electoral politics
Nellie Massacre Resurfaces in Assam Politics: Competing Commission Reports Fuel Debate Ahead of 2026 Elections
Nov 27, 2025 04:32 pm CST
As Assam approaches its 2026 Assembly elections, the 1983 Nellie massacre has returned to political prominence. The BJP government's push to release the Tiwari Commission report on the tragedy that killed over 1,800 people has reignited debates about ethnic violence, illegal migration, and electoral politics, with analysts suggesting the timing aims to polarize voters for political advantage.
Kerala BJP Chief Links Muslim Ministerial Absence to Voting Patterns: "They Don't Vote For Us"
Nov 27, 2025 02:54 am CST
Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar sparked controversy by stating that Muslims lack representation in Parliament and the Union Cabinet because they don't vote for BJP. Speaking at a Kozhikode Press Club event, he challenged the Muslim community's traditional Congress support while highlighting the absence of Muslim ministers in the current government. His comments come ahead of Kerala's local body elections, where BJP aims to increase its vote share from 16% to 25%.
Prashant Kishor: From Successful Poll Strategist to Electoral Defeat in Bihar's Jan Suraaj Experiment
Nov 14, 2025 10:21 pm CST
Political strategist Prashant Kishor, known for orchestrating numerous electoral victories for leaders across India, faced a significant setback as his own Jan Suraaj Party failed to win a single seat in Bihar's elections. Despite an energetic campaign and strong social media presence, Kishor's transition from kingmaker to candidate revealed the substantial gap between political consultancy and electoral success, highlighting the complex realities of Bihar's political landscape.
Shifting Political Allegiance: How Muslim Voters Reshaped Bihar's Electoral Landscape
Nov 14, 2025 09:36 pm CST
An analysis of Bihar's Muslim-majority constituencies reveals a complex electoral shift, with the traditional voting patterns showing signs of change. The four districts comprising the Seemanchal region - Araria, Katihar, Kishanganj, and Purnea - demonstrate varying levels of support between the NDA alliance and Mahagathbandhan coalition, reflecting the evolving political dynamics in areas where Muslims constitute up to 68% of the population. This electoral behavior marks a partial departure from historical voting trends, as Muslim representation in Bihar's assembly continues to fluctuate with changing political alliances.
BJP Celebrates Decisive Bihar Victory as Rahul Gandhi Faces 95th Electoral Defeat
Nov 14, 2025 02:44 pm CST
The BJP has intensified its criticism of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following the NDA's landslide victory in Bihar's assembly election. BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya shared a viral map highlighting Gandhi's "95 electoral defeats" over two decades, while the NDA coalition secured over 190 of 243 seats, far exceeding the majority mark of 122. This comprehensive defeat adds to Congress's string of electoral setbacks under Gandhi's leadership across multiple Indian states since 2004.
Bihar Election Results 2025: NDA Secures Commanding Lead Over Mahagathbandhan Alliance
Nov 14, 2025 12:23 pm CST
The 2025 Bihar assembly election counting reveals a strong performance by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, currently leading in 162 seats against the Mahagathbandhan's 77. Exit polls had predicted this outcome, with interesting developments including potential power shifts between BJP and JDU, and voter demographic patterns showing women favoring NDA while Yadav communities support the opposition alliance.
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 Records Historic 64.66% Voter Turnout in 2025 Assembly Election Phase 1: What It Means
Nov 06, 2025 11:42 pm CST
The first phase of Bihar's 2025 Assembly election has witnessed an unprecedented 64.66% voter turnout, the highest in the state's electoral history. This significant increase comes despite a controversial voter list revision that removed 47 lakh names. Political analysts are debating whether this high participation signals anti-incumbency against the BJP-JDU alliance or reflects other factors, as Tejashwi Yadav and other prominent candidates await results from 121 constituencies that voted in this phase.
Trump vs Mamdani: Political Showdown Erupts as Democrat Makes History as New York's Youngest Mayor
Nov 05, 2025 02:25 pm CST
The historic election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City's youngest and first Muslim mayor has sparked an immediate political confrontation with President Donald Trump. Following Mamdani's direct challenge to Trump in his victory speech, the President responded with "AND SO IT BEGINS!" on Truth Social, while Republican leadership condemned the election as cementing the Democratic Party's shift toward radical socialism. With record voter turnout exceeding 2 million participants, this political faceoff signals a new chapter in American political discourse.
Women's Representation in Bihar Elections Hits 15-Year Low Despite Voter Outreach Efforts
Nov 01, 2025 12:25 am CST
The 2025 Bihar elections feature only 258 women candidates versus 2,357 men, marking the lowest female representation in 15 years. While political parties aggressively court women voters through welfare schemes and promises, they continue citing "winnability" as the reason for limited tickets to female candidates. BJP's women candidates showed the highest success rate (69%) in the previous election, yet overall representation continues to decline despite parties' public commitments to gender equality in politics.