Bihar elections
Nitish Kumar Set for Historic 10th Term as Bihar Chief Minister Following NDA's Landslide Victory
Nov 19, 2025 09:34 pm CST
Nitish Kumar prepares to form a new government in Bihar following his JDU-led alliance's sweeping victory of 202 seats in the state assembly elections. The oath ceremony scheduled for Thursday will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance, as Kumar begins an unprecedented 10th term with a cabinet of 22 ministers representing various coalition partners. This victory firmly re-establishes JDU as the dominant partner in its alliance with BJP.
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 Rs 100 Crore Per Seat Could Ensure Electoral Victory in Bihar
Nov 19, 2025 05:45 pm CST
Former election strategist Prashant Kishor alleges widespread vote buying influenced Bihar's recent assembly elections, claiming he could win future contests if provided Rs 100 crore per constituency. Kishor, whose Jan Suraaj party failed to secure any seats, further accused the Nitish Kumar government of diverting Rs 14,000 crore in World Bank funds to influence voters through welfare schemes before the NDA's landslide victory.
Prashant Kishor Vows to Continue Bihar Reform Mission Despite Electoral Setback
Nov 19, 2025 05:19 pm CST
Jan Suraaj Chief Prashant Kishor remains undeterred after recent electoral defeat in Bihar, pledging to persist with his reform agenda for up to a decade. In an exclusive NDTV interview, he emphasized his commitment to clean politics by fielding respected professionals rather than compromising with mafia elements, showcasing his long-term vision for transforming Bihar's political landscape.
Prashant Kishor Stands Firm on Claims About Nitish Kumar's Fitness to Serve as Bihar Chief Minister
Nov 19, 2025 05:17 pm CST
Election strategist Prashant Kishor reaffirms his controversial assessment of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's mental and physical fitness to govern, despite the JDU leader's upcoming 10th term. Despite his Jan Suraaj Party's electoral failure, Kishor maintains that government resources, not popular support, secured Kumar's victory.
Prashant Kishor Admits Regret Over Not Contesting in Bihar Elections as Jan Suraaj Party Fails to Secure Seats
Nov 19, 2025 05:11 pm CST
Former election strategist Prashant Kishor expresses regret for not personally contesting Bihar's assembly elections where his Jan Suraaj party failed to win any seats despite contesting 238 constituencies. In an NDTV interview, Kishor admitted underestimating electoral challenges while the NDA secured a decisive victory with 202 seats in the state assembly.
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.
Ahmed Patel's Daughter Challenges Congress to Adapt to Modern Indian Political Landscape After Bihar Defeat
Nov 19, 2025 01:40 am CST
Mumtaz Patel, daughter of Congress veteran Ahmed Patel, delivers a candid critique of her party's outdated strategies following poor performance in Bihar elections. She argues that power concentration among disconnected leaders has led to repeated failures, emphasizing that Congress must evolve its approach to remain relevant in today's changed political environment despite maintaining its position as the principal opposition party with nationwide presence.
Rohini Acharya Challenges RJD MP Sanjay Yadav to Donate Kidney Amid Escalating Family Feud
Nov 18, 2025 11:39 pm CST
Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter Rohini Acharya publicly confronts Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Yadav, challenging him to donate his kidney after facing alleged humiliation despite her sacrifice for her father. The dispute reveals deepening tensions within the RJD following electoral defeat in Bihar, with Acharya claiming she was threatened and expelled from the family by Tejashwi Yadav's inner circle.
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.