voter demographics
Prashant Kishor's Candid Reflection: Jan Suraaj's Electoral Setback and Renewed Commitment to Bihar Politics
Nov 19, 2025 05:32 pm CST
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishor addresses his party's unexpected defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections. Despite securing only 3.5% vote share instead of his projected 12-15%, Kishor remains committed to his 10-year vision for Bihar, highlighting how his party shifted political discourse away from caste and religion toward employment and migration issues. He also analyzes the factors behind JDU's surprising electoral success, attributing it partially to pre-election financial assistance distributed to voters.
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.
Muslim Representation in Bihar Politics: Owaisi Questions Mahagathbandhan's Deputy CM Choice
Oct 25, 2025 09:17 pm CST
Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM challenges the Mahagathbandhan coalition for overlooking Muslim representation in Bihar's leadership, despite Muslims comprising 18% of the electorate. While contesting 32 seats primarily in Seemanchal and Mithilanchal regions, AIMIM questions why Mukesh Sahani from the smaller Nishad-Mallah-Sahani community was selected as deputy CM candidate. Tejashwi Yadav remains unfazed by this challenge, supported by historical voting patterns and AIMIM's limited influence outside Muslim-majority constituencies. The political dynamics highlight complex questions about representation, polarization, and strategic electoral calculations ahead of Bihar's 2025 elections.
Nitish Kumar: Bihar's Enduring X-Factor in the 2024 Elections
Oct 09, 2025 04:44 pm CST
This analysis examines Nitish Kumar's continued significance in Bihar's political landscape despite his declining approval ratings. As elections approach, Kumar's unique coalition of EBCs, Kurmi-Koeris, and women voters remains crucial for the NDA alliance. While facing challenges from younger leaders and voter fatigue after nearly two decades in power, his welfare programs and political maneuvering still make him an indispensable factor that could determine Bihar's electoral outcome.
7 Critical Factors Shaping Bihar Assembly Election 2025: From Unemployment Crisis to Voter Demographics
Oct 07, 2025 02:29 am CST
Bihar's 2025 assembly election represents a crucial democratic test influenced by seven key factors. With voting scheduled for November 6 and 11, the electoral battle centers on widespread unemployment, substantial out-migration, corruption allegations, controversial electoral roll revisions, women's voting power, declining education quality, and immigration concerns in the Seemanchal region. As Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's two-decade leadership faces unprecedented anti-incumbency, the outcome on November 14 will shape not only Bihar's future but reflect broader patterns in Indian democracy.
Complete Guide to Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Dates, Constituencies, and Voter Information
Oct 06, 2025 08:08 pm CST
The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with vote counting on November 14. This comprehensive guide provides essential information about Bihar's 243 constituencies, 90,712 polling stations, and details about the 7.43 crore registered voters. Learn about special voting arrangements, reserved constituencies, and the electoral infrastructure as the BJP-JD(U) alliance faces off against the RJD-Congress opposition in this critical state election.
Bihar Elections 2025: Complete Guide to Polling Dates, Constituencies, and Electoral Statistics
Oct 06, 2025 07:29 pm CST
The Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results announced on November 14. This comprehensive electoral process will cover 243 constituencies and engage over 7.43 crore voters including 14 lakh first-time voters. The main contest will be between the Nitish Kumar-BJP alliance and the Congress-RJD led INDI Alliance, with new entrants like Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj and Arvind Kejriwal's AAP making their debut in state politics.
Gender Disparity in Bihar's Electoral Roll: Women Voters Face 6.1% Decline Ahead of Elections
Oct 03, 2025 07:43 pm CST
The Election Commission of India's final electoral roll for Bihar reveals a significant gender disparity in voter deletions, with women voters experiencing a 6.1% decline (22.7 lakh) compared to men's 3.8% (15.5 lakh). This reduction, concentrated in border districts like Gopalganj and Madhubani, could significantly impact upcoming elections given the previous contest's narrow margin of just 11,150 votes between major alliances.