Khesari Lal said he gave politics a chance but found it difficult. He explained that being honest in politics is hard because dishonest people often stay longer in the field. He felt this made it tough for someone like him, who values truthfulness, to continue.

After the poor result, Khesari Lal Decides to Quit Politics After Election Loss and plans to focus on his music and acting career. He also said he has no intention of joining any other political party, including the BJP, and prefers to serve people through his art and performances.

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Speaking to the media, Lalan Singh repeated that JDU does not need RCP Singh. He said the party has grown stronger under Nitish Kumar’s leadership and does not require leaders who left in the past. Singh highlighted that RCP Singh’s and Kishor’s earlier predictions about JD(U)’s poor performance in elections did not come true.

RCP Singh had joined Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party before the last Bihar polls. There were rumors he might return to JD(U) after the election results. Lalan Singh rejected all such reports, emphasizing that the party is focused on future growth without relying on former leaders.

He also praised Nitish Kumar for steering JD(U) to a better performance than expected. According to Singh, the party’s success proves that it does not depend on external advisors or returning leaders.

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However, the ₹10,000 scheme glitch in Bihar led to an unexpected problem in Darbhanga district. Due to a technical error, ₹10,000 each was credited to the bank accounts of two men in Jale block.

The men were identified as Nagendra Ram and Balram Sahni from Ahiyari Dakshin Panchayat. Officials from the Jeevika project later sent them notices. They were asked to return the money and share proof of repayment with the BPIU office.

Both men told officials they belong to very poor Mahadalit families. They live in huts built on government land. The money was used to clear old debts. They now say they have no funds left to return.

Jeevika BPM Devdutt Jha confirmed that the transfer happened due to a clerical mistake. Officials have not yet clarified what action will be taken next.

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Sources say the Prashant Kishor–Priyanka Gandhi meeting took place last week at Sonia Gandhi’s residence, 10 Janpath. The two leaders reportedly spoke for nearly an hour.

Both parties have played down the importance of the meeting. When asked about it in Parliament, Priyanka Gandhi reacted lightly and asked whether this was “also news.” Still, political circles are reading deeper signals into the interaction.

The meeting matters because Prashant Kishor once shared a close working relationship with the Congress. After leaving the JD(U) in 2021, he joined the Congress and drafted a revival plan ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Differences over authority later led to a bitter split.

Since then, Kishor has openly criticised the Congress. His Jan Suraj Party also faced a crushing defeat in Bihar, failing to win a single seat, with most candidates losing their deposits.

Congress too struggled in Bihar, winning only six seats out of 61 contested. Against this backdrop, the Prashant Kishor–Priyanka Gandhi meeting has fuelled talk of a possible political reset, even as both sides remain silent.

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RJD’s Manish Yadav filed a petition against newly elected BJP MLA Devyanti Yadav from Narpatganj. In Madhubani, RLJP candidate Ganesh Kumar Mehran challenged the victory of Madhav Anand, who contested from RLMO.

From Mohiuddinnagar, RJD candidate Dr. Ijya Yadav moved the court against BJP MLA Rajesh Kumar Singh. In Tekari, HAM candidate Dr. Anil Kumar challenged the win of RJD MLA Ajay Kumar.

The Patna High Court has taken the first step in two of these cases. Justice Shashi Bhushan Prasad Singh issued a notice to the MLA from Narpatganj. Justice Ashok Kumar Pandey issued a notice to the Madhubani MLA. The remaining petitions are under process.

These legal challenges may lead to a deeper review of the election process in the four constituencies. All petitions were filed by Advocate Avnish Kumar.

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Pappu Yadav tried to interrupt him. This made Dubey even angrier. He told Yadav to sit down and let him finish. He repeated that Tajimul truly wanted to become a voter at 70.

Dubey then spoke about his parents. They live in Delhi, so they cannot vote in Bihar. Their names were removed for that reason. He said he supported this rule.

He also criticised the Congress party. He reminded the House that the biggest change in voting age happened in 1988. Rajiv Gandhi reduced the voting age from 21 to 18.

Dubey later cited Bihar election data. He said NDA often wins by narrow margins. He added that the NDA does national politics, not vote-bank politics.

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Alam won the Jokihat seat by more than 28,000 votes despite the strong NDA wave. He said Nitish Kumar helped Bihar grow and thanked him for past support. But he also made it clear that he will oppose the CM if the situation demands it.

The MLA met Nitish Kumar to discuss local issues. He raised concerns about poor housing facilities and requested two new colleges and a new block (anchal) for Jokihat.

AIMIM currently has five MLAs in Bihar, similar to 2020. Earlier, four AIMIM MLAs switched to the RJD, leaving only Akhtarul Iman. This background makes Murshid Alam’s praise politically significant.

The 2025 Bihar results show JDU as the second-largest party with 85 seats, behind BJP’s 89. Analysts say Alam’s comments may indicate new political possibilities.

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Party workers allege they were ignored throughout the campaign. Officials say outsiders with little influence were given tickets, while loyal workers were sidelined. Several candidates also complained that they received almost no support from district and state units.

Many leaders say meeting the party chief became difficult. Workers waited for days outside his office, and even the guard argued with them. Those who managed to meet the leader were not allowed to speak to him privately.

The survey used to select candidates triggered more anger. Some local leaders are accused of manipulating the survey in their favor. Sources say the state leadership is shocked by these complaints and now struggles to decide whom to take action against.

Despite the confusion, one point is clear: strict action will be taken against those who failed to support party candidates.

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Tejashwi said he travelled across the state and sensed that people wanted a new Bihar. He claimed they wanted better income, medical support, education and real change. According to him, voters rejected the NDA but the machinery overturned their will. He said the government used every scheme the RJD planned, from welfare for women to free electricity.

He also claimed that money was distributed before voting. Under the Mahila Rozgar Yojana, funds reportedly reached women even on polling day. He argued that RJD’s vote share rose by 32 lakh votes, which showed rising support. Tejashwi added that even some winning MLAs from BJP and JDU were shocked by the results.

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The party will also review the recent election results. Leaders such as regional in-charges, district presidents, general secretaries, and assembly coordinators will attend. Dr. Jaiswal said the meetings will happen at the regional level.

On December 8, the Mithila and Tirhut regions will meet at the Muzaffarpur West district office. On the same day, the Champaran and Saran regions will meet at the Motihari district office.

On December 9, meetings for the Magadh, Shahabad, Patna, Munger, Begusarai, and Nalanda regions will take place at the state office.

On December 10, the Bhagalpur, Kosi, and Seemanchal regions will gather at the Purnia district office.

The NDA won 202 seats in the Bihar Assembly elections. The BJP secured 89 seats, becoming the largest party. JDU won 85 seats, LJP-R won 19, HAM won 5, and RLSP won 4 seats.

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