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NDA vs Mahagathbandhan: How Their Social Coalitions Influence Political Representation
In the heart of India, where the holy Ganges flows with a vitality that mirrors the complexities of its people, Bihar stands as a living tapestry woven from threads of caste, community, and cultural richness.
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Pushpam Priya Choudhary: The Emerging Bihar Leader Who Wears Only Black And A Mask
Back from the United Kingdom, Pushpam Priya Choudhary aspires to change the traditional political landscape of Bihar.
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Ahead Of Bihar Election, The Political Significance Of Mukesh Sahani
In the vibrant tapestry of Bihar's political landscape, where caste and community often intertwine to shape electoral fortunes, the role of 44-year-old Mukesh Sahani stands as a compelling narrative, one that blends aspiration with strategy.
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In Nitish Kumar's Bihar List, A Muslim Balancing Act, And Caste Equation Play
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal United (JDU) has fielded Muslim candidates in four seats for the 2025 Bihar assembly elections, carefully balancing caste equations with community vote banks in the politically sensitive state.
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Opinion | Not Nitish, Not Tejashwi - These 11 Forces Will Decide Bihar's Fate
Multiple alliances, shifting voter demographics, welfare schemes, caste calculations, and the emergence of new political players have created a multifaceted contest where traditional voting patterns may no longer hold.
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When Leader Withdrew From Bihar Election After Rival Called Him "Brother", Sought Blessings
In today's politics, where ideology has been replaced by caste and individualism, and debates on election platforms often turn into accusations and counter-accusations, some stories from the past still offer solace.
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"Fought All Members Of Lalu Yadav Family": BJP's Rajiv Pratap Rudy
Former Union minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy - four-time MP from Bihar -- has said he has become the voice of the ignored forward castes in Bihar, where politics, for the last few decades, has revolved around social justice and backward castes.
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Once Nitish Kumar's Trump Card, This Group Is Now Rahul Gandhi's Bihar Bet
In the politics of Bihar, caste is both compass and trap: it orients every voter, every party, every pledge, even as it binds them to inherited hierarchies
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"Yes, My Party Is A Vote-Cutter": Prashant Kishor Exclusive On Bihar Polls
Bihar is poised to see a new era of leaders and his party, Jan Suraaj, will either get less than 10 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections or so many that it will be hard to count, political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has said.
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At 58, Bihar Minister Selected For Assistant Professor Post. What He Said...
For Bihar minister Ashok Choudhary, age is not the limit. At 58, he is set to become an assistant professor. But will he take it, or continue with his political journey?"
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NDTV Explains: The Caste Census Roller Coaster In Indian Politics
Census, survey, or enumeration... whatever the suffix, for the first time since 1931 India will count the men, women, and children in each of the hundreds of castes and sub-castes that make up its complex socio-cultural fabric, the government said.
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"Should Refrain From Benefiting Certain Communities For Political Gain": Amit Shah
Amit Shah said that questions have been raised regarding the prioritization of specific communities after the Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar conducted a caste survey
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Bihar Assembly Passes Bill For 65% Caste Quota, Past Supreme Court Cap
The Bihar Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a bill to increase reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Extremely Backward Classes in state jobs and educational institutions to 65 per cent.
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On Bihar Caste Survey, Amit Shah's "Appeasement Politics" Jibe At Nitish Kumar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday attacked Bihar's Nitish Kumar government, accusing it of deliberately showing inflated Muslim and Yadav population in the state's caste survey as part of its "appeasement politics".
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Opinion: Caste Count A Turning Point In Indian Politics, Just Before 2024
The Bihar government's caste survey report, released on October 2, has opened the floodgates for caste reconfigurations and realignments in the country.
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NDA vs Mahagathbandhan: How Their Social Coalitions Influence Political Representation
In the heart of India, where the holy Ganges flows with a vitality that mirrors the complexities of its people, Bihar stands as a living tapestry woven from threads of caste, community, and cultural richness.
-
Pushpam Priya Choudhary: The Emerging Bihar Leader Who Wears Only Black And A Mask
Back from the United Kingdom, Pushpam Priya Choudhary aspires to change the traditional political landscape of Bihar.
-
Ahead Of Bihar Election, The Political Significance Of Mukesh Sahani
In the vibrant tapestry of Bihar's political landscape, where caste and community often intertwine to shape electoral fortunes, the role of 44-year-old Mukesh Sahani stands as a compelling narrative, one that blends aspiration with strategy.
-
In Nitish Kumar's Bihar List, A Muslim Balancing Act, And Caste Equation Play
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal United (JDU) has fielded Muslim candidates in four seats for the 2025 Bihar assembly elections, carefully balancing caste equations with community vote banks in the politically sensitive state.
-
Opinion | Not Nitish, Not Tejashwi - These 11 Forces Will Decide Bihar's Fate
Multiple alliances, shifting voter demographics, welfare schemes, caste calculations, and the emergence of new political players have created a multifaceted contest where traditional voting patterns may no longer hold.
-
When Leader Withdrew From Bihar Election After Rival Called Him "Brother", Sought Blessings
In today's politics, where ideology has been replaced by caste and individualism, and debates on election platforms often turn into accusations and counter-accusations, some stories from the past still offer solace.
-
"Fought All Members Of Lalu Yadav Family": BJP's Rajiv Pratap Rudy
Former Union minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy - four-time MP from Bihar -- has said he has become the voice of the ignored forward castes in Bihar, where politics, for the last few decades, has revolved around social justice and backward castes.
-
Once Nitish Kumar's Trump Card, This Group Is Now Rahul Gandhi's Bihar Bet
In the politics of Bihar, caste is both compass and trap: it orients every voter, every party, every pledge, even as it binds them to inherited hierarchies
-
"Yes, My Party Is A Vote-Cutter": Prashant Kishor Exclusive On Bihar Polls
Bihar is poised to see a new era of leaders and his party, Jan Suraaj, will either get less than 10 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections or so many that it will be hard to count, political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has said.
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At 58, Bihar Minister Selected For Assistant Professor Post. What He Said...
For Bihar minister Ashok Choudhary, age is not the limit. At 58, he is set to become an assistant professor. But will he take it, or continue with his political journey?"
-
NDTV Explains: The Caste Census Roller Coaster In Indian Politics
Census, survey, or enumeration... whatever the suffix, for the first time since 1931 India will count the men, women, and children in each of the hundreds of castes and sub-castes that make up its complex socio-cultural fabric, the government said.
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"Should Refrain From Benefiting Certain Communities For Political Gain": Amit Shah
Amit Shah said that questions have been raised regarding the prioritization of specific communities after the Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar conducted a caste survey
-
Bihar Assembly Passes Bill For 65% Caste Quota, Past Supreme Court Cap
The Bihar Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a bill to increase reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Extremely Backward Classes in state jobs and educational institutions to 65 per cent.
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On Bihar Caste Survey, Amit Shah's "Appeasement Politics" Jibe At Nitish Kumar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday attacked Bihar's Nitish Kumar government, accusing it of deliberately showing inflated Muslim and Yadav population in the state's caste survey as part of its "appeasement politics".
-
Opinion: Caste Count A Turning Point In Indian Politics, Just Before 2024
The Bihar government's caste survey report, released on October 2, has opened the floodgates for caste reconfigurations and realignments in the country.
