Bihar Elections 2015

BJP Analysis: 10 Reasons Why It Lost in Bihar

Cheat Sheet | Edited by Manish Kumar | Sunday December 6, 2015

Over the last month after it was handed a humiliating defeat in Bihar by the Nitish Kumar-led Grand Alliance, the state BJP has held a series of meetings and analysed feedback to decipher what went wrong for it in the crucial election.

Tejaswi Yadav, 26, Talks Of Modern Corruption-Free Bihar

India News | Reported by Shuchi Shukla, Edited by Alok Pandey | Monday November 23, 2015

Tejaswi Yadav, Bihar's new 26-year-old deputy chief minister, took charge today beginning his new innings from the road construction department, one of three important portfolios he has been assigned in the Nitish Kumar government.

In Bihar, Appointments for Lalu Yadav's Sons Leave Many Baffled

Bihar | Written by Alok Pandey | Saturday November 21, 2015

As news of portfolio allocation for Bihar's new ministers came in, there was the expected: Lalu Yadav's younger son Tejaswi, was made deputy chief minister.

Nitish3 in Charge, Lalu's Son Tejaswi Yadav Appointed His Deputy

Cheat Sheet | Reported by Shuchi Shukla | Friday November 20, 2015

At 2 pm on Friday, Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar chief minister on a massive stage at Patna's Gandhi Maidan. Lalu Yadav's son Tejaswi Yadav was the next to be sworn in, followed by his older brother Tej Pratap; both are first time lawmakers.

Tejaswi Yadav, Lalu Yadav's Son, is Deputy Chief Minister At 26

Bihar | Reported by Shuchi Shukla, Edited by Alok Pandey | Friday November 20, 2015

Young Tejaswi Pratap Yadav is Bihar's new Deputy Chief Minister. He took oath immediately after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday afternoon at a grand ceremony at Patna's Gandhi Maidan.

'RSS Chief's Quota Remarks Scared Voters,' Says BJP Ally Ram Vilas Paswan

Bihar | Reported by Ketki Angre; edited by Mala Das | Thursday November 19, 2015

Union minister and BJP ally Ram Vilas Paswan today said Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's comments suggesting a review of reservation "led to fear among voters" in Bihar, which rejected the BJP's alliance in favour of the one led by Nitish Kumar in the assembly elections.

Shatrughan Sinha Will Miss 'Friend' Nitish Kumar's Swearing-in

Bihar | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 19, 2015

BJP lawmaker Shatrughan Sinha today said he received an invitation from Nitish Kumar for his oath-taking ceremony tomorrow but would not be able to attend the function due to "important personal engagements."

PM Modi Likely to Get Nitish Kumar's Invite for Swearing-in

Bihar | Edited by Surabhi Pandey | Monday November 16, 2015

The Bihar government is expected to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior union ministers like Rajnath Singh and Arun Jaitley for the event.

Nitish Kumar Elected Head of JD(U) Legislature Party

Bihar | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday November 14, 2015

Legislators of Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) on Saturday elected Nitish Kumar as their leader in the assembly, paving the way for him to become the chief minister yet again.

What 'Party With a Difference?' Another Lawmaker Stings BJP on Bihar

Bihar | Sreenivasan Jain | Friday November 13, 2015

In the spreading dissent within the BJP's ranks after its colossal defeat in Bihar, the latest to speak out is parliamentarian and former Home Secretary RK Singh. In an exclusive interview to NDTV, Mr Singh said that he was shocked at the number of tickets that the party gave to candidates with criminal records.

Opinion: What It's Like To Work With Prashant Kishor, Master Strategist

Opinion | Pratik Jain | Thursday November 12, 2015

For many experienced and qualified professionals who have a keen interest in politics but have to work in a corporate or other non-political set up, getting an opportunity to play a significant role in one of the most critical elections in India doesn't come easy.

'Who is Amit Shah?' Angry BJP Lawmaker From Bihar Attacks Party Chief

Bihar | Sreenivasan Jain (with inputs from Manas Roshan) | Thursday November 12, 2015

Bhola Singh, a BJP parliamentarian from Bihar, has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah for the party's massive defeat in the assembly elections in the state, saying Mr Shah must explain or step down.

Why Anant Singh, New Bihar Lawmaker, Did Not Campaign For a Single Day

Bihar | Written by Ketki Angre | Thursday November 12, 2015

Anant Singh, one of Bihar's new lawmakers, did not campaign for a day, but won from Mokama by more than 18,000 votes. Mr Singh is in jail - he faces five cases of murder, six of attempt to murder and others of abduction and extortion. A total 16.

Every Action Has Equal and Opposite Reaction: Nitish Kumar on BJP Rumblings

Bihar | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 11, 2015

As the voice of dissent got shriller within BJP after its drubbing in the Bihar assembly elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said it was natural that the reaction would be strong as the saffron outfit had made a high-profile campaign in the state.

Congress, JD(U) Attack BJP After Revolt by Party Veterans Over Bihar Debacle

Bihar | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 10, 2015

The statement of BJP veterans attacking the party leadership tonight over the Bihar poll debacle led rival parties to say their "suffocation" in the party is out in the open and that it was an "eyeopener" for its top brass.