Bihar election
Tejashwi Yadav Confident of Victory as Bihar Election Counting Begins Despite Exit Poll Predictions
Nov 14, 2025 10:57 am CST
As Bihar election vote counting commences, opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav expresses strong confidence in victory despite exit polls predicting a comfortable win for the BJP-JDU alliance. The RJD leader, contesting from Raghopur, has raised concerns about potential counting manipulation in constituencies with narrow margins while exit polls suggest the NDA will retain power with 147 seats in the 243-seat assembly.
Bihar Assembly Election Results 2025: Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav Face Off as Vote Counting Begins
Nov 13, 2025 07:47 pm CST
Bihar prepares for the counting of votes in its 2025 assembly elections, with JD(U)'s Nitish Kumar seeking a historic fifth term against RJD's Tejashwi Yadav. Following a record 67.13% voter turnout across two phases, the Electoral Commission has established 46 counting centers with tight security measures. While exit polls predict an NDA victory, the opposition INDIA bloc remains confident of forming the government.
Analyzing Bihar's Record Voter Turnout: What the 12% Surge Really Means for Election Results
Nov 12, 2025 09:29 pm CST
Bihar's 2025 elections witnessed an unprecedented 69.1% voter turnout, jumping 12 percentage points from 2020 levels, with women's participation reaching 71.6%. This article examines the factors behind this remarkable surge, including the impact of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, electoral roll revisions, targeted appeals to women voters, and traditional voting patterns in the state. Rather than indicating clear advantages for any political alliance, the increased participation reflects multiple converging factors in this pivotal election that marks the end of an era for Bihar's dominant political figures.
Bihar Exit Polls: Caste Demographics Favor BJP-Led Alliance According to Recent Data
Nov 11, 2025 10:38 pm CST
Recent exit polls suggest Bihar's OBC and Scheduled Caste communities are backing the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in significant numbers, with 51% of OBC voters and 49% of SC voters supporting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's coalition. The polls predict the NDA will secure 147 of 243 seats, while the opposition Mahagathbandhan is expected to win only 90 seats, reflecting the critical role of caste dynamics in Bihar's political landscape.
Analyzing Bihar's Pivotal Election: Key Factors That Could Determine the Outcome
Nov 10, 2025 09:56 pm CST
Examining crucial elements influencing Bihar's watershed assembly election, including voter turnout increase, welfare schemes, demographic shifts, and the role of migrant voters, as the state prepares for its second phase of voting on Tuesday.
From Terror to Ballot: How Chormara Village in Bihar Celebrates Its First Peaceful Election After 25 Years of Maoist Control
Nov 10, 2025 08:27 pm CST
After more than 25 years under Maoist control, the small village of Chormara in Bihar's Jamui district is preparing for its first peaceful election. Once terrorized by violence and isolation, residents will now vote in the very school that insurgents had bombed. This democratic transformation represents hope and renewal for a community long denied basic freedoms, with security forces ensuring the safety of this historic electoral process.
The Cultural Renaissance of Bihar: How Chhath, Cuisine, and Community are Reshaping the Bihari Identity
Nov 10, 2025 07:28 pm CST
This article examines the evolving perception of Bihari identity in contemporary India, highlighting how cultural celebrations like Chhath Puja, regional cuisine, and professional achievements are transforming stereotypes. As Bihar's migrants establish their presence across India and globally, their cultural expressions are gaining recognition beyond political boundaries, representing a significant shift in how Bihar and its people are perceived nationwide.
Mukesh Sahani Dismisses Reports of Grand Alliance Rift as "Planted News," Reaffirms Commitment to Bihar Opposition Coalition
Nov 10, 2025 02:43 am CST
Vikassheel Insaan Party chief Mukesh Sahani has categorically denied rumors about leaving Bihar's opposition Grand Alliance, calling such reports "planted news." In an exclusive NDTV interview, the Deputy Chief Ministerial candidate blamed the BJP for orchestrating delays in opposition campaign activities while expressing confidence in the Mahagathbandhan's electoral prospects under his and Tejashwi Yadav's leadership.
Tejashwi Yadav Celebrates 36th Birthday While Campaigning for Bihar Assembly Elections 2025
Nov 09, 2025 04:46 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav celebrated his 36th birthday during a campaign rally in Bihar's Karakat, where he promoted the Mahagathbandhan alliance and promised transformative policies including the Mai Behan Maan Yojana scheme, government jobs, and economic reforms ahead of the second phase of voting on November 11.
Record Voter Turnout in Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav Claims People Voting for Development and Change
Nov 07, 2025 06:52 pm CST
In an exclusive NDTV interview, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav discusses Bihar's unprecedented 65% voter turnout, attributing it to citizens' desire for economic development and political change. Yadav highlighted his past achievements and vision for transforming Bihar into an industrial and technological hub, while criticizing current leadership for failing to attract investment and address corruption.