Bihar elections
India's Longest-Serving Chief Ministers: From Chamling to Nitish Kumar's Tenth Term
Nov 15, 2025 09:44 pm CST
As Nitish Kumar prepares for his tenth term as Bihar's Chief Minister following NDA's victory, we examine India's political landscape by ranking the ten longest-serving chief ministers in Indian history. From Pawan Kumar Chamling's record 24-year tenure in Sikkim to Parkash Singh Badal's multiple terms in Punjab, this comprehensive overview highlights the remarkable political longevity of regional leaders who have shaped India's state governance for decades.
Prashant Kishor's Failed Bihar Prediction: Will the Political Strategist Keep His Promise to Quit?
Nov 15, 2025 08:26 pm CST
Renowned election strategist Prashant Kishor faces a critical moment after his prediction that JDU would win fewer than 25 seats in Bihar proved dramatically wrong, with Nitish Kumar's party securing 85 seats instead. Having previously vowed to quit politics if his forecast failed, Kishor now confronts a situation reminiscent of his 2021 Bengal prediction, when he correctly anticipated BJP's performance. As his own party performs poorly in its electoral debut, political observers await his next move following his conspicuous silence since the results were announced.
NDA's Historic Victory in Bihar: JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha Pledges Youth Development After Meeting Nitish Kumar
Nov 15, 2025 05:42 pm CST
Following the National Democratic Alliance's landslide victory in Bihar's 2025 elections, JD(U) Working President Sanjay Jha met with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and affirmed their commitment to youth development, promising one crore jobs while accepting the mandate with humility. The NDA secured an unprecedented 202 of 243 assembly seats with record voter participation, especially among women.
BJP Suspends Former Union Minister RK Singh and Two Others for Anti-Party Activities in Bihar
Nov 15, 2025 05:30 pm CST
Following its victory in the Bihar state elections, the BJP has suspended three prominent leaders including former Union Minister RK Singh for anti-party activities. The disciplinary action comes after Singh publicly criticized party leadership and questioned the credibility of allied candidates. All three suspended members have been given one week to explain why they should not be permanently expelled from the party.
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.
Bihar Election Results 2025: 24 Out of 25 Ministers Retain Assembly Seats as NDA Secures Landslide Victory
Nov 15, 2025 03:04 pm CST
In Bihar's recent assembly elections, 24 out of 25 ministers successfully defended their seats as the NDA coalition secured a decisive three-fourths majority. BJP and JD(U) demonstrated exceptional electoral performance with an 85% success rate, while Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha won in Tarapur and Lakhisarai respectively, reaffirming Prime Minister Modi's popularity and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's political influence in the state.
Trinamool MP Condemns Modi's Bengal Remarks: "BJP Insults Our Cultural Icons and Identity"
Nov 15, 2025 02:18 pm CST
Following Prime Minister Modi's comments suggesting Bihar's election victory paves the way for BJP's success in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose delivered a fierce rebuttal accusing the BJP of treating Bengal as a conquest and disrespecting Bengali culture, language and icons. Ghose defended Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's leadership while criticizing the central government's approach to federalism and treatment of Bengali-speaking citizens.
How Madhya Pradesh BJP Leaders Achieved Record Success Rates in Bihar Elections
Nov 15, 2025 02:04 pm CST
In Bihar's recent assembly elections, Madhya Pradesh BJP leaders implemented a cricket-inspired campaign strategy that delivered extraordinary results. By dividing Bihar into five strategic zones and deploying over 75 leaders who achieved success rates between 84-100%, the BJP-led NDA secured a massive victory. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and other key figures applied targeted approaches across constituencies, while Congress efforts fell flat in comparison.
12 BJP Candidates Face Defeat Despite NDA Wave in Bihar Assembly Elections: Congress Secures 6 Seats
Nov 15, 2025 10:41 am CST
In the recent Bihar assembly elections, while the BJP achieved impressive results with most of its 101 candidates winning by substantial margins, 12 nominees failed to secure victories - some by incredibly narrow margins of just 30 to 178 votes. Meanwhile, only six Congress candidates out of 61 managed to withstand the dominant NDA wave, highlighting the contrasting fortunes of both parties in this significant state election.
Mukesh Sahani's Electoral Defeat Despite Viral Campaign: How NDA Secured Bihar Victory Through Women-Focused Welfare Schemes
Nov 15, 2025 02:20 am CST
Mukesh Sahani's Vikassheel Insaan Party faced defeat in Bihar elections despite viral campaign moments with Rahul Gandhi. The NDA secured 202 seats, with Sahani attributing the loss to strategic welfare programs targeting women voters, particularly the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana that promised financial assistance to women entrepreneurs.
