High-voltage conversations that will define Bihar’s future
Aaj Tak, the country’s leading Hindi news channel, is bringing ‘Panchayat Aaj Tak – Bihar’ to Patna on Thursday, October 16, 2025. This high-energy, day-long event will unite the most powerful voices across the political spectrum to debate the ideas and issues shaping Bihar’s future. The event is being held in the backdrop of the upcoming Assembly elections in the month of November.
Among the key speakers marking their presence will be Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation; Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education and Bihar State Election-in-Charge, BJP; Ravi Shankar Prasad, Former Union Minister and MP, Lok Sabha, BJP; Jitan Ram Manjhi, Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Chief Patron, Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular); Chirag Paswan, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries and National President, Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas); TejashwiYadav, Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and Senior Leader, RJD; Prashant Kishor, Founder, Jan Suraaj; Mukesh Sahani, Founder, Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP); Upendra Kushwaha, MP, Rajya Sabha & President, Rashtriya Lok Morcha; Pawan Khera, Chairman, Media & Publicity Department, AICC; Rajesh Ranjan ‘Pappu Yadav’, MP, Lok Sabha, Purnia (Independent); and Kanhaiya Kumar, All India Congress Committee In-Charge, NSUI.
For every state that goes to polls, Panchayat Aaj Tak becomes the first stop of political dialogue. The Bihar edition carries forward this tradition – creating a space where leaders, thinkers, and influential voices engage in a candid conversation. The event promises stimulating discussions and spirited debates offering insights into Bihar’s future, its governance priorities, youth aspirations, and emerging socio-political realities along with charting road ahead to tackle today’s challenges and laying tomorrow’s vision in this crucial election year.
