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Bihar NDA Government Formation: Nitish Kumar to Continue as Chief Minister with New Cabinet Formula
Nov 16, 2025 05:05 pm CST
The formation of Bihar's new government is expected within three days as Nitish Kumar will retain his position as Chief Minister. The NDA's substantial election victory sees BJP securing 89 seats and JDU 85 seats, with cabinet positions allocated following a formula finalized with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The swearing-in ceremony is planned for mid-week, pending Prime Minister Modi's schedule confirmation.
Farooq Abdullah's Controversial Remarks on White Collar Terror and Nowgam Blast Spark Debate
Nov 16, 2025 01:42 am CST
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah sparked controversy with two contentious statements regarding the white collar terror module in Haryana and the Nowgam blast incident. While he called for investigation into why doctors turned to terrorism, BJP leaders accused him of sympathizing with terrorists. This follows a deadly blast at a Srinagar police station and connections to a recent terrorist attack in Delhi's Chandni Chowk that killed 13 people.
How Smaller Parties Shaped Bihar's Electoral Outcome: The Impact of Jan Suraaj, BSP, and AIMIM
Nov 15, 2025 08:30 pm CST
The recent Bihar Assembly elections resulted in a sweeping NDA victory with 202 seats while the Mahagathbandhan secured only 35. This analysis explores how smaller parties like Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, Mayawati's BSP, and Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM influenced the outcome by collectively impacting results in 63 constituencies where their vote share exceeded victory margins, ultimately fragmenting opposition votes and benefiting the NDA alliance.
Prashant Kishor's Failed Bihar Prediction: Will the Political Strategist Keep His Promise to Quit?
Nov 15, 2025 08:26 pm CST
Renowned election strategist Prashant Kishor faces a critical moment after his prediction that JDU would win fewer than 25 seats in Bihar proved dramatically wrong, with Nitish Kumar's party securing 85 seats instead. Having previously vowed to quit politics if his forecast failed, Kishor now confronts a situation reminiscent of his 2021 Bengal prediction, when he correctly anticipated BJP's performance. As his own party performs poorly in its electoral debut, political observers await his next move following his conspicuous silence since the results were announced.
Sharad Pawar Claims Cash Transfers Influenced Bihar Election Results While BJP Defends Welfare Initiatives
Nov 15, 2025 07:22 pm CST
Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar alleges that BJP-led NDA's Bihar election victory was influenced by pre-election Rs 10,000 cash transfers to women voters, raising concerns about electoral integrity. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis dismisses these claims, defending government welfare schemes as legitimate policy initiatives appreciated by voters.
NDA's Historic Victory in Bihar: JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha Pledges Youth Development After Meeting Nitish Kumar
Nov 15, 2025 05:42 pm CST
Following the National Democratic Alliance's landslide victory in Bihar's 2025 elections, JD(U) Working President Sanjay Jha met with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and affirmed their commitment to youth development, promising one crore jobs while accepting the mandate with humility. The NDA secured an unprecedented 202 of 243 assembly seats with record voter participation, especially among women.
BJP Suspends Former Union Minister RK Singh and Two Others for Anti-Party Activities in Bihar
Nov 15, 2025 05:30 pm CST
Following its victory in the Bihar state elections, the BJP has suspended three prominent leaders including former Union Minister RK Singh for anti-party activities. The disciplinary action comes after Singh publicly criticized party leadership and questioned the credibility of allied candidates. All three suspended members have been given one week to explain why they should not be permanently expelled from the party.
RJD Faces Major Setback in Bihar Elections Despite Highest Vote Share: "No Sorrow in Defeat"
Nov 15, 2025 05:25 pm CST
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) demonstrated resilience after suffering a major electoral defeat in Bihar's assembly elections, winning only 25 seats despite securing the highest vote share at 23%. The ruling NDA coalition claimed 202 seats in the 243-member assembly, with BJP and JDU leading the alliance. Bihar recorded its highest voter turnout since 1951 at over 66%, with female participation significantly exceeding male turnout.
Bihar Election Results 2025: 24 Out of 25 Ministers Retain Assembly Seats as NDA Secures Landslide Victory
Nov 15, 2025 03:04 pm CST
In Bihar's recent assembly elections, 24 out of 25 ministers successfully defended their seats as the NDA coalition secured a decisive three-fourths majority. BJP and JD(U) demonstrated exceptional electoral performance with an 85% success rate, while Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha won in Tarapur and Lakhisarai respectively, reaffirming Prime Minister Modi's popularity and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's political influence in the state.
Trinamool MP Condemns Modi's Bengal Remarks: "BJP Insults Our Cultural Icons and Identity"
Nov 15, 2025 02:18 pm CST
Following Prime Minister Modi's comments suggesting Bihar's election victory paves the way for BJP's success in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose delivered a fierce rebuttal accusing the BJP of treating Bengal as a conquest and disrespecting Bengali culture, language and icons. Ghose defended Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's leadership while criticizing the central government's approach to federalism and treatment of Bengali-speaking citizens.