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Bihar

Nitish Kumar’s Election Surge Shakes Opposition, But Four Key Questions Loom for Next Term
Bihar, Politics, State

Nitish Kumar’s Election Surge Shakes Opposition, But Four Key Questions Loom for Next Term

Patna: The 2025 Bihar Assembly election results not only reinforced NDA’s overwhelming victory but also confirmed that the “Tiger” is very much alive. Nitish Kumar decisively countered doubts about his health and political vigor, turning speculation into a landslide validated by the EVMs. Defying Bad Weather, Nitish Hits the Campaign TrailDuring the peak of election campaigning, a sudden spell of heavy rain on October 31 brought most political campaigns to a halt. Helicopters remained grounded, and many leaders stayed confined to their homes for two days. Yet, Nitish Kumar covered over 500 kilometers during the same period, reaching out to the public in person. Even amidst adverse weather, Nitish engaged with voters, visiting nearly two dozen constituencies and conducting roadshows. ...
Bihar’s Landslide Victory Sends Ripples to Delhi: Strong NDA Mandate to Boost Rajya Sabha Position
Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar’s Landslide Victory Sends Ripples to Delhi: Strong NDA Mandate to Boost Rajya Sabha Position

Patna: The resounding victory of the NDA in Bihar’s 2025 assembly elections is set to have an impact far beyond the state, reaching the corridors of power in Delhi. While the win does not imply any immediate bargaining between Nitish Kumar and the BJP, it strengthens the NDA’s position in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament. Assembly Results Affect Rajya Sabha MathBihar’s assembly election outcomes directly influence the distribution of the state’s Rajya Sabha seats. Bihar has 16 Rajya Sabha seats, of which the NDA currently holds 10, while the opposition controls six—five with the RJD and one with the Congress. Many of these members’ terms are due to end in April and July next year, making the assembly results critical for the upper house. Strengthened NDA Majority in Raj...
Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Complete Winners List – Who Won, Who Lost Across 243 Seats
Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Complete Winners List – Who Won, Who Lost Across 243 Seats

After 15 years, the Bihar Assembly elections of 2025 have witnessed a stunning repeat of the NDA’s dominance. The ruling coalition has decisively uprooted the Mahagathbandhan, with several senior leaders of the opposition struggling to protect their political legacy. Much credit is being attributed to Bihar’s female electorate, whose support proved crucial for Nitish Kumar and his allies, leaving the Mahagathbandhan scrambling to understand the outcome. NDA’s Triumph The early trends from the Election Commission indicate that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is leading on nearly 200 seats, well above the majority mark of 122. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the single largest party, leading in 93 constituencies, marking a historic victory for the party in Bihar ...
Political Significance of Bihar Election 2025: NDA’s Resounding Victory Decoded
Bihar, Politics, State

Political Significance of Bihar Election 2025: NDA’s Resounding Victory Decoded

Patna: Navbharat Times – 15 Nov 2025 The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 results have sent a clear message not only for the state but also at the national level. Despite narratives questioning Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership prior to the elections, the NDA’s landslide victory demonstrates the continued strength of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Under the combined efforts of all five NDA parties in Bihar, the alliance won 202 seats, with BJP emerging as the largest party and JDU securing the second position. Here’s what the results signify: 1. BJP Reclaims Momentum After Weak LS PerformanceThe BJP fought 101 seats and won 89, becoming the largest party in Bihar. The poor performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is now a thing of the past. Bihar, along with Haryana...
Jyoti Singh Makes Waves in Karakat: Independent Candidate Shakes Up JDU–CPI(ML) Contest
Bihar, Politics

Jyoti Singh Makes Waves in Karakat: Independent Candidate Shakes Up JDU–CPI(ML) Contest

Rohtas, Bihar – 14 Nov 2025: The Karakat Assembly constituency in Rohtas district has become one of the most talked-about seats in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, thanks to the entry of Jyoti Singh, wife of Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh, as an independent candidate. Her participation has added an unexpected twist to the intense contest between JDU’s Mahabali Singh and CPI(ML) (Maoist) incumbent Arun Singh. Election Highlights After 21 rounds of counting, Mahabali Singh of JDU leads with 52,970 votes, while Arun Singh of CPI(ML) (Maoist) has 51,737 votes, giving Mahabali a narrow lead of 1,233 votes. Jyoti Singh, contesting independently, has secured 14,944 votes, finishing in third place but significantly influencing the race between the two main candidates. Early coun...
BJP Emerges as the Largest Party in Bihar Assembly Elections 2025
Bihar, Politics, State

BJP Emerges as the Largest Party in Bihar Assembly Elections 2025

Patna, Bihar – 14 Nov 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the largest party in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, contesting 101 seats across the state. As of the latest counting, BJP leads on 78 seats and has already secured victories on 12 seats. The party’s strong performance marks a significant consolidation in Bihar’s political landscape. Key Winning and Leading BJP Candidates ConstituencyBJP CandidateStatusBetiaRenu DeviWonRaxaulPramod Kumar SinhaLeadingPipraShyam Babu Prasad YadavWonMadhubanRana Randhir SinghWonMotihariPramod KumarWonDhakaPawan JaiswalLeadingRigaVaidyanath PrasadLeadingBathnahaAnil Kumar RamLeadingPariharGayatri DeviLeadingSitamarhiSunil Kumar PintuLeadingBenipattiVinod Narayan JhaWonKhajouliArun Shankar PrasadLeadingBisfiHarbhushan Thaku...
Raghopur Election Result 2025: Tejashwi Yadav Triumphs Over BJP’s Satish Kumar by Over 13,000 Votes
Bihar, State

Raghopur Election Result 2025: Tejashwi Yadav Triumphs Over BJP’s Satish Kumar by Over 13,000 Votes

Vaishali, Bihar: In the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, the Raghopur constituency once again captured nationwide attention as the RJD chief and Mahagathbandhan’s Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Prasad Yadav secured a decisive victory over BJP’s Satish Kumar by a margin of more than 13,000 votes. Official confirmation from the Election Commission is awaited. Raghopur: The Political Stronghold Raghopur is considered the ancestral bastion of the Lalu Prasad Yadav family, having been represented by both Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi during their tenures as Chief Ministers. The constituency has traditionally been dominated by Yadav voters (approx. 32%) along with substantial support from Muslim communities, which has historically benefitted the RJD. This election witnessed a...
Bhorey Election 2025: JDU’s Sunil Kumar Wins by 16,163 Votes; Preeti Kinnar Trails
Bihar, State

Bhorey Election 2025: JDU’s Sunil Kumar Wins by 16,163 Votes; Preeti Kinnar Trails

Authored by Sangita Tomar | Reported by Sudhendra Pratap Singh | Navbharat Times Patna: The Bhorey Assembly constituency in Gopalganj, Bihar, witnessed a triangular contest in the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections. The Janata Dal (United) [JDU] candidate Sunil Kumar, who is also the state’s current Education Minister, emerged victorious, defeating Preeti Kinnar of Jan Suraj Party and CPI (ML) (L) candidate Dhananjay. Election Outcome After 26 rounds of counting, Sunil Kumar secured 101,469 votes, leading Preeti Kinnar by 16,163 votes. This victory reflects the continuing dominance of JDU in the region, while marking a historic contest as the Jan Suraj Party fielded a transgender candidate for this SC-reserved seat. A Triangular Battle The contest was intense, with Preeti Kinnar,...
Nemo Wave’ Reshapes Bihar Politics — Women, Youth and Memories of Jungle Raj Rewrite the Mandate
Bihar, Politics, State

Nemo Wave’ Reshapes Bihar Politics — Women, Youth and Memories of Jungle Raj Rewrite the Mandate

‘ Bihar’s politics has witnessed a historic turning point this election. On one side, the “Nemo wave” swept across the state, and on the other, the NDA skillfully leveraged the women’s vote, first-time voters, and the deep public memory of Jungle Raj.The result was unprecedented—Bihar’s opposition was almost wiped out. Even today, the people of Bihar vividly recall a time when stepping out of homes after 4–6 PM was considered unsafe.Looting, murder, kidnapping, and rape had become disturbingly common. And most tragically, many of these crimes enjoyed political protection. Lalu–Rabri Era: Vote Capturing and Jungle Raj — A Bitter Reality As per my study of Bihar’s political landscape, the Lalu–Rabri government had built its electoral strength primarily on caste-based vote capturi...
Bihar Election 2025: Caste and Religion Take a Backseat as Voters Opt for Development
Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Election 2025: Caste and Religion Take a Backseat as Voters Opt for Development

The Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 have delivered a historic verdict, with the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) achieving a landslide victory. For the first time, a significant segment of Muslim women voters prioritized development and peace over traditional caste and religious considerations. A Historic Shift in Voting Patterns The results indicate a major transformation in Bihar’s political landscape. Women voters turned out in large numbers, reshaping the established electoral equations. In Muslim-majority Seemanchal, the NDA is leading in 18 out of 24 seats, signaling a break from past voting patterns where parties like RJD and Congress traditionally relied on fear-based appeals to secure Muslim votes. The elections demonstrated that caste and religion no longer dominate vote...