Is BJP eyeing an OBC face for Bihar's CM post; likely candidate involve a Baniya Face ?

Amid talks of BJP asserting full control in Bihar after Nitish Kumar’s shift to the Rajya Sabha, the party is under pressure to signal both empowerment of backward classes and reassurance to its traditional Savarna base. One powerful route under discussion in Patna’s political circles is a Baniya-origin OBC face, which lets BJP tap into non-Yadav OBC consolidation while still projecting an aspirational, trading-class leadership acceptable to upper castes. The 2023 caste survey pegs Banias at roughly 2.3 percent but nested within a broader 63 percent OBC–EBC bloc, making them symbolically useful beyond pure arithmetic. Such a choice would mirror the national template of pitching “non-dominant” OBCs against entrenched Mandal-era blocs and could be sold as both social mobility and economic modernity in a post-Nitish Bihar.

Is Priyanka Gandhi Unhappy with Congress Poll Prep in Assam?

Priyanka Gandhi is said to be unhappy with the Congress’s Assam poll preparation, especially amid organisational friction, exits of key leaders, and concerns over the party’s campaign readiness. Reports suggest she wants tighter coordination and a more disciplined candidate strategy as the Assam contest nears.

The pressure is also coming from the broader stakes in the state, where Congress is trying to project unity through alliances and a centralised screening process led by Priyanka herself. Her comments in recent meetings indicate the party is treating Assam as a high-risk, high-importance battle.

Amit Shah Plans 15-Day Bengal Stay Ahead of Crucial Polls

An intense political campaign is set to unfold in West Bengal as Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a 15-day stay in the state ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Shah’s extended visit signals the BJP’s renewed push to regain momentum against the ruling Trinamool Congress, which continues to dominate the political landscape. During his stay, Shah is expected to hold a series of rallies, strategy meetings, and outreach programmes across multiple districts, focusing on grassroots mobilization and booth-level coordination. Senior BJP leaders said his schedule will include interactions with party workers, local leaders, and key social groups to strengthen organizational presence. With the TMC consolidating its base and the Left-Congress alliance seeking a revival, Shah’s extended campaign is seen as a decisive move to re-energize BJP cadres and set the tone for a high-stakes electoral battle in West Bengal.