The Latest Breaking News from Bihar

Cheers, criticism and questions: The mood at Modi’s rally in Bhagalpur

On November 6, while polling was underway in 121 seats in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a crowd in Bhagalpur. The audience seethed with excitement, telling Newslaundry that under the NDA, the state’s roads and rations had improved, and that the “government was working so well”.

Newslaundry · Nov 8, 2025

Confusion in Belhar: JDU kin contesting for RJD, RJD kin contesting for JDU

The constituency of Belhar in Bihar is seeing a curious conflict this election. 

Newslaundry · Nov 8, 2025

TV Newsance 320: Bihar elections turn into a meme fest

On this week’s episode of TV Newsance, we dive into the bizarre, the viral, and the downright baffling side of political news in India.

Newslaundry · Nov 8, 2025

Foreign nationals account for around 0.012% of Bihar’s voters, SIR shows

The spectre of foreign voters has loomed large over Bihar’s upcoming polls. 

Newslaundry · Nov 4, 2025

Silent factories, empty hospitals, a drying ‘pulse bowl’: The Mokama story beyond the mics and myths

You’ve probably heard of Mokama by now. In the thick of this election season, a candidate stands booked in a murder case.

Newslaundry · Nov 4, 2025

Mukesh Sahani on his Deputy CM bid, the Mallah voter, and breaking with Nitish

Mukesh Sahani, founder of the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) and the Mahagathbandhan’s nominee for Deputy Chief Minister, is among the most talked-about names in poll-bound Bihar. Once an ally of the National Democratic Alliance, Sahani is now with the Mahagathbandhan.

Newslaundry · Nov 3, 2025

If manifestos worked, Bihar would’ve been Scandinavia with litti chokha

If manifestos could transform Bihar, this land would be Scandinavia with litti-chokha. But they can’t, and everyone knows it. That’s why each election brings a familiar performance, from the glossy launch to the silence about cost or accountability.

Newslaundry · Nov 3, 2025

NDA manifesto in Bihar: 60 promises in a 60-second press conference

Days before Bihar votes in its assembly election, the NDA released its manifesto in a press conference attended by Nitish Kumar, JP Nadda, Chirag Paswan, Samrat Chaudhary and Sanjay Kumar Jha. The  manifesto promised free rations, electricity and medical treatment for sections of the population, along with promises for employment…

Newslaundry · Nov 2, 2025

NDA’s ‘jungle raj’ candidate? Interview with Bihar strongman Anant Singh

In this ground report from Mokama constituency in Bihar, Sreenivasan Jain speaks to JDU’s strongman candidate Anant Singh and his supporters to understand why the bahubali politician continues to thrive, despite Prime Minister Modi’s recent claim that the NDA has ended the ‘Jungle Raj’ of the Lalu Prasad years.

Newslaundry · Nov 1, 2025

The case of Kumhrar: How a mathematician intends to storm the BJP’s fortress in Bihar

Located in Patna district, the assembly constituency of Kumhrar holds great value for the BJP. The party has continuously scripted wins here since 1990, with the late Sushil Kumar Modi serving three terms as MLA and Arun Sinha currently holding the seat. 

Newslaundry · Nov 1, 2025