Prashant Kishor
Murder Accused JDU 'Bahubali' Anant Singh Secures Landslide Victory in Bihar's Mokama Assembly Seat Despite Legal Troubles
Nov 14, 2025 04:30 pm CST
Janata Dal United strongman Anant Singh has won the Mokama seat in Bihar's 2025 assembly elections by nearly 30,000 votes despite being currently imprisoned for murder charges. The five-time MLA defeated RJD's Veena Devi while celebration preparations have already begun among his supporters who anticipate his release from prison. Singh's political journey includes multiple party switches and 28 criminal cases, yet his grip on the Mokama constituency remains unshaken.
Tejashwi Yadav Trails in RJD Stronghold Raghopur as Bihar Election Results Unfold
Nov 14, 2025 04:13 pm CST
As vote counting progresses in Bihar's high-stakes Assembly elections, Tejashwi Yadav, the Opposition's Chief Ministerial candidate, finds himself trailing by over 2,000 votes in Raghopur, a constituency long considered an RJD stronghold. Despite this challenge in his family's traditional seat, the 36-year-old leader remains confident about the Mahagathbandhan's prospects of forming the government.
Jan Suraaj Party Fails Electoral Debut as BJP-JDU Alliance Sweeps Bihar Election 2025
Nov 14, 2025 02:00 pm CST
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party received zero seats in its electoral debut despite contesting 238 constituencies in Bihar's 2025 election. Meanwhile, the BJP-JDU ruling alliance achieved a commanding victory, quickly surpassing the majority threshold and validating exit poll predictions. Despite Kishor's successful track record as a political strategist, his new party performed below expectations, receiving fewer votes than even the NOTA option.
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.
Anant Singh's Electoral Journey: From Prison to Posters in Mokama Ahead of Bihar Election Results
Nov 14, 2025 10:26 am CST
As Bihar awaits assembly election results, posters supporting imprisoned JDU candidate Anant Singh have emerged in Mokama. The five-time MLA, currently jailed for murder charges, has shown remarkable political resilience despite his criminal record. This article explores Singh's shifting political allegiances between JDU and RJD, his current legal troubles, and the electoral landscape in the Mokama constituency where he remains a formidable contender despite his incarceration.
Bihar Exit Polls 2023: Axis My India Predicts Close Contest While 11 Others Show NDA Victory
Nov 12, 2025 10:15 pm CST
In a surprising development, Axis My India's exit poll suggests a tight race in Bihar, predicting NDA might fall short of the majority mark with 121-140 seats against Mahagathbandhan's 98-118. This contrasts sharply with 11 other exit polls giving NDA a clear majority. NDTV's Poll of Exit Polls indicates NDA winning 146 seats and Mahagathbandhan securing 92, with final results expected Friday. Despite the projected loss, RJD may emerge as the single-largest party, potentially complicating the political landscape in Bihar.
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.
Tejashwi Yadav Tops Bihar CM Choice Despite NDA's Projected Victory in Exit Polls
Nov 12, 2025 12:49 am CST
A recent Peoples Pulse exit poll reveals that while the NDA is expected to win 133-159 seats in Bihar elections, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav leads as the most popular chief ministerial candidate with 32% support, ahead of incumbent CM Nitish Kumar at 30%. The Mahagathbandhan alliance is projected to secure 75-101 seats, with newcomer Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party showing surprising strength in leadership polls despite limited seat projections.
Bihar Election 2025: Exit Polls Predict Nitish Kumar's Resurgence and NDA Victory
Nov 12, 2025 12:17 am CST
The latest exit polls for Bihar's 2025 election suggest a significant political comeback for Nitish Kumar, with his JDU party potentially outperforming BJP within the National Democratic Alliance. Despite previous setbacks, Nitish appears positioned to strengthen his role as Chief Minister while the NDA is projected to secure a decisive victory over the opposition Mahagathbandhan, demonstrating his remarkable political resilience after multiple alliance shifts.
Bihar Exit Polls 2025: Jan Suraaj Party Projected to Surpass Congress Vote Share Despite Being Newcomer
Nov 11, 2025 11:31 pm CST
Recent exit polls for Bihar Assembly elections predict NDA's clear victory with 147 seats while highlighting a surprising development: Prashant Kishor's year-old Jan Suraaj Party is projected to secure a 9.7% vote share, exceeding the Congress party's 8.7%. Despite this impressive showing for a political newcomer, the party is expected to win only 1-5 seats in the 243-member assembly.