Bihar Assembly

  • 2025 Assembly Bypolls Results: BJP and Congress Win 2 Seats Each Across Seven States

    2025 Assembly Bypolls Results: BJP and Congress Win 2 Seats Each Across Seven States

    Nov 14, 2025 09:54 pm CST

    The 2025 Assembly by-elections resulted in an even split between BJP and Congress with two seats each, while regional parties secured victories in the remaining constituencies across seven states and Jammu and Kashmir. The bypolls, held alongside Bihar's second phase elections, showcased diverse political dynamics with significant margins of victory for candidates from various parties including BJP, Congress, PDP, JMM, AAP, and MNF.

  • Bihar Election Results 2025: NDA Secures Commanding Lead Over Mahagathbandhan Alliance

    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.

  • Bihar Election 2025: Exit Polls Predict NDA Victory as Vote Counting Begins

    Bihar Election 2025: Exit Polls Predict NDA Victory as Vote Counting Begins

    Nov 14, 2025 10:06 am CST

    The Bihar Assembly election results 2025 will determine if Nitish Kumar secures a record fifth term as Chief Minister. Exit polls predict NDA victory with BJP emerging as the single-largest party, while RJD's Tejashwi Yadav dismisses these forecasts. The state witnessed a historic 67.13% voter turnout in the two-phase elections to the 243-member assembly.

  • Exit Polls Predict Chirag Paswan

    Exit Polls Predict Chirag Paswan's LJP(RV) Emerging as Key Player in Bihar Assembly Elections

    Nov 12, 2025 12:05 am CST

    Exit polls suggest Chirag Paswan's LJP(RV) could win 11 of 29 contested seats in Bihar, potentially becoming a significant ally in the NDA coalition. Despite previous setbacks, Paswan's political influence is growing as he positions himself as a future leader in Bihar's political landscape while maintaining strong allegiance to Prime Minister Modi and the NDA alliance.

  • Bihar Exit Polls 2025: Jan Suraaj Party Projected to Surpass Congress Vote Share Despite Being Newcomer

    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.

  • Prashant Kishor Applies for Removal from Bengal Voter List Following Election Commission Notice

    Prashant Kishor Applies for Removal from Bengal Voter List Following Election Commission Notice

    Nov 01, 2025 10:12 pm CST

    Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj party, has applied to have his name removed from West Bengal's voter list amid controversy over dual registration. The Election Commission sent him a notice after discovering his name in both Bengal and Bihar electoral rolls, which violates the Representation of the People Act. Kishor questions why the duplication wasn't addressed during Bihar's revision process and remains committed to offering a third political alternative in Bihar's upcoming elections.

  • Congress Announces Six Additional Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections Amid Alliance Challenges

    Congress Announces Six Additional Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections Amid Alliance Challenges

    Oct 20, 2025 02:45 pm CST

    The Congress party has expanded its candidate list for the Bihar Assembly elections to 60, announcing six new nominees amid ongoing seat-sharing difficulties with alliance partner RJD. The latest announcements come as the Mahagathbandhan alliance faces internal tensions, with Monday marking the final nomination day for the second phase of elections.

  • Bihar Grand Alliance Finalizes Seat-Sharing: RJD to Contest 135 Seats, Congress 61 in Upcoming Assembly Elections

    Bihar Grand Alliance Finalizes Seat-Sharing: RJD to Contest 135 Seats, Congress 61 in Upcoming Assembly Elections

    Oct 14, 2025 02:41 am CST

    Bihar's opposition Grand Alliance has concluded its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming assembly elections, with Lalu Yadav's RJD settling for 135 seats and Congress accepting 61 seats. The breakthrough came after Congress agreed to project Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Ministerial candidate. The remaining seats will be distributed among Left Front parties and other regional allies, creating a united front against the ruling coalition.

  • Two RJD MLAs Resign Before Bihar Elections: Potential Move to Nitish Kumar

    Two RJD MLAs Resign Before Bihar Elections: Potential Move to Nitish Kumar's JD(U)

    Oct 13, 2025 03:03 am CST

    Vibha Devi and Prakash Veer, two RJD legislators, have resigned from the Bihar assembly amid strong indications they may join Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) ahead of upcoming elections. Their resignation follows their appearance at PM Modi's rally, signaling possible alignment with the NDA coalition as political realignments continue in Bihar.

  • Tejashwi Yadav Promises Government Jobs for Every Bihar Household Ahead of State Elections

    Tejashwi Yadav Promises Government Jobs for Every Bihar Household Ahead of State Elections

    Oct 09, 2025 04:22 pm CST

    RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has made a groundbreaking campaign promise to provide a government job to one member of every family in Bihar if the Opposition alliance wins the upcoming state elections. The proposed legislation would be introduced within 20 days of government formation, with implementation promised within 20 months, directly addressing unemployment as Bihar's most pressing issue.