Bihar assembly elections 2025

Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Second Phase Voting Tests Nitish Kumar's Cabinet Strength
Nov 11, 2025 04:04 pm CST
The second phase of Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 is underway across 122 constituencies, featuring nine ministers from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's cabinet. With 47.6% voter turnout by early afternoon, this phase represents a crucial test for minor NDA partners in the Seemanchal region, which has significant Muslim populations. Security has been enhanced with over 400,000 personnel deployed, as the state anticipates results on November 14 following last week's record 65% turnout in phase one.
Delhi Red Fort Explosion: Bihar Heightens Security Ahead of Crucial Assembly Polls
Nov 11, 2025 03:12 am CST
Following a deadly explosion near Delhi's Red Fort that killed nine people, Bihar has been placed on high security alert as the state prepares for its final phase of assembly elections. Security forces have intensified patrols while investigators examine all angles of the blast that occurred in a moving vehicle, prompting nationwide security measures in major cities across India.
Bihar Migration Crisis: Tejashwi Yadav Claims Women Voters Demand Sons' Return and Economic Development
Nov 07, 2025 07:11 pm CST
In a significant interview with NDTV, Tejashwi Yadav, RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial candidate, asserts that Bihar's record 64.66% voter turnout represents women's desire for their migrant sons to return home. He claims voters have rejected 20 years of NDA governance in favor of addressing the state's persistent problems of migration, unemployment, and underdevelopment, with promises to transform Bihar into an IT, textile, and agricultural processing hub that would eliminate the need for out-migration.
The Bhumihar Factor: How a 3% Community Became the Decisive Force in Bihar's 2025 Elections
Nov 04, 2025 02:32 am CST
As Bihar approaches its 2025 assembly elections, the Bhumihar community, despite comprising only 2.9% of the electorate, has emerged as the pivotal force shaping political outcomes. This article examines how this historically influential upper caste navigates contemporary politics through powerful strongmen like Anant Singh and Suraj Bhan Singh, whose decades-old rivalry epitomizes the intersection of crime, violence, and electoral strategy in regions like Mokama. With both NDA and Mahagathbandhan aggressively courting Bhumihar voters through strategic candidate nominations, these elections will test traditional allegiances and potentially redefine Bihar's political landscape beyond numerical representation.
BJP's Alliance Strategy in Bihar: Amit Shah Confirms NDA to Contest Under Nitish Kumar's Leadership
Nov 02, 2025 04:33 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah discusses BJP's coalition approach in Bihar, emphasizing the party's commitment to working with allies despite its growing political strength. Speaking at NDTV's Bihar Powerplay Conclave, Shah confirmed the NDA will contest the upcoming two-phase Bihar assembly elections under Nitish Kumar's leadership, projecting confidence in securing 160 seats while explaining the constitutional process for selecting the chief minister post-election.
Bihar Elections: JDU's Anant Singh Arrested in Murder Case of Jan Suraaj Supporter
Nov 02, 2025 03:49 pm CST
Former Bihar MLA Anant Kumar Singh, the JDU candidate from Mokama, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder of Jan Suraaj supporter Dularchand Yadav during an election campaign clash. Despite his arrest, Singh shared a defiant video message expressing confidence in voters' support ahead of Bihar's upcoming two-phase assembly elections on November 6 and 11.
Bihar's Economic Transformation: Manoj Tiwari Explains NDA's 1 Crore Jobs Promise and Reverse Migration Trend
Nov 01, 2025 02:42 pm CST
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari discusses the NDA's ambitious promise of creating one crore jobs in Bihar, addressing unemployment challenges despite 20 years of governance. He highlights ongoing efforts to fill vacancies, improved state finances under Nitish Kumar and Modi, and a positive trend of reverse migration as Biharis return to work in their home state where per capita income has tripled since 2005.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari Takes Musical Jabs at Tejashwi Yadav and Prashant Kishor Ahead of Bihar Elections 2025
Nov 01, 2025 02:35 pm CST
During NDTV's Bihar Power Play, Bhojpuri star and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari delivered musical criticisms of political opponents ahead of the 2025 Bihar assembly elections. He questioned RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's ability to govern Bihar when he "can't manage his own family" and accused Jan Suraaj's Prashant Kishor of being financially motivated rather than working for Bihar's development. Tiwari endorsed Nitish Kumar as the NDA's chief ministerial candidate.
Women's Representation in Bihar Elections Hits 15-Year Low Despite Voter Outreach Efforts
Nov 01, 2025 12:25 am CST
The 2025 Bihar elections feature only 258 women candidates versus 2,357 men, marking the lowest female representation in 15 years. While political parties aggressively court women voters through welfare schemes and promises, they continue citing "winnability" as the reason for limited tickets to female candidates. BJP's women candidates showed the highest success rate (69%) in the previous election, yet overall representation continues to decline despite parties' public commitments to gender equality in politics.
NDA's Bihar Election 2025 Manifesto: One Crore Jobs, Women Empowerment, and Major Infrastructure Development
Oct 31, 2025 02:56 pm CST
The National Democratic Alliance has unveiled its comprehensive manifesto for Bihar assembly elections 2025, promising one crore government jobs, transforming women into 'lakhpati didis', and major infrastructure development including four international airports and seven expressways, alongside significant commitments for farmers, education, and social justice initiatives.