Bihar caste survey
Bihar Exit Polls: Caste Demographics Favor BJP-Led Alliance According to Recent Data
Nov 11, 2025 10:38 pm CST
Recent exit polls suggest Bihar's OBC and Scheduled Caste communities are backing the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in significant numbers, with 51% of OBC voters and 49% of SC voters supporting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's coalition. The polls predict the NDA will secure 147 of 243 seats, while the opposition Mahagathbandhan is expected to win only 90 seats, reflecting the critical role of caste dynamics in Bihar's political landscape.
Bihar's Electoral Landscape: How Caste-Based Ticket Distribution Reveals NDA and Mahagathbandhan's Political Strategies
Oct 23, 2025 02:11 am CST
An analysis of Bihar's 2025 elections examining how the NDA and Mahagathbandhan coalitions distribute tickets across various caste groups, revealing significant disparities between demographic reality and political representation. The article explores how upper castes receive disproportionate representation in the NDA while the Mahagathbandhan offers more balanced representation to OBCs, EBCs, and minorities, reflecting deeper strategic and ideological differences between the competing political alliances.
Prashant Kishor's Vision for Bihar: Revolutionary Candidate Selection Challenges Political Status Quo
Oct 11, 2025 12:08 am CST
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party has unveiled its first 51 candidates for Bihar's assembly elections, featuring doctors, former police officers, academics, and professionals without criminal records or political dynasties. This strategic selection aligns with PK's two-year journey promising transparent governance, social justice, and youth empowerment, potentially transforming Bihar's political landscape with merit-based leadership rather than traditional caste and dynastic considerations.
Asaduddin Owaisi Claims Bihar's 19% Muslim Population Lacks Political Leadership Ahead of Elections
Oct 06, 2025 05:50 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi highlights the lack of Muslim political leadership in Bihar despite their 17.7% population share. Despite winning five seats in the 2020 elections, four AIMIM MLAs defected to RJD. Owaisi reveals failed alliance attempts with the RJD-led opposition, requesting only six seats and a Seemanchal Development Council with no ministerial positions in return.