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Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party Fails to Secure Any Seats in Bihar Election as BJP-Led Alliance Triumphs
Nov 17, 2025 03:02 pm CST
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor's political venture Jan Suraaj Party faced a crushing defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, failing to win a single seat despite contesting 238 constituencies. The BJP-led NDA secured a landslide victory with 202 seats, while Kishor's party lost security deposits in 99% of contested seats and received fewer votes than NOTA in 61 constituencies. This electoral debut highlights the challenges new political entrants face in established political landscapes.
National Conference Suffers Historic Defeat in Budgam: Omar Abdullah's Party Loses Stronghold After 67 Years
Nov 14, 2025 08:00 pm CST
In a historic political upset, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's National Conference party has lost the Budgam assembly seat in a recent bypoll, a constituency it had held continuously since 1957. The PDP candidate defeated the NC by 4,478 votes, marking the first time in 67 years that this stronghold has slipped from NC's grasp. This defeat, coupled with another loss in Nagrota, raises questions about Abdullah's political standing amid internal party conflicts and opposition criticism.