in the last 10 years may have taken a hit at Nitish Kumar's "credibility and popularity".
Mint
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Two FIRs against Rahul Gandhi, over 100 Congress workers over event without permission in Bihar's Darbhanga
Police on Thursday registered two FIRs against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and more than 100 party workers for organising the 'Shiksha, Nyay Samvad' outreach programme at Ambedkar Hostel in Bihar's Darbhanga district without permission, officials said. At the Ambedkar Hostel, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha interacted with students as part of the Congress' state-wide public engagement campaign. Earlier, the district administration denied permission for the event, proposing an alternative venue instead. The Congress rejected the suggestion, leading to a standoff. Despite objections from the administration and security personnel, Gandhi entered the hostel premises through a different route and addressed the students. In a statement, the Darbhanga district administration said, "The first FIR has been registered based on a complaint filed at Laheriasarai police station by the District Welfare Officer (holding magisterial powers). It states that no permission was granted for the programme at Ambedkar Hostel, yet it was conducted in violation of prohibitory orders." The second FIR was filed against dozens of unidentified people for flouting the prohibitory orders. While Rahul Gandhi and 19 Congress workers have been specifically named in one FIR, over 100 unknown party members are also under investigation. Earlier in the day, Gandhi's cavalcade was stopped at the gates of Lalit Narayan Mithila University in Darbhanga, where local administration officials tried to prevent him from reaching the 'Ambedkar hostel'. The administration had suggested that the 'Shiksha, Nyay Samvad' be held at town hall, but the Congress leader stood his ground, choosing to get out of his car and walk several hundred metres to reach the ground adjacent to the hostel, where a huge canopy had been put up. "My car was stopped at the gates. But I did not relent...I took a circuitous route to reach here on foot", Gandhi said at the function.
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Rahul Gandhi denied permission to meet students at Darbhanga hostel, venue shifted
Darbhanga : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was on Thursday denied permission to interact with students at the Dr Ambedkar Welfare Hostel in Bihar's Darbhanga. The district administration, in a letter issued by district welfare officer (DWO) Alok Kumar, had informed the Congress party on Wednesday that permission was not granted for its proposed event under the 'Shiksha Nyay Samvad' initiative, to be held on hostel premises. Later in the day, a district public relations officer (DPRO) announced that the venue had been shifted to Nagar Bhawan, near the municipal corporation office. 'The organisers informed that the venue of Rahul Gandhi's program has been changed to Nagar Bhawan (Town Hall). Necessary arrangements have been made there,' the DPRO said. Senior Congress leader and MLC Dr Madan Mohan Jha told HT, 'If permission was to be denied, why did the administration carry out road construction and make security arrangements at the hostel earlier? The party still stands by its decision to hold the 'Chhatra Nyay Samvad' at the Ambedkar Hostel,' 'The letter, dated May 14, 2025, addressed to a leader of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), Shadab Akhtar, merely states, 'Permission for the said event is not granted.' This terse line, devoid of any explanation or rationale, betrays the very spirit of transparency expected from a responsible administrative office,' a Congress party worker alleged. Also Read: 'BJP politicising Op Sindoor': Cong plans 'Jai Hind' rallies in 15 cities 'When a leader of national stature like Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address Dalit students at Ambedkar Welfare Hostel, the denial of permission without citing a single reason is not only disrespectful but also suggests either intellectual shallowness on the part of the issuing authority or pressure from political quarters influencing the decision,' Mohd Asalam, another party worker, said. District magistrate (DM) Rajiv Raushan, meanwhile, clarified that the permission for Dr Ambedkar Welfare Hostel was denied according to government policy. 'An application was received from former minister and MLC Madan Mohan Jha to book the Town Hall, and accordingly, Nagar Bhawan was allotted. Any attempt to hold the program at the said hostel would not be allowed due to security and legal concerns,' he said. Also Read: Democratic politics have changed globally: Rahul Gandhi 'The administration was fully prepared at the approved venue and any deviation from the permitted location would attract legal consequences,' he added. DWO Kumar said that an 'FIR will be registered against those who take the law into their hands.' The Congress party is organising similar events at 40 locations across Bihar, aiming to connect with the students and youth and raise concerns over educational equity under the banner of Shiksha, Nyay Samvad.
India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Bihar: LoP Rahul Gandhi to launch 'Shiksha Nyay Samvad' in Darbhanga today
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will launch 'Shiksha Nyay Samvad' in Darbhanga, Bihar on Thursday. The Congress leader has left his residence for Darbhanga. The announcement came ahead of the Bihar Assembly Elections, which are slated for later this year. 'Education justice begins in Bihar from May 15! Rahul Gandhi is bringing 'Shiksha Nyay Samvad' ... a voice for the rights of the youth! Now students will get their degrees on time and secure jobs! Now no debt, you will get your rights based on your ability!' Bihar Congress posted on X. Earlier on Wednesday, Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar said that the Congress will launch a state-wide 'Nyay Samvad' across Bihar starting on May 15. 'The Nyay Samvad will focus on education. It will also focus on jobs, participation and different sections of the society. Congress leaders will speak with people from different sections of society and will understand their problems based on which, the party will make a 'Nyay patra' for the upcoming Bihar elections,' Kumar said in a press conference. He further said that Rahul Gandhi will also visit Bihar and interact with students by visiting colleges, universities and hostels in Darbhanga. On May 7, police lathi-charged BPSC Teacher Recruitment Exam 3.0 aspirants as they entered the 'restricted area' outside the official residence of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. The protesters are demanding a resolution regarding discrepancies in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) TRE 3.0 exam results, in which candidates were concerned about vacant posts and issues with the declaration of results Earlier on April 7, Rahul Gandhi visited and joined the Congress' student wing's (NSUI) 'Palayan Roko Naukri Do' rally in Begusarai. The Bihar Legislative Assembly election for all 243 constituencies is scheduled to be held in October or November this year. The last assembly elections were held in October-November 2020. (ANI)
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Business Standard
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Bihar: LoP Rahul Gandhi to launch 'Shiksha Nyay Samvad' in Darbhanga today
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will launch 'Shiksha Nyay Samvad' in Darbhanga, Bihar on Thursday. The Congress leader has left his residence for Darbhanga. The announcement came ahead of the Bihar Assembly Elections, which are slated for later this year. "Education justice begins in Bihar from May 15! Rahul Gandhi is bringing 'Shiksha Nyay Samvad' ... a voice for the rights of the youth! Now students will get their degrees on time and secure jobs! Now no debt, you will get your rights based on your ability!" Bihar Congress posted on X. Earlier on Wednesday, Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar said that the Congress will launch a state-wide 'Nyay Samvad' across Bihar starting on May 15. "The Nyay Samvad will focus on education. It will also focus on jobs, participation and different sections of the society. Congress leaders will speak with people from different sections of society and will understand their problems based on which, the party will make a 'Nyay patra' for the upcoming Bihar elections," Kumar said in a press conference. He further said that Rahul Gandhi will also visit Bihar and interact with students by visiting colleges, universities and hostels in Darbhanga. On May 7, police lathi-charged BPSC Teacher Recruitment Exam 3.0 aspirants as they entered the "restricted area" outside the official residence of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. The protesters are demanding a resolution regarding discrepancies in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) TRE 3.0 exam results, in which candidates were concerned about vacant posts and issues with the declaration of results Earlier on April 7, Rahul Gandhi visited and joined the Congress' student wing's (NSUI) 'Palayan Roko Naukri Do' rally in Begusarai. The Bihar Legislative Assembly election for all 243 constituencies is scheduled to be held in October or November this year. The last assembly elections were held in October-November 2020. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
