Mukesh Sahani
Mukesh Sahani is the president of the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) and a notable figure in Bihar politics. He is known for his previous association with the BJP and his background as a former Bollywood set designer. In recent news, he participated in strategic discussions regarding seat-sharing within the INDIA bloc, indicating his significant role in the coalition's electoral strategies.
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Mukesh Sahani emerged as a significant gainer in this Bihar election even before the results were announced.
Bihar Election Results 2025: Top 10 winners and losers | India News
India· 2025-11-14
VIP chief Mukesh Sahani toured Bhagalpur and Katihar.
Helicopter armada touches down after 450-sortie blitz | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-10
Mukesh Sahani leads the VIP and is expected to swing the Nishad votes in the Bihar elections.
Smaller parties have flexed muscle, but will they be able to deliver on Tuesday? | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-10
Mahagathbandhan's deputy chief minister, Mukesh Sahani, pointed out SIR as one of the reasons behind the increased vote count.
Bihar elections: 65.08% voter turnout in first phase; EC says 'highest in state's history' | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-08
Rahul Gandhi was accompanied by Vikassheel Insaan Party chief Mukesh Sahani during his fishing attempt.
'Doobne ki practice’: PM Modi's veiled dig at Rahul's fishing bid; takes 'katta' jibe at oppn again | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-08
Mukesh Sahani was present during Rahul Gandhi's fishing event in Begusarai.
Catch of the day! Rahul Gandhi goes fishing in Begusarai pond - watch | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-02
Mukesh Sahani was declared as Tejashwi Yadav's deputy during a joint press conference.
Tejashwi hints at Muslim deputy CM post amid growing criticism | Patna NewsIndia· 2025-10-26
Mukesh Sahani is named as the deputy chief ministerial candidate for Bihar.
INDIA bloc names Tejashwi as CM face for Bihar, Mukesh his deputy ahead of polls | Patna NewsIndia· 2025-10-23
Mukesh Sahani was declared the alliance’s deputy chief ministerial candidate for the Mahagathbandhan ahead of the Bihar assembly elections.
Bihar polls: Mukesh Sahani emerges as Mahagathbandhan's wildcard; is Congress the weakest link? | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-23
Mukesh Sahani is the deputy CM face for the Mahagathbandhan alliance in Bihar.
'Son of Mallah': Who is Mukesh Sahani, Mahagathbandhan's deputy CM face; worked with Shahrukh Khan in 'Devdas' | Patna NewsIndia· 2025-10-23
Mukesh Sahani is the leader of the VIP party and has announced a list of candidates for the Bihar Assembly polls.
Bihar Assembly polls: Opposition allies climb down, yet face friendly fights in state | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-20
Mukesh Sahani, the VIP founder, chose to stay out of the elections to ensure the victory of the INDIA bloc.
Shah says CM to be decided by elected MLAs; Nitish will return, retorts JDU | Patna NewsIndia· 2025-10-18Mukesh Sahani, the chief of VIP, confirmed his party expects a good number of seats in the elections.
Bihar assembly elections: NDA, INDIA bloc race to complete poll pacts | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-08
Mukesh Sahani is the chief of Vikassheel Insan Party and attended the march.
'Has a habit of chori': Mallikarjun Kharge targets PM Modi; questions Nitish’s socialism | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-01
Mukesh Sahani spoke vociferously against SIR and its impact on marginalised voters.
Oppn show of strength in Bihar as allies join Rahul yatra | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-18
Mukesh Sahani attended the dinner to reinforce the unity of the opposition.
Show of opposition unity at Rahul Gandhi's dinner | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-07
Sahani later confirmed the discussions about seat-sharing and mentioned plans regarding the coordination committee.
Bihar elections: INDIA bloc kicks off strategy meet at Tejashwi's house; focus on seat allocation | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-12