Bihar Assembly Election 2024: Nitish Kumar Leads CM Race with 42% Support, Modi Factor Remains Significant

Oct 06, 2025 09:31 pm CST

According to a recent IANS-Matrize News Communications opinion poll, Nitish Kumar dominates the Bihar chief minister race with 42% voter support, while Tejashwi Yadav trails at 15%. The survey reveals strong approval (73%) for Kumar's governance, particularly on law and order, with the 'Modi factor' expected to significantly impact the upcoming two-phase elections scheduled for November 6 and 11, 2024.