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Jan Suraaj petitions Bihar council chairman to disqualify Independent MLCs who 'joined' BJP
The Jan Suraaj Party has formally lodged a petition with the chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council, seeking to disqualify two MLCs who have defected to the BJP. These representatives, who were elected as Independents, face scrutiny for their actions after the election, as they are alleged to have breached Article 191 of the Constitution. The party has declared that further escalation will occur if no prompt response is received.
Bihar opposition threatens to move court as '2 independent MLCs Join BJP'
Independent MLCs Bansidhar Brijwasi and Rahul Raj joined BJP, leading to accusations of violating constitutional provisions. Opposition leaders claim this action breaches the Tenth Schedule and Article 191(2). RJD plans to seek disqualification of the two MLCs from the Bihar Legislative Council. Brijwasi later clarified that he only extended support to BJP rather than officially joining.
Anant Singh in fresh trouble: SC cancels bail in Dularchand Yadav murder case, asks expelled JD(U) MLA to surrender by December 1
The Supreme Court has set aside the bail granted to Bihar MLA Anant Singh in the Dularchand Yadav murder case, directing him to surrender by December 1. The decision comes amid his expulsion from JD(U), the withdrawal of his wife's official privileges and a petition seeking his disqualification from the Bihar Assembly.
Who won MLC election results in UP, Maharasthra, Bihar, Karnataka? Check full list of BJP, Congress, SP, NCP, Jan Suraj, RJD, Shiv Sena winners
MLC election results 2026: In recent Legislative Council elections, the BJP and its allies achieved major victories across four states. The Congress party suffered a major loss. In Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party won five seats, including a notable one in Varanasi. Bihar witnessed a win for RJD candidate Dr Sanjeev Singh in the Patna Teachers' constituency.
EVMs or ballot papers, Congress cannot gain people's support in elections: BJP on MLC poll results
The BJP has responded to Congress's defeat in legislative council elections across several states and highlighted their inability to gain public support. BJP president Nitin Nabin pointed out that Congress received zero seats in Karnataka despite using ballot papers. Sudhanshu Trivedi criticised Rahul Gandhi, stating that earning public support requires hard work, not simply leisure trips. The results showed that Congress also failed in elections held using EVMs.
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MLC polls in 4 states: NDA victorious in 16, Congress draws blank; Samajwadi Party bags 5 seats in Uttar Pradesh including 2 in Varanasi
Results were declared in all but one seat - Nagpur Graduates' constituency in Maharashtra which is heading for a nail-biting finish involving BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale and Congress' sitting MLC Abhijeet Wanjari.
Jan Suraaj opens account in Bihar MLC polls, defeats Congress heavyweight in Darbhanga
Jan Suraaj Party gained its first seat in the Bihar Legislative Council elections with candidate Suresh Prasad Rai's victory. BJP and JD(U) also achieved wins in various constituencies, including Tirhut Teachers and Kosi Graduates. The election saw a significant turnout of 82.85 percent for teachers and 53.42 percent for graduates. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav commented on the poll results, accusing the NDA of electoral misconduct.
NDA wins 3 Karnataka MLC seats, leads on 4th; Jan Suraaj ahead on 1 in Bihar
Karnataka gives the NDA three cheers and a fourth seat in sight, while Jan Suraaj is knocking on the door of its first MLC win in Bihar. With counting underway across four states, the trends offer political parties an early pulse check ahead of bigger electoral battles.
Communications manager of Prashant Kishor's party found dead near rail tracks in Ranchi
Devpalik Gupta, a communications manager for the Jan Suraaj Party, went missing from a train on Monday. His body was discovered near the railway tracks the next day after an accidental fall. Gupta had been integral in the party's social media strategy and played a significant role in a recent electoral victory. After leaving his friends to visit the pantry car, he was not seen again on the train.
MLC polls: Counting begins in four states, BJP-led alliances face rebel challenges
Counting of votes began for 28 Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The results will reveal the organisational strength of political parties and their alliances. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP and Samajwadi Party face off in 11 seats, while in Bihar, overlapping candidates create a competitive landscape. Karnataka’s results will determine the performance of the Congress against the BJP-JD(S) alliance.
Bihar MLC polls: Counting begins for eight seats amid tight security
Counting of votes for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats began at 8 am on Tuesday amid tight security. The elections cover four graduates and four teachers constituencies, with 150 candidates in the fray. Polling was held on October 23, recording a turnout of 82.85% in teachers constituencies and 53.42% in graduates seats. The results will determine the electoral fate of candidates fielded by the BJP, JD(U) and other parties.
JD(U) expels Anant Singh, wife from party for 6 years
Janata Dal (United) has terminated Anant Singh's primary membership for six years due to his actions. Anant Singh campaigned for Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh against the party’s nominee Neeraj Kumar, exacerbating conflicts. Union Minister Lalan Singh attempted to mediate between Singh and Kumar, as tensions have increased over the years. The party acted after repeated violations of directives and derogatory remarks against leadership.
Brisk polling in eight Bihar MLC seats; 150 candidates in fray
Polling for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats witnessed a significant turnout during the initial hours. Saran Teachers' constituency recorded the highest turnout, while several constituencies faced intense competition. Voting began at 8 am and will conclude at 4 pm today. The event includes a combined electorate of over five lakh voters across numerous polling stations. Counting of votes is scheduled to take place on October 27.
Bihar Legislative Council polls: 8 seats, 164 candidates; stage set for multi-cornered battle
The seats going to the polls are Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Kosi Graduates' constituencies, along with Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Saran Teachers' constituencies.
Anant Kumar Singh won't support Neeraj Kumar, but won't speak against him either: Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh has mediated a dispute between JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh and MLC Neeraj Kumar. Singh has agreed not to publicly criticise Kumar, despite his grievances regarding past party actions. Lalan noted that Singh remains unwilling to support Kumar in the upcoming election. Neeraj Kumar filed his nomination for re-election amid ongoing tensions in the party.
MLC polls: JD(U)'s Anant Singh raises eyebrows by accompanying Jan Suraaj candidate for nomination
JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh revolted against his own party while accompanying Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh during the filing of nomination papers for the Bihar legislative council elections. He made his intent to ensure the defeat of JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar, who is seeking re-election from the Patna Graduates constituency, supported the JSP nominee. The JDU national secretary said that the party president has been informed of the development and that appropriate measures will be taken.
BJP declares candidates for 10 UP, Bihar MLC seats
The BJP has announced four candidates for Bihar and six for Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming Legislative Council elections in the teachers and graduates constituencies. The party has retained some sitting MLCs and fielded former lawmakers and independents, including Sarvesh Kumar in Bihar and Dhruv Tripathi in Uttar Pradesh, as it finalised its candidates for the polls.
Stones, eggs hurled at car of Mamata camp's TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh in Bengal
Kunal Ghosh, a TMC MLA, faced an attack on his vehicle in Uttarpara while heading to a meeting. Protesters surrounded his car and hurled stones and eggs, leading to a broken rear windshield. Ghosh condemned the incident, claiming it represented lawlessness and lack of police presence. TMC leaders accused the BJP of orchestrating the pre-planned attack, while BJP MLA Dipanjan Chakraborty described it as public response.
Bihar MLC polls: Jan Suraaj Party changes candidate for Tirhut Teachers' seat
Jan Suraaj Party has named Shyam Nandan Yadav as their candidate for the Tirhut Teachers' constituency. Yadav, who is well-known among teachers, replaced Bhushan Jha after concerns were raised. The party maintains that candidate selection is made transparently and democratically.
Jan Suraaj announces candidates for 5 Bihar Legislative Council seats
Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj is getting an early start on Bihar’s next electoral contest, naming candidates for five of the eight Legislative Council seats headed for polls. From backing a sitting MLC for another term to fielding a lawyer-turned-politician against a JD(U) heavyweight, Kishor is widening his party’s footprint in a battle where graduates and teachers, rather than the wider electorate, will call the shots.
Prashant Kishor mocks JD(U)'s renaming bid, claims party being run by 'appointees of Amit Shah'
Prashant Kishor derided the JD(U) party's potential renaming, calling it irrelevant. He stated Union Home Minister Amit Shah controls the JD(U) to serve the BJP's interests. Kishor also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for its indifference towards Bihar's floods. He alleged Gujarat's interests take precedence over Bihar's development projects. Kishor believes public mood is changing due to Jan Suraaj's focus on education.
Centre must bring out white paper on 'financial irregularities' in Ayodhya temple: Prashant Kishor
Prashant Kishor urged the government to release a white paper on Ram Temple financial irregularities. He also questioned the government's claims of high GDP growth rates. Kishor stated that public hardships contradict the official economic growth figures. The Jan Suraaj Party founder emphasized changing mindsets for political reform in Bihar.
Prashant Kishor says Bankipur verdict vindicates Jan Suraaj's solo strategy
Prashant Kishor has ruled out joining any political alliances for future elections. He claimed his Bankipur bypoll victory came from disgruntled supporters of other parties. The Jan Suraaj Party will now have its first assembly representation. Kishor thanked common citizens and those who helped Jan Suraaj. He emphasized his alliance is with the people of Bihar.
Bihar election results 2025 Live: Check latest trends of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party here
The race for the 2025 Bihar Assembly is heating up with the vote counting phase underway. As of 5:00 P.M, NDA coalition is leading in 202 seats while RJD-led Mahagathbandhan alliance is struggling to secure solid lead in even 34 seats in Bihar as per NDTV report. Prashant Kishor-led Jan Suraaj party which briefly held a lead in 3 constituencies during early counting has lost their lead and now trailing in all 243 constituencies as of 5:00 P.M. Check where JSP is leading or trailing here.
Bihar Election Results 2025: Can Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj break Bihar’s traditional power blocs or end up as a spoiler?
Bihar Election Results 2025: As Bihar counts votes, Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj faces its electoral debut amidst internal dissent and accusations of being a 'B-team'. Despite a grassroots campaign, the party's ability to translate enthusiasm into votes against established alliances remains uncertain. The election also saw record women's turnout, potentially influencing the outcome.
Prashant Kishor factor in Bihar Elections 2025: Can Jan Suraaj overcome hurdles to make a real impact?
As Bihar's final polling phase begins, Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party aims to disrupt traditional politics by fielding candidates across all seats. Despite a grassroots campaign focused on governance, the party faces internal desertions and accusations of being a 'B-team', challenging its bid to become a significant third force.
Social media influencer Manish Kashyap to contest from Bihar's Chanpatia seat on Jan Suraaj ticket
Social media influencer Manish Kashyap, also known as Tripurari Kumar Tiwari, will contest the Chanpatia assembly seat in Bihar as a Jan Suraaj candidate. Kashyap, who previously joined and left the BJP, expressed his commitment to bringing change and becoming the voice of the people. He thanked party leaders for fielding him.
Jan Suraaj Party will scrap ban on sale of liquor in Bihar if voted to power: Udai Singh
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party vowed to lift Bihar's liquor ban if elected, claiming it would save Rs 28,000 crore in revenue. This saved revenue, they stated, would be used to secure loans of Rs 5-6 lakh crore from the World Bank and IMF, leveraging the financial expertise of new party member Kumar Saurav.
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