Bihar is gearing up for Assembly elections, and at the heart of the contest is RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, who is looking to grab power this time without JDU's support, having missed the 2020 polls by a close margin. The RJD is focusing on people's issues, promising free electricity, and highlighting crimes in the state.
- ECI clarified on Friday that no political party has submitted any claim or objection to the draft rolls.
- The forms received from 'New electors on attaining 18 years of age or above' were 36,060 so far, and none have been disposed of.
- According to the poll commission, a total of 1,60,813 Booth Level Agents (BLAs) of six national parties and six state-level parties were involved in the exercise.
Amid India's tariff war with the United States, Bihar seems to have taken the tussle to a whole new level. While Trump Towers are inviting investors and buyers in the country, Bihar has reportedly denied a residency certificate to 'Donald Trump'.
- Tej Pratap Yadav, elder son of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, announced the formation of a new alliance with five regional parties under the theme of social justice and total transformation
- Tej Pratap said his alliance includes Vikas Vanchit Insaan Party (VVIP), Bhojpuriya Jan Morcha (BJM), Pragatisheel Janta Party (PJP), Wajib Adhikar Party (WAP), and Samyukta Kisan Vikas Party
- He also extended an open invitation to the RJD to join the alliance, but firmly ruled out any alliance with the BJP or JD-U.
The decision was part of the Bihar State School Teacher Appointment, Transfer, Disciplinary Action and Service Condition (Amendment) Rules, 2025, which was among the 36 proposals approved in Tuesday's Cabinet meeting.
Ahead of the 2025 polls, the Bihar government has approved 36 proposals to boost education, transport, and health. Key moves include doubling teacher honorariums, launching 200 buses, raising pay for health workers, and ensuring full webcasting at polling booths.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has hit out at the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of large-scale irregularities in Bihar's electoral roll. Responding to allegations about holding dual voter ID cards, the former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister said that not only will he provide a response, but the RJD is also compiling evidence of multiple discrepancies in the electoral process.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) officially announced the postponement through a letter (No. 168, dated August 4, 2025) issued by its state office, citing "unavoidable reasons" behind the decision.
Electoral Registration Officer, Patna, wrote to RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav, requesting him to provide the details of the EPIC card mentioned by him in the press conference. Earlier, Patna's District Administration had also clarified the situation and reportedly clarified that his name is included at polling station number 204, Library Building of Bihar Animal Science University.
Amit Malviya accused Tejashwi Yadav of holding multiple voter IDs and called the Opposition an ‘Alliance of Pappus.’ The controversy started after Tejashwi claimed changes in his EPIC details in the latest Bihar draft voter list.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has raised serious concerns over large-scale voter name deletions in Bihar, alleging that crucial details are missing from the lists provided by the Election Commission.
In the video, the two men are seen standing near the tracks at Nagri Halt, holding sticks as a train approaches. As it speeds past, one of them takes aim and hits unsuspecting passengers sitting on the footboards near the doors.
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