voter turnout
Exit Polls Show Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party May Win Votes But Few Seats in Bihar Elections
Nov 12, 2025 12:04 am CST
Exit polls predict minimal seat gains but significant vote share for Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party in Bihar elections, potentially splitting anti-incumbency votes and benefiting the ruling NDA alliance while hampering opposition Mahagathbandhan's chances of forming government.
111-Year-Old Woman Fulfills Democratic Duty: Centenarian Casts Historic Vote in Bihar Assembly Elections
Nov 11, 2025 11:25 pm CST
In a remarkable display of civic engagement, 111-year-old Nasima Khatun cast her vote during the second phase of Bihar's assembly elections. As the oldest voter in Supaul district, her participation highlights the strong democratic commitment across generations as Bihar records significant voter turnout of 67.14 percent. The elections will determine the fate of 12 ministers from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's cabinet, with vote counting scheduled for November 14.
Bihar Exit Polls Predict Landslide NDA Victory with 152 Seats Amid Record Voter Turnout
Nov 11, 2025 10:31 pm CST
Exit polls from nine different agencies unanimously predict a decisive victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar's state elections, projecting an average of 152 seats following record voter turnout across two voting phases. The BJP-JDU coalition, now contesting an equal 101 seats each, appears poised for a commanding win over the mahagathbandhan opposition alliance, which is expected to secure only 84 seats.
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.
Bihar's Historic Gender Gap in Voter Turnout: How Women Voters Are Reshaping Election Outcomes
Nov 10, 2025 08:30 pm CST
This analysis examines Bihar's record-breaking 65.08% voter turnout in the first phase of assembly elections, highlighting the unprecedented 7.5 percentage point gap between female (69.04%) and male (61.56%) participation. The article explores how women's increasing electoral participation over the past decade has transformed Bihar's political landscape, benefiting the JD(U) and NDA coalition, and examines how women-focused initiatives like Mahila Rozgar Yojana have created a powerful caste-neutral female voting bloc that could determine the 2025 election outcome.
PM Modi Concludes Bihar Election Campaign, Confident of NDA Victory in Final Phase
Nov 09, 2025 02:51 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his campaign for Bihar assembly elections, claiming voters delivered a "65-volt shock" to the opposition INDIA bloc in the first phase. Modi promised to return for the new NDA government's swearing-in ceremony while cabinet colleagues Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh sharply criticized opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. The final phase of voting approaches as political leaders from across India descended on the state for last-minute campaigning.
Amit Shah Vows to Tackle Infiltration in Bihar as NDA Projects 160+ Seats in Elections
Nov 08, 2025 09:50 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses infiltration concerns in Bihar's Seemanchal region, confidently predicting an NDA victory with over 160 seats in the upcoming elections. Shah outlines a five-year plan to remove illegal infiltrators, shut down illegal businesses, and eliminate encroachments, highlighting the unity of the five-party NDA alliance under Modi and Kumar's leadership.
Patna Administration Clarifies Ink Mark Confusion on LJP MP Shambhavi Chaudhary's Fingers During Bihar Elections
Nov 08, 2025 04:13 pm CST
The Patna District Administration has issued a formal clarification regarding viral social media content showing LJP (Ram Vilas) MP Shambhavi Chaudhary with ink marks on both fingers after voting. Officials explained this was due to a polling staff error, where ink was initially applied to her right hand before being correctly applied to her left hand after intervention. This statement comes in response to opposition allegations of potential voter fraud during the first phase of Bihar assembly elections, which saw a 65.08% turnout.
Asaduddin Owaisi Postpones Decision on Bihar Opposition Alliance Until Election Results
Nov 08, 2025 03:40 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has stated he will decide on potentially joining Bihar's Opposition grand alliance only after the November 14 election results, refuting allegations of being BJP's "B-team" while focusing on maximizing his party's electoral performance in the state where voter turnout has reached historic levels in the first phase of polling.
PM Modi Slams RJD's 'Jungle Raj' in Bihar: "They Want Children to Become Extortionists, Not Doctors"
Nov 08, 2025 03:37 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches scathing attack on RJD at Bihar rally, accusing the party of promoting 'jungle raj' and endangering children's future. He contrasts RJD's alleged promotion of violence with NDA's vision of development, citing startups over 'hands up' politics after record Phase 1 voter turnout.