3 Things The Catch Up: Tejashwi Yadav, Mahagathbandhan’s CM face in Bihar (23 Oct)
Oct 23, 2025
Tejashwi Yadav has been announced as the chief ministerial candidate for the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, with a focus on unity and development. An investigation reveals the prevalence of dynastic politics among various parties, highlighting the trend across BJP, Congress, and regional groups. In international news, Modi will skip a visit to Malaysia, opting to attend the ASEAN Summit virtually, while Trump claims India will significantly cut its Russian oil imports amid ongoing sanctions.
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Mahagathbandhan’s CM Candidate Announced
- The Mahagathbandhan announced Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate for Bihar with Mukesh Sahani as deputy CM face.
- Leaders framed the projection as unity and a development-focused alternative to the NDA's alleged corruption and crime.
Dynastic Politics Rising Nationwide
- Indian Express investigation finds dynastic politics rising across parties and states as elections approach.
- BJP has lower dynasty share while Congress and regional parties show higher proportions of political family members.
Modi Skips Malaysia Trip, Opposition Jibes
- Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim said Narendra Modi will skip his trip and attend the ASEAN Summit virtually, sparking political jibes from Congress.
- Opposition mocked the change, alleging Modi avoided meeting Donald Trump amid diplomatic complexities.