vote share

  • Prashant Kishor Vows to Fight On After Jan Suraaj

    Prashant Kishor Vows to Fight On After Jan Suraaj's Electoral Defeat in Bihar: "No Stepping Back"

    Nov 19, 2025 06:21 pm CST

    Despite Jan Suraaj Party's disappointing performance in the Bihar election, Prashant Kishor remains determined to continue his political journey. Drawing parallels with Imran Khan's initial failures and citing examples of political resilience, Kishor emphasizes the need for patience and perseverance in building electoral support, while acknowledging the unexpected 3.5% vote share his party received.

  • Prashant Kishor Claims Jan Suraaj Successfully Shifted Bihar

    Prashant Kishor Claims Jan Suraaj Successfully Shifted Bihar's Political Focus From Caste to Employment

    Nov 19, 2025 04:11 pm CST

    In his first interview since the Bihar election defeat, Prashant Kishor acknowledges Jan Suraaj Party's electoral disappointment but highlights their success in transforming Bihar's political discourse from caste-based to employment-centered. Despite winning no seats, the party secured 3.4% of votes, affecting outcomes in 33 constituencies where their vote share exceeded victory margins.

  • Understanding Bihar Elections: How Electoral Mathematics Explains RJD

    Understanding Bihar Elections: How Electoral Mathematics Explains RJD's Defeat Despite Higher Vote Share

    Nov 18, 2025 08:53 pm CST

    This analysis explains the apparent paradox in Bihar's recent elections where RJD received more total votes than BJP and JD(U) but won significantly fewer seats. The article demonstrates how the first-past-the-post electoral system, contested seat numbers, and vote concentration—not electoral manipulation—determined the outcome, providing a mathematical explanation for NDA's landslide victory despite RJD's higher absolute vote count.

  • Prashant Kishor

    Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj: Analysis of Electoral Failure in Bihar and Future Political Prospects

    Nov 17, 2025 10:10 pm CST

    This in-depth analysis examines why political strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party failed in its electoral debut in Bihar despite significant social media presence. The article explores organizational weaknesses, timing issues, and strategic missteps while considering whether this new political movement can overcome its initial setbacks to become a viable third alternative in Bihar's political landscape.

  • Prashant Kishor

    Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party Fails to Secure Any Seats in Bihar Election as BJP-Led Alliance Triumphs

    Nov 17, 2025 03:02 pm CST

    Poll strategist Prashant Kishor's political venture Jan Suraaj Party faced a crushing defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, failing to win a single seat despite contesting 238 constituencies. The BJP-led NDA secured a landslide victory with 202 seats, while Kishor's party lost security deposits in 99% of contested seats and received fewer votes than NOTA in 61 constituencies. This electoral debut highlights the challenges new political entrants face in established political landscapes.

  • RJD Faces Major Setback in Bihar Elections Despite Highest Vote Share: "No Sorrow in Defeat"

    RJD Faces Major Setback in Bihar Elections Despite Highest Vote Share: "No Sorrow in Defeat"

    Nov 15, 2025 05:25 pm CST

    The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) demonstrated resilience after suffering a major electoral defeat in Bihar's assembly elections, winning only 25 seats despite securing the highest vote share at 23%. The ruling NDA coalition claimed 202 seats in the 243-member assembly, with BJP and JDU leading the alliance. Bihar recorded its highest voter turnout since 1951 at over 66%, with female participation significantly exceeding male turnout.

  • Women-Centric Welfare Schemes: The New Game-Changer in Bihar

    Women-Centric Welfare Schemes: The New Game-Changer in Bihar's Electoral Mathematics

    Nov 08, 2025 07:18 pm CST

    An analysis of how women-focused welfare programs could potentially shift Bihar's electoral dynamics by delivering a 6-9% vote share boost, counterbalancing Prashant Kishor's influence and determining whether NDA can maintain power against the Mahagathbandhan alliance in upcoming elections.

  • "Like Salt On Vegetables

    "Like Salt On Vegetables': Chirag Paswan's 25,000 Votes Bihar Poll Warning For BJP

    Sep 16, 2025 06:29 pm CST

    Chirag Paswan has fired yet another warning shot across the bows of Bihar's ruling BJP-JDU alliance ahead of the Assembly election later this year.