Muslim-Yadav vote bank
Prashant Kishor Explains Why RJD Cannot Return to Power as Long as 'Jungle Raj' Fear Persists in Bihar
Nov 19, 2025 07:53 pm CST
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor discusses the recent Bihar election results, explains why RJD is limited to 25-35 seats due to their Muslim-Yadav vote bank, and commits to focusing exclusively on Bihar politics while abandoning his consultancy work. Kishor emphasizes that RJD cannot make a comeback while the fear of "jungle raj" remains associated with their governance.
PM Modi Redefines 'M-Y' Formula as NDA Secures Historic Victory in Bihar Elections
Nov 14, 2025 10:43 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates the NDA's landslide victory in Bihar, cleverly redefining the traditional 'M-Y' (Muslim-Yadav) vote bank as 'Mahila and Youth'. The BJP-JDU alliance is set to win over 200 of Bihar's 243 seats, powered by unexpected support from traditional RJD voters, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape.
Bihar Exit Poll Analysis: Women Support NDA While Youth Back Mahagathbandhan
Nov 12, 2025 09:28 pm CST
Axis My India's exit poll for Bihar elections reveals fascinating demographic patterns, with the NDA securing a projected majority of 121-140 seats against Mahagathbandhan's 98-118. Analysis shows women and older voters favoring the NDA coalition, while youth and first-time voters predominantly support the Mahagathbandhan alliance. Caste demographics confirm the Mahagathbandhan's strong hold on Muslim-Yadav voters, while the NDA performs better among other caste groups.
INDIA Bloc's Bihar Strategy: Can the 'Vote Chori' Campaign Translate to Assembly Election Success?
Oct 07, 2025 02:40 am CST
The RJD-Congress led INDIA bloc is preparing for a direct electoral battle against the NDA in Bihar's upcoming two-phase Assembly elections. Following their 'vote chori' campaign during the Lok Sabha polls, the opposition alliance leverages Tejashwi Yadav's youth appeal and their strong Muslim-Yadav vote base, while managing family dynamics and legal challenges. With elections scheduled for November 6 and 11, this SWOT analysis examines their electoral prospects as they seek to capitalize on caste politics and employment concerns.