Mahagathbandhan
Nitish Kumar's Political Journey: From JP Movement Activist to Bihar's Nine-Time Chief Minister
Nov 13, 2025 07:55 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis explores Nitish Kumar's remarkable political career spanning over four decades, from his beginnings as a JP Movement activist to becoming Bihar's nine-time Chief Minister. The article examines his shifting political alliances, administrative achievements, and exceptional survival instincts that have earned him both criticism and recognition as one of India's most adaptable political leaders.
Bihar Assembly Election Results 2025: Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav Face Off as Vote Counting Begins
Nov 13, 2025 07:47 pm CST
Bihar prepares for the counting of votes in its 2025 assembly elections, with JD(U)'s Nitish Kumar seeking a historic fifth term against RJD's Tejashwi Yadav. Following a record 67.13% voter turnout across two phases, the Electoral Commission has established 46 counting centers with tight security measures. While exit polls predict an NDA victory, the opposition INDIA bloc remains confident of forming the government.
Bihar Exit Polls 2023: Axis My India Predicts Close Contest While 11 Others Show NDA Victory
Nov 12, 2025 10:15 pm CST
In a surprising development, Axis My India's exit poll suggests a tight race in Bihar, predicting NDA might fall short of the majority mark with 121-140 seats against Mahagathbandhan's 98-118. This contrasts sharply with 11 other exit polls giving NDA a clear majority. NDTV's Poll of Exit Polls indicates NDA winning 146 seats and Mahagathbandhan securing 92, with final results expected Friday. Despite the projected loss, RJD may emerge as the single-largest party, potentially complicating the political landscape in Bihar.
Analyzing Bihar's Record Voter Turnout: What the 12% Surge Really Means for Election Results
Nov 12, 2025 09:29 pm CST
Bihar's 2025 elections witnessed an unprecedented 69.1% voter turnout, jumping 12 percentage points from 2020 levels, with women's participation reaching 71.6%. This article examines the factors behind this remarkable surge, including the impact of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, electoral roll revisions, targeted appeals to women voters, and traditional voting patterns in the state. Rather than indicating clear advantages for any political alliance, the increased participation reflects multiple converging factors in this pivotal election that marks the end of an era for Bihar's dominant political figures.
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.
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Record 66.9% Voter Turnout Marks Historic Democratic Milestone
Nov 12, 2025 02:34 am CST
The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections achieved a historic 66.9% voter turnout—the highest since 1951—with over 7.5 crore voters participating in the Special Intensive Revision process. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar praised the transparent elections, highlighting women's unprecedented 71% turnout as exit polls predict an NDA victory.
Tejashwi Yadav Tops Bihar CM Choice Despite NDA's Projected Victory in Exit Polls
Nov 12, 2025 12:49 am CST
A recent Peoples Pulse exit poll reveals that while the NDA is expected to win 133-159 seats in Bihar elections, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav leads as the most popular chief ministerial candidate with 32% support, ahead of incumbent CM Nitish Kumar at 30%. The Mahagathbandhan alliance is projected to secure 75-101 seats, with newcomer Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party showing surprising strength in leadership polls despite limited seat projections.
Bihar Election 2025: Exit Polls Predict Nitish Kumar's Resurgence and NDA Victory
Nov 12, 2025 12:17 am CST
The latest exit polls for Bihar's 2025 election suggest a significant political comeback for Nitish Kumar, with his JDU party potentially outperforming BJP within the National Democratic Alliance. Despite previous setbacks, Nitish appears positioned to strengthen his role as Chief Minister while the NDA is projected to secure a decisive victory over the opposition Mahagathbandhan, demonstrating his remarkable political resilience after multiple alliance shifts.
BJP's Maithili Thakur: "Mentally Ready to Serve Bihar People" as Exit Polls Predict NDA Victory
Nov 11, 2025 11:31 pm CST
Folk singer Maithili Thakur, BJP's 25-year-old candidate from Alinagar constituency, shares her transformative political journey during her first election campaign as exit polls predict a strong NDA victory in Bihar. The state recorded a historic 66.90% voter turnout, with results expected on November 14.
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.