electoral performance
Prashant Kishor Observes Silent Fast as Nitish Kumar Takes Oath for 10th Time as Bihar CM
Nov 20, 2025 03:17 pm CST
Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj, held a day-long silent fast at Bhitiharwa Gandhi Ashram following his party's electoral defeat in Bihar. Meanwhile, Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a historic 10th time at Patna's Gandhi Maidan, with Prime Minister Modi and other NDA leaders in attendance. Despite electoral setbacks, Kishor vowed to continue working toward Bihar's development with renewed determination.
Demographic Shift in Bihar Assembly: Aging Members Increase as 40% Lack College Education
Nov 18, 2025 12:37 am CST
The newly elected Bihar Legislative Assembly shows notable demographic trends with women's representation slightly increasing to 12%, while 40% of members lack college degrees. The assembly is also aging, with 46% of MLAs now over 55 years old, according to a comprehensive analysis by PRS Legislative Research following the NDA's landslide victory of 202 seats in the 243-member house.
Congress's Historic Electoral Collapse in Bihar: Leadership Absence and Organizational Failures Expose Party's Deepening Crisis
Nov 14, 2025 11:15 pm CST
The Congress party suffered its worst-ever electoral defeat in Bihar, winning only 6 of 70 contested seats despite Rahul Gandhi's highly publicized 'Voter Adhikar Yatra.' This crushing loss highlights significant leadership problems, with Gandhi's absence during critical campaign periods leaving party workers demoralized. Meanwhile, the BJP-led NDA maintained strong ground presence through Modi, Shah, and Adityanath's extensive campaigning. Internal criticism from Congress veterans points to deeper organizational failures that continue to plague the party despite occasional state-level victories elsewhere, raising serious questions about its future as India's primary opposition force.
AIMIM's Remarkable Electoral Surge in Bihar's Seemanchal Region: From 5 to 6 Seats Despite Defections
Nov 14, 2025 06:34 pm CST
AIMIM is showing impressive electoral performance in Bihar's 2025 elections, particularly in the Seemanchal region where it's leading in six constituencies despite previous defections. The party has maintained its stronghold in Muslim-majority areas while the NDA dominates overall with 15 leads compared to Mahagathbandhan's single seat, demonstrating a significant political shift in the region.
Bhojpuri Stars at the Ballot Box: Entertainment Icons Face Mixed Fortunes in Bihar Elections
Nov 14, 2025 05:51 pm CST
The Bihar elections witnessed a fascinating intersection of entertainment and politics as several Bhojpuri celebrities contested polls. While spiritual singer Maithili Thakur headed toward victory on a BJP ticket, established stars like Khesari Lal Yadav and Ritesh Pandey struggled against seasoned politicians. This examination of entertainment personalities in Bihar's political landscape reveals how fame translates differently in electoral politics, with some rising stars and others facing setbacks against the backdrop of NDA's landslide victory.
The Audacity Of Tejashwi Yadav's Ambition
Sep 22, 2025 06:40 pm CST
Tejashwi Yadav's decision to embark on a five-day Bihar Adhikar Yatra, immediately following a 16-day Voter Adhikar Rally alongside key ally Rahul Gandhi, raises critical questions