Bihar Election 2025 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections are “an election to write a new chapter of the state’s prosperity.” Addressing BJP workers from poll-bound Bihar through the Mera Booth Sabse Majboot programme, he praised the state’s youth and women for driving development under the NDA government.
Modi attacked the opposition alliance, saying, “Those who call themselves the ‘Gathbandhan,’ whom the people of Bihar call the ‘Lathbandhan,’ only know how to use the lathi and keep fighting.” He added that “when there’s stability, development picks up pace,” crediting the NDA for Bihar’s progress.
Referring to the festive season, the Prime Minister said, “Amidst the festive fervour, preparations for the worship of Chhathi Maiya are also in full swing. Alongside all this, Bihar is also celebrating the grand festival of democracy. This is an election to write a new chapter of Bihar’s prosperity. The youth of Bihar have a very significant role in this.”
He expressed confidence that the people of Bihar will not allow “jungle raj” to return. “After removing jungle raj, today, the people of Bihar under no circumstances want to allow it to come back. This is the power of the conscious citizens of Bihar,” he said.
Earlier during the day, The Mahagathbandhan announced RJD leader and former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial face for the Bihar assembly elections. At a press conference with all coalition partners present, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot said the decision had the support of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. Gehlot also mentioned that if the INDIA bloc forms the government, VIP chief Mukesh Sahani would become deputy chief minister, along with another leader from the backward class sharing the post.
“Everyone should be worried (about the situation in the country). This is why I can say that after consulting Kharge ji, Rahul ji, and others who are sitting here, that Tejashwi Yadav is the CM candidate for this election. He is a young person. He has a long future and the public will support him,” Gehlot said at the press conference.
NDA’s active presence on ground as PM Modi set to kick-off Bihar poll campaign on Friday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his campaign for the Bihar assembly elections on October 24 with rallies in Samastipur and Begusarai to show his support for the NDA candidates. In earlier elections, he held 26 rallies in 2015 and 12 in 2020. This time, reports suggest that he may address around 10 to 12 rallies across the state. The BJP is counting on Modi’s presence to energize voters and strengthen its chances in the polls.
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Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Coalition resolves differences ahead of polls
The opposition INDIA bloc in Bihar on Thursday appeared to have moved past weeks of infighting as RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav was declared the coalition’s chief ministerial candidate. Congress troubleshooter Ashok Gehlot flew to Bihar to smooth tensions among allies, including the RJD, CPI, and VIP. Following the announcement, a few candidates from Congress and VIP withdrew from contests against allies. At 35, Yadav could become Bihar’s youngest CM if the bloc wins, vowing to defeat “the incompetent 20-year-old government, a so-called double engine, of which one engine is corruption and the other is crime.”
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Congress Workers protest ticket distribution, demand removal of Bihar in-charge
Congress workers on Thursday staged a protest in Patna over Bihar Assembly election ticket distribution, demanding the removal of state in-charge Krishna Allavaru. Madhurenra Kumar Singh alleged unfair cuts to sitting MLAs, questioning the criteria behind selections. “By the same standard, why wasn't Shakeel Ahmad Khan's ticket cut after he lost by 9,000 votes? Munna Shahi, who lost by 113 votes, also had his ticket cut,” he said. Congress has announced 61 candidates. Mahagathbandhan will release its joint manifesto on October 28, with leaders Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav set to campaign before voting begins on November 6.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Addresses BJP workers, says people won’t allow return of ‘jungle raj’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections are “an election to write a new chapter of the state’s prosperity.” Addressing BJP workers through the Mera Booth Sabse Majboot programme, he praised Bihar’s youth and women for driving progress under the NDA. Modi asserted that the people will not allow the return of “jungle raj” and urged workers to ensure every woman benefits from government schemes like the Mahila Rozgar Yojana. Confident of victory, he said a “new era of women’s empowerment” will begin after November 14, when results are declared.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: PM Modi targets opposition, urges NDA unity ahead of Bihar polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the government’s efforts in eradicating Naxalism and Maoist terrorism in Bihar, asserting that the state is moving fast towards peace and development. Addressing party workers, he urged NDA leaders to campaign together to raise awareness about government schemes. Criticizing the opposition, Modi said they only focus on internal conflicts and personal interests, labeling their alliance not a “gathbandhan” but a “lath bandhan,” highlighting that many leaders from Delhi and Bihar are out on bail. He emphasized the need for collective NDA effort for the upcoming elections.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Giriraj Singh calls Mahagathbandhan “thugbandhan”
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday slammed the Mahagathbandhan as a “thugbandhan” hours after it announced RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the Bihar Assembly polls on November 6 and 11. Speaking to ANI, Singh reiterated that Nitish Kumar remains the NDA’s CM face. At a press conference, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot praised Yadav’s leadership, highlighting Bihar’s need for change amid unemployment and governance concerns. Gehlot also criticized the NDA government at the Centre, calling its policies a “threat to democracy.” Election results are scheduled for November 14.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Congress emphasizes shared power and inclusive representation in Mahagathbandhan ahead of Bihar polls
Tejashwi Yadav was declared the Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, with Congress asserting that the INDIA bloc is “not a one-man show.” Senior leader Ashok Gehlot, with approval from Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, confirmed the decision at a press conference in Patna. Vikassheel Insan Party chief Mukesh Sahni and other leaders will serve as deputy CMs, reflecting Bihar’s diverse social structure. Congress’ Pawan Khera emphasized that the alliance is built on mutual respect, inclusive representation, and shared power, urging the NDA to clarify its CM candidate.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Nadda highlights Infrastructure and Development initiatives ahead of Bihar Polls
BJP chief JP Nadda on Thursday highlighted ongoing development initiatives in Bihar, saying 10 new airports under construction will boost the state’s exports. Speaking at a rally in the Patepur assembly constituency, he cited the NDA government’s efforts for overall growth, including the Centre-backed Makhana Board to increase farmers’ incomes. Nadda also praised Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s youth commission, stating it will positively transform the lives of Bihar’s youngsters. He reiterated that these initiatives reflect the NDA’s commitment to development and progress across the state.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Nadda frames Bihar polls as Battle between ‘Vikaas’ and ‘Vinaash’
BJP chief J P Nadda on Thursday described the Bihar assembly elections as a contest between the NDA’s “Vikaas” (development) and the INDIA bloc’s “Vinaash” (destruction). Addressing a rally, he criticised the Congress as a “parasitic party” and accused the RJD of promoting ‘Rangdari, Jungle raj and Dadagiri’. Targeting RJD’s poll promises and its candidate Osama Shahab, Nadda questioned the party’s governance and security record. He highlighted Bihar’s progress under Nitish Kumar and PM Modi, citing increased rail budgets, Vande Bharat trains, and development initiatives, asserting the state is moving steadily towards growth.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Congress leader TS Singh Deo says unusual to announce deputy CM before election
Commenting on the Mahagathbandhan naming its CM and deputy CM candidates for the Bihar elections, Congress leader TS Singh Deo said that every state election has its own situation. He noted that it is unusual to announce the deputy CM before the election, but in this case, the alliance felt the circumstances called for officially revealing their names.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: 'Tejashwi Yadav is also an accused of Section 420 of the IPC,' says BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad
#watch | #biharelection2025 | On Mahagathbandhan's CM face Tejashwi Yadav, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad says, "What is he saying? Does he even understand what he is saying? His father has been sentenced to 32.5 years in jail in four cases of the fodder scam. He is on trial in the… pic.twitter.com/6rx8WCQnCu
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: 'The more Tejashwi's face becomes popular, the faster NDA will move forward'
Commenting on Tejashwi Yadav being named the Mahagathbandhan’s CM candidate, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said that the more popular Tejashwi becomes, the faster the NDA will gain ground. He highlighted the NDA’s work, mentioning that in the last term they promised a 4-lane highway from Patna to Bhagalpur, which has now been completed, along with a new 4-lane road being built along the Ganga. Dubey said the NDA is expected to win more seats than in 2010 and form the government with a clear majority.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: 'This is lathbandhan and thugbandhan,' says BJP leader after Mahagthbandhan's presser
Reacting to Tejashwi Yadav being named the Mahagathbandhan’s CM candidate, BJP leader Sanjay Mayukh criticized the alliance, saying it is full of internal conflicts and mistrust. He claimed that the allies had previously deceived the people and now seem to be deceiving each other. Mayukh suggested that the alliance will not be able to form the government, pointing out that they are already announcing the deputy CM and may soon reveal the full cabinet lineup. He added that Bihar is likely to see a repeat of 2010, while the NDA remains united and is contesting the elections together, treating the contest seriously.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: 'Tejashwi ki parchhai (shadow) bhi agar galat kaam karegi...'
#watch | #biharelection2025 | "Tejashwi ki parchhai (shadow) bhi agar galat kaam karegi toh usko bhi Tejashwi saza dilane ka kaam karega, yeh sankalp hai. Ek naya Bihar banane ka kaam hum karenge." says RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan's CM face, Tejashwi Yadav pic.twitter.com/aKOMvQYJPG
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: 'BJP wants to end Loktantra,' says Yadav
"BJP wants to end Loktantra," Yadav said at the presser today. He added that JD(U) would be finished after this election and that due to NDA's rule law and order in the state is in shambles.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Yadav accuses NDA of not having any plan
Tejashwi Yadav accused the NDA of having no clear plan for Bihar’s growth and said the alliance is simply repeating the promises made earlier by the INDIA bloc.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: 'NDA will dump Nitish,' claims Tejashwi Yadav at presser
Yadav said in the presser that the Mahagathbandhan will do in 20 months what NDA couldn't do in 20 years. He also pointed out that the NDA has not officially named Nitish Kumar as their CM face. He claimed that NItish would be dumped by the NDA soon.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: 'Nakalchi Sarkar' - Tejshwi Yadav slams NDA in presser
Slamming NDA pretty hard in his address, the new CM face from Grand Alliance Tejashwi Yadav said that "Bihar is the poorest state despite NDA's rule for 20 years." He went on to call the NDA a 'nakalchi sarkar' and claimed that instead, Mahagathbandhan was fighting the polls to change Bihar.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: 'Goal not to win power, but rebuild Bihar,' says Tejashwi Yadav after being announced as the CM face for Grand Alliance
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said the Mahagathbandhan’s goal is not just to win power or make someone chief minister, but to rebuild Bihar. He thanked all alliance partners for their trust and assured them that he would do everything he can to meet their expectations. He added that together, they would work to end the government that has been in power for the past 20 years.
#watch | Patna, Bihar: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "We, the people of Mahagathbandhan, do not just want to form the govt or become the CM, but we want to make Bihar, that is why we are together... I thank all the members of the Mahagathbandhan for showing trust in me. I want… pic.twitter.com/8G2b0vtY1T
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Tejashwi Yadav to become Bihar's CM if Grand Alliance comes to power
As expected, the Mahagathbandhan has announced Tejashwi Yadav as Bihar's CM face, if and when the Grand Alliance comes into power. VIP chief Mukesh Saini will be the Deputy Chief Minister.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: 'Congress plays a smaller but important role,' says Sandeep Dikshit
Speaking about the Bihar election and the Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial face, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit said that the Congress party does not announce a CM candidate before the results. He said Tejashwi Yadav is among the most prominent leaders in Bihar, and as part of the alliance, Congress plays a smaller but important role. Dikshit added that the BJP and NDA are trying to belittle Congress because they have no real achievements to show and are only attacking others to hide their failures.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: 'BJP broke our party and poached our MLAs,' says Mukesh Sahni
At the Mahagathbandhan’s joint press conference, VIP Chief Mukesh Sahani said he had been waiting for this moment for over three years, and now it had finally arrived. He added that not just he, but thousands of party workers had been waiting for this day. Recalling how the BJP broke his party and took away its MLAs, Sahani said they had vowed back then that they would not stop until they defeated the BJP. Standing with the Mahagathbandhan, he said the alliance was united and strong, and together they would work to form the next government in Bihar and remove the BJP from power in the state.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: 'Today, the INDIA alliance is united,' says Bihar Congress President Rajesh Ram
Speaking at the Mahagathbandhan press conference, Bihar Congress President Rajesh Ram said, "Today, the INDIA alliance is united and present in front of the media. The foundation stone of the INDIA alliance was laid when Rahul Gandhi, along with all the members of the INDIA alliance, did the Voter Adhikar Yatra for almost 17 months on the issues of SIR and others.."
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: 'Mahagathbandhan will win over 200 seats'
Congress leader at the presser hailed Rahul Gandhi's Voter Adhikar Yatra, adding that it brought Mahagathbandhan to life. CPI-ML leader showed confidence and said that Mahagathbandhan will win over 200 seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: 'All ticket seller parties of MAhagathbandhan will collapse,' says Girraj Singh
Union Minister Giriraj Singh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin the election campaign with massive rallies in Begusarai and Samastipur, expected to draw huge crowds. He added that after Modi’s campaign starts, "all 'vote cutter' and 'ticket seller' parties in Mahagathbandhan will collapse".
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Mahagathbandhan presser begins, Rahul still missing
The press briefing has begun. Along witn Tejashwi Yadav, Ashok Gehlot and Mukesh Sahni can also be seen in attendance. Rahul Gandhi is still not there and it is evident that he won't be joining today's presser. This might give more fuel to fire around INDIA bloc's CM candidature.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Congress leader says Mahagathbandhan united, confident of forming government in Bihar
Congress leader Ajay Kumar Lallu ahead of the presser today asserted that the Mahagathbandhan remains united and that seat-sharing discussions have been settled. He said the BJP and NDA are attempting to create a false narrative against the alliance, but public sentiment is turning in their favour. Lallu pointed out that after two decades of NDA rule, people in Bihar are frustrated with rising unemployment, poor law and order, and large-scale migration. He expressed confidence that the Mahagathbandhan will form the next government with strong public support.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Sachin Pilot says Mahagathbandhan united despite seat-sharing row
Congress leader Sachin Pilot said that the party remains united despite disagreements within the Mahagathbandhan over seat-sharing in Bihar. He noted that under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress has focused on strengthening internal unity and listening to feedback from all members this year. Pilot added that public support continues to favour the alliance and that internal issues have been settled. He also called on the Election Commission to maintain strict vigilance and ensure complete transparency during the upcoming Bihar elections.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Mahagathbandhan to end all suspense?
Will Mahagathbandhan end all suspense today? There are chances that along with announcing their CM candidate, the alliance could give rest to the chatter around the supposed rift in the party, which is why an announcement on seat-sharing talks is also expected to be made.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Chirag paswan mocks Mahagathbandhan over delayed campaigning ahead of polls
Union Minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan said that all NDA allies have been actively campaigning since the first phase of nominations ended, while leaders of the Mahagathbandhan are only now stepping out to hold their first press conference. He said their overconfidence and personal ambitions have weakened their alliance. Paswan also pointed out that only one leader’s face dominated the press conference, calling it a violation of alliance principles. He added that while Congress might have its own take on the matter, the Mahagathbandhan should be worried. Confident about the NDA’s performance, Paswan said the alliance is set to achieve a historic victory and form the next government in Bihar.
Bihar Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Tejashwi Yadav arrives, presser to begin any moment now
RJD leader and Lalu Prasad Yadav's son Tejashwi Yadav has arrived at the press conference venue. The presser will begin any moment now. Stay with us for further updates, likely around the new CM face.