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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.
Exit Polls Show Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party May Win Votes But Few Seats in Bihar Elections
Nov 12, 2025 12:04 am CST
Exit polls predict minimal seat gains but significant vote share for Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party in Bihar elections, potentially splitting anti-incumbency votes and benefiting the ruling NDA alliance while hampering opposition Mahagathbandhan's chances of forming government.
Bihar's Historic Gender Gap in Voter Turnout: How Women Voters Are Reshaping Election Outcomes
Nov 10, 2025 08:30 pm CST
This analysis examines Bihar's record-breaking 65.08% voter turnout in the first phase of assembly elections, highlighting the unprecedented 7.5 percentage point gap between female (69.04%) and male (61.56%) participation. The article explores how women's increasing electoral participation over the past decade has transformed Bihar's political landscape, benefiting the JD(U) and NDA coalition, and examines how women-focused initiatives like Mahila Rozgar Yojana have created a powerful caste-neutral female voting bloc that could determine the 2025 election outcome.
Mukesh Sahani Dismisses Reports of Grand Alliance Rift as "Planted News," Reaffirms Commitment to Bihar Opposition Coalition
Nov 10, 2025 02:43 am CST
Vikassheel Insaan Party chief Mukesh Sahani has categorically denied rumors about leaving Bihar's opposition Grand Alliance, calling such reports "planted news." In an exclusive NDTV interview, the Deputy Chief Ministerial candidate blamed the BJP for orchestrating delays in opposition campaign activities while expressing confidence in the Mahagathbandhan's electoral prospects under his and Tejashwi Yadav's leadership.
Amit Shah Vows to Tackle Infiltration in Bihar as NDA Projects 160+ Seats in Elections
Nov 08, 2025 09:50 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses infiltration concerns in Bihar's Seemanchal region, confidently predicting an NDA victory with over 160 seats in the upcoming elections. Shah outlines a five-year plan to remove illegal infiltrators, shut down illegal businesses, and eliminate encroachments, highlighting the unity of the five-party NDA alliance under Modi and Kumar's leadership.
Women-Centric Welfare Schemes: The New Game-Changer in Bihar's Electoral Mathematics
Nov 08, 2025 07:18 pm CST
An analysis of how women-focused welfare programs could potentially shift Bihar's electoral dynamics by delivering a 6-9% vote share boost, counterbalancing Prashant Kishor's influence and determining whether NDA can maintain power against the Mahagathbandhan alliance in upcoming elections.
Migrant Workers and Youth Emerge as Key Voting Bloc in Bihar Elections, Says Prashant Kishor
Nov 08, 2025 06:59 pm CST
Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj Party, identifies migrant workers and youth as decisive factors in Bihar's assembly elections, claiming they are driving change by moving away from traditional voting patterns. Kishor dismisses 'vote theft' allegations while asserting his party offers a viable alternative to both NDA and fears of 'jungle raj' under RJD leadership.
Asaduddin Owaisi Postpones Decision on Bihar Opposition Alliance Until Election Results
Nov 08, 2025 03:40 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has stated he will decide on potentially joining Bihar's Opposition grand alliance only after the November 14 election results, refuting allegations of being BJP's "B-team" while focusing on maximizing his party's electoral performance in the state where voter turnout has reached historic levels in the first phase of polling.
Prashant Kishor Challenges PM Modi's RJD Fear Tactics: Jan Suraaj Offers New Alternative in Bihar Elections
Nov 08, 2025 02:01 pm CST
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor criticizes PM Modi for using fear of Lalu Yadav's "jungle raj" to win votes in Bihar elections. As the state records historic 64.66% turnout in first phase voting, Kishor presents his party as a fresh alternative beyond the traditional NDA and RJD options, with second phase polling scheduled for November 11.
Owaisi Challenges BJP's Infiltrator Allegations in Bihar: Accuses NDA of Muslim Defamation Ahead of 2025 Elections
Nov 08, 2025 02:00 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi refutes BJP's infiltrator allegations in Bihar, accusing the NDA government of defaming Muslims to cover their developmental failures in Seemanchal region. In an exclusive NDTV interview, he questions why infiltration would occur without economic incentives and highlights how the ruling coalition should be accountable for border security if infiltration exists.