Shyam Bihari Prasad

Raxaul constituency, known as the 'gateway of Nepal', is witnessing a tight three-cornered contest. Disgruntled former JD(U) leaders now contesting as BJP, Congress, and Jan Suraaj candidates are creating a complex electoral battle, posing a threat of internal sabotage for both the NDA and INDIA bloc.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLC Rajesh Gupta alias Bablu Gupta has lodged a complaint with police alleging that he received an extortion call from an unknown person on Sunday and asked to pay Rs 20 lakh at Dumariaghat by Monday.

Pramod Kumar Sinha of the BJP has triumphed in Raxaul, amassing 106,765 votes and besting INC's shyam bihari prasad in a tightly contested race. Known as a bastion of the BJP, this unreserved seat's outcome showcases the party's continuing influence in the Paschim Champaran Lok Sabha constituency, marking an important chapter in the evolving political narrative of Bihar.

The Raxaul assembly constituency in East Champaran presents a unique electoral battle. Major candidates from BJP, Congress, and Jan Suraj all have prior connections with the JD(U). This has transformed the election into a fascinating contest between former associates. The situation is described as a JD(U) versus JD(U) fight.

An extortionist has demanded Rs 10 lakh from Ram Chandra Sahni, a former minister and BJP MLA from Sugauli in East Champaran district and threatened him of dire consequences if he fails to pay the amount.

BIHARSHARIF: The sub-divisional judicial magistrate, Biharsharif, Kishori Ram, has issued a warrant of arrest against a local physician, Dr shyam bihari prasad, in connection with a case related to the death of a five-year-old girl in the doctor's clinic on August 16, 2000.

Hours after constituting its new national team, JD(U) on Tuesday announced a jumbo-size 251-member state committee for Bihar.

The river Sarisawa divides Raxaul in Bihar and Birganj city of Nepal. Whereas the people of Raxaul assembly constituency in East Champaran district are preoccupied with Bihar assembly polls, the Birganj residents are fighting the violent Madhesh movement for the last three months.

The grand alliance in Bihar on Saturday released its seat-sharing list for all 243 assembly constituencies, with ruling Janata Dal(United) and Rashtriya Janata Dal to contest on 101 seats each, and Congress on 41 seats.

Faced with increasing revolt in the party, state JD (U) president Bashistha Narain Singh on Thursday dissolved the state executive committee.

One passenger was shot dead and two others received gun shot injuries in a dacoity committed in a coach of running Gorakhpur-Muzaffarpur Passenger train 55030 between Semra-Bapudham Motihari stations in the wee hours on Friday.

The RJD-JD(U)-Congress Mahagathbandhan, or grand alliance, on Saturday finalized seat sharing for all 243 seats of the Bihar assembly among themselves.

he ‘Mahagathbandhan’ now remains an alliance of just three parties as the JD(U), RJD and Congress on Saturday distributed all 243 seats of Bihar assembly among themselves. As per seat distribution finalised on this evening, JD(U) and RJD will contest on 101 seat each while Congress on the rest 41 seats. Notwithstanding wide speculations in media, no seats was left for the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM).

East Champaran's 12 constituencies are set for a fierce electoral battle with 95 candidates vying for votes. The NDA and Grand Alliance face challenges from Jan Suraaj and Independents. Key contests include Motihari, Raxaul, and Harsidhi, with several incumbents seeking re-election amidst strong opposition.

Bihar's 2025 mandate saw a mixed outcome for the Mahagathbandhan, with counting commencing under tight security. Despite strategic efforts across various regions, the alliance faced a challenging scoreboard. The provided list details the performance of Mahagathbandhan candidates, indicating a significant number of losses alongside key victories in constituencies like Raghopur and Madhubani.