Bihar Assembly polls LIVE: NDA is going to form government with two-thirds majority, says Rajnath Singh
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, "There is a clear wave in favour of the NDA ahead of the first phase of voting. We will form the next government with a two-thirds majority."
Updated - November 05, 2025 03:18 pm IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday (November 5, 2025) alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was "trying to create anarchy" in the country by "demanding reservation in the armed forces".
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Addressing a public rally in Bihar’s Jamui district, Mr. Singh said, "What happened to Rahul ji? He is raising the issue of reservations in the defence forces. He is simply trying to create anarchy in the country by demanding reservation in the defence forces...our forces are above all these." The BJP leader also claimed that Gandhi should know that "running the country is not a game for children".
Meanwhile, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra alleged that the NDA wanted to form the government in Bihar through ‘vote chori’ and claimed that the names of 65 lakh people, including women, were deleted from the electoral rolls through SIR.
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*November 05, 2025 15:18
Rahul's Haryana vote theft claim 'baseless', attempt to defame country: BJP
The BJP dismisses Rahul Gandhi’s allegation of mass vote theft in the Haryana Assembly Polls as “false and baseless” and accuses the Congress leader of raising questions on the Election Commission to hide his failures and defame the country’s democracy.
Mr. Rijiju’s retort came hours after Mr. Gandhi cited electoral list data from Haryana to claim that 25 lakh entries were “fake” and the victory in the state was “stolen” from his party last year.
Mr. Gandhi said he had “100 per cent” proof of the malfeasance he alleged.
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, in a press conference, accused Mr. Gandhi of “playing games” in collusion with “anti-India” forces to defame the country.
*November 05, 2025 14:49
NDA wants to form govt in Bihar through 'vote chori': Priyanka
NDA wants to form govt in Bihar through 'vote chori': Priyanka
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accuses NDA of 'vote chori' in Bihar, alleging electoral roll tampering and criticizing government policies at a rally.
*November 05, 2025 14:37
Tsunami-like atmosphere for the BJP: Assam CM Himanta
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma predicts a victory for the BJP and its allies in the Bihar elections. He described the atmosphere in Bihar as ‘tsunami-like.’ "There’s a tsunami-like atmosphere for the BJP and Janata Dal in Bihar, and the BJP, Janata Dal, and all our allies are coming to power," Mr. Sarma said.
Addressing Rahul Gandhi’s remarks, in which the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition alleges that the Indian Army is “under the control of 10% of the country’s population,” referring to the dominance of upper castes in the force, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma termed Mr. Gandhi an enemy of the country and described the statement as an insult to all army personnel who have sacrificed their lives for the nation.
*November 05, 2025 14:34
Vote for jobs and to support new generation Tejashwi: Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav appeals to the people of Bihar to come out in large numbers to cast their votes, urging them to vote for employment opportunities and to support the youth leadership of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav ahead of the Assembly elections.
Addressing a public rally in Nawada, the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said, "I would like to urge the people of Bihar to go out, vote in large numbers, vote for jobs and to support the new generation Tejashwi."
*November 05, 2025 13:16
All tenders, factories going to Gujarat: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said all tenders, factories are going to Gujarat.
Addressing a rally in West Champaran on Wednesday, the MP said those who give land, resources to corporates won’t work for poor.
*November 05, 2025 13:14
"Shameful, unfortunate": Chirag Paswan slams Rahul Gandhi for viewing Army in terms of caste, religion
Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Wednesday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent remarks about the Indian Army, calling them “shameful” and “unfortunate”.
Mr. Gandhi had claimed that only 10% of India’s population, referring to the upper castes, controls the Army.
Mr. Paswan argued that such comments are an attempt to drag the armed forces into caste politics and insult the institution.
Mr. Paswan emphasised that the Army should not be viewed through the lens of caste or religion, as it is an institution that serves the nation as a whole. He stated that dividing the Army on the basis of caste is not good and such remarks “insult the Army”.
Speaking to reporters in Patna, the Union Minister said, "The army is a subject that should not be politicised. He has insulted the soldiers. This is not only shameful but also unfortunate. If this is LoP’s thinking, who is viewing our army in terms of caste and religion, what could be more unfortunate than this."
*November 05, 2025 13:08
Current situation in India akin to British Raj: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday said the current situation in India is akin to British Raj. Speaking at a rally in West Champaran, Miss Vadra said the NDA wants to form govt in Bihar through ‘vote chori’, deleted names of 65 lakh electors.
Farmers of Bihar are unable to increase income due to taxes, high input cost in agriculture, Miss. Vadra further said.
"High unemployment rate in Bihar is forcing youth to migrate out of State for work," the Congress leader said.
Ms. Vadra alleged that Prime Minister Modi more concerned about the absence of Tejashwi’s photo from the Congress poster than controlling crime and corruption. "The PM does not keep Bihar CM Nitish Kumar alongside him on stages of political rallies," she added.
*November 05, 2025 13:05
Mayawati to address election rally in Bihar's Kaimur district on Thursday
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) national president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati will address an election rally in Bihar’s Kaimur district on Thursday, the party said on Wednesday.
According to a statement from the BSP, the rally will be held in the afternoon at a ground near the Bhabua airstrip. People from neighbouring districts and Assembly constituencies are expected to attend the event in large numbers.
BSP is contesting the ongoing Bihar Assembly elections alone on nearly all seats, the party said.
*November 05, 2025 12:53
"No surprise if BJP and alliance do not reach even three digits": Congress MP Pramod Tiwari
As Bihar is set to vote for the first phase of assembly elections tomorrow, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Wednesday asserted that there would be “no surprise” if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and alliance fails to secure even 100 seats in the polls, attributing it to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s “inability” to work and campaign for the coalition.
Speaking to ANI, the Congress MP said, "This time, Nitish Kumar’s inability to work, his inability to tour, and the way the BJP has ignored him will lead to a reduction in the BJP’s seats. JDU’s seats will also be reduced. Overall, I can say that the NDA will get significantly fewer seats, and this will directly benefit the alliance of Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav."
"He (Union Home Minister Amit Shah) is giving the figure of 160 to save his sinking boat. In fact, I am saying this with complete confidence that no one should be surprised if the BJP and the alliance do not reach even three digits," Mr. Tiwari added.
*November 05, 2025 12:34
"NDA won't even get 60 seats in Bihar, and they are dreaming of 160", says RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Mrityunjay Tiwari criticised the BJP and NDA for their arrogance and broken promises, comparing their past claims with current realities. He also accused Union Minister Amit Shah of showing arrogance of power for his recent remarks over “No CM vacancy in Bihar”.
He stated NDA won’t even get 60 seats in Bihar, and they are dreaming of 160. He stated that the Union Home Minister’s recent remarks showed arrogance of power, which is not right, and it will ruin the BJP and NDA in Bihar.
While Speaking with the ANI, he urged the voters to participate in huge numbers to bring about change in the upcoming first phase of voting in Bihar on November 6.
He also asserted that the RJD led alliance would remove the ineffective Nitish government and advocated for Tejashwi Yadav as a Chief Minister candidate.
*November 05, 2025 12:15
Tejashwi Yadav reacts to VIP candidate's withdrawal
Responding to questions about the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) candidate Santosh Sahani pulling out of the electoral race, Tejashwi Yadav said, "This is their decision, and we are not different", without elaborating further.
Mr. Sahani, the VIP nominee from the Gaura Bauram seat in Darbhanga district, withdrew his nomination for the Bihar Assembly elections and announced support for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate Mohammad Afzal Ali Khan.
*November 05, 2025 11:57
"NDA is going to form government with two-thirds majority": Rajnath Singh ahead of Bihar polls
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday asserted that the ruling NDA is going to form the government again in Bihar with a two-thirds majority.
Speaking to reporters in Patna, Rajnath Singh said, "It’s clear that the NDA is going to form the government here with a two-thirds majority. The people of Bihar have made up their minds, and they have made up their minds because of the way Nitish Kumar has accelerated development here over the last twenty years. If anyone can enhance Bihar’s reputation not only across India but also internationally, it’s the NDA government."
Mr. Singh criticised the previous RJD and Congress governments, alleging that there has always been a gap between their words and actions. "Whether it was an RJD government or a Congress government, I’ve noticed a constant discrepancy between their words and actions. This discrepancy between their words and actions has created a crisis of trust, which every conscious citizen of Bihar is aware of. The NDA government will be formed here," he said.
*November 05, 2025 11:43
'Sushasan' vs 'Bhrashtachar:' BJP MP Jagdambika Pal highlights development works in the State
A day before the first phase of the Bihar elections, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Wednesday asserted that voters remember the ‘jungle raj’ and can see the developmental work done in the State, framing this year’s election as a choice between good governance and corruption.
The BJP MP also emphasised that, for the first time, voters across Bihar have become vocal, as they can see the developmental work taking shape in the State’s capital, Patna.
Mr. Pal highlighted improvements in connectivity, including the development of expressways, highways, and four-lane roads across the State, Patna Airport’s capacity to handle 1 crore passengers and the upcoming international airports in Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, and Bihta. "...Usually, only after the voting in the first phase of elections the chances of a political party’s victory seemed possible. This is the first time when voters across Bihar are vocal. They can see the work in Bihar. If you speak about the State capital city of Patna, JP Ganga Path is called the Marine Drive of the State...There are expressways, highways, and four-lane roads in Bihar."
"Now, the Patna Airport is equipped to handle 1 crore passengers. International Airports are coming up in Bhagalpur, Darbhanga and Bihta. So, look at the connectivity today. There was no connectivity and possibilities in Bihar...People remember the ‘jungle raj’ here earlier, and on the other hand work has been done. These elections are about ‘ Sushasan’ (good governance) vs ‘ Bhrashtachar’ (corruption), ‘Sushasan’ vs ‘Kushashan’ (misgovernance)..." Mr. Pal told ANI.
*November 05, 2025 10:56
Bihar’s electoral battles should be about land, not caste alone
Bihar’s electoral battles should be about land, not caste alone
Bihar Assembly election 2025: Decades of “social justice” politics have brought backward castes to power. But the wealth remains with a tiny forward caste elite. Why won’t anyone talk about redistribution?
*November 05, 2025 10:28
Elder brother of JD(U) leader, wife, daughter found dead at home in Bihar
The elder brother of a JD(U) leader and his wife and daughter were found dead in their residence in Bihar’s Purnea district, police said on Wednesday.
The bodies were recovered from their house in the European colony under the Kehat Police Station limits on Tuesday night, a senior officer said.
The deceased were identified as Naveen Kushwaha, his wife Mala Devi and daughter Tanu Priya, Purnea Sadar Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Jyoti Shankar said.
According to residents, Naveen was the elder brother of local JD (U) leader Neeranjan Kushwaha, he said.
"Soon after receiving the information about the dead bodies found in the house, a police team reached the spot. The bodies have been sent for the post-mortem examinations to ascertain the exact cause of death," the SDPO said.
Forensic experts are collecting evidence from the spot, he said, adding that an investigation is underway.
"Locals claimed that Naveen Kushwaha was very popular in the locality and he had previously contested Lok Sabha as well as Assembly polls," another officer said.
Some family members of the deceased claimed that it appeared that Tanu Priya somehow fell from the staircase in her house and died, he said.
"They also suspect that her father fell down the staircase while attempting to save his daughter and died. Later, Mala Devi died of cardiac arrest after hearing the news of the death of her husband and daughter, the local police officer said on condition of anonymity.
The police are "investigating the case from all angles," he said.
As the news of the death of the Kushwaha couple and their daughter spread in the area, a large number of people gathered at their house.
State minister Lesi Singh and Independent Lok Sabha MP from Purnea, Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, also visited the deceased’s house on Tuesday night.
*November 05, 2025 09:33
Tejashwi vows to transfer ₹30,000 on Makar Sankranti if INDIA bloc comes to power
Ahead of the first phase of polling on November 6, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday (November 4, 2025) announced that on Makar Sankranti (January 14) next year, the government under INDIA bloc will deposit one year’s honorarium of ₹30,000 into women’s accounts under Mai-Bahin Maan Yojana if voted to power.
He also asserted that the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) will be implemented and farmers will receive an additional bonus on the purchase of paddy and wheat, free electricity for irrigation, and the interest on the loans of Jeevika Didis will be waived, along with insurance of ₹5 lakh.
Addressing a press conference in Patna at his official residence, the INDIA bloc chief ministerial face said from the response seen during the campaign, the people of Bihar are in the mood for a change in the regime. He added that the intended change will happen in Bihar because the people are fed up with the current government.
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