assembly elections

  • Nitish Kumar to Take Oath as Bihar Chief Minister for Record 10th Time After NDA

    Nitish Kumar to Take Oath as Bihar Chief Minister for Record 10th Time After NDA's Landslide Victory

    Nov 20, 2025 02:01 pm CST

    Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for an unprecedented 10th time following NDA's decisive electoral victory. The ceremony at Patna's Gandhi Maidan will be attended by Prime Minister Modi and other senior leaders. The new cabinet will feature representation from BJP, JD(U), and smaller coalition partners, reflecting the alliance's commanding 202-seat majority in the 243-member assembly.

  • The Silent Power of NOTA: How Voter Rejection Influenced Bihar

    The Silent Power of NOTA: How Voter Rejection Influenced Bihar's 2025 Electoral Outcomes

    Nov 20, 2025 12:12 am CST

    In Bihar's 2025 assembly elections, NOTA votes surpassed victory margins in 27 constituencies, reflecting significant voter discontent despite record turnout. With 1.81% of total votes (9.1 lakh), NOTA matched established parties like AIMIM and outperformed newcomer Jan Suraaj Party in over a quarter of contested seats, demonstrating its growing influence in India's electoral landscape beyond symbolic protest.

  • Assam Launches Special Electoral Revision: Existing Voters Protected While Ensuring Inclusive Registration

    Assam Launches Special Electoral Revision: Existing Voters Protected While Ensuring Inclusive Registration

    Nov 18, 2025 07:17 pm CST

    Assam has begun a unique Special Revision of electoral rolls ahead of 2025 assembly elections, with Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel confirming existing voters face no documentation requirements while new residents can register with minimal proof. The process includes home verification visits and accommodates displaced citizens, with the final voter list publication scheduled for February 10.

  • Bihar Election Results 2025: 24 Out of 25 Ministers Retain Assembly Seats as NDA Secures Landslide Victory

    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.

  • MK Stalin Questions Election Commission

    MK Stalin Questions Election Commission's Integrity Following Bihar Election Results

    Nov 15, 2025 12:36 pm CST

    Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin congratulated Nitish Kumar on NDA's Bihar victory while criticizing the Election Commission of India for alleged misconduct. As Tamil Nadu approaches its own assembly elections, Stalin's comments highlight growing tensions over electoral integrity, particularly regarding the Special Intensive Revision process being contested by his DMK party in the Supreme Court. The political divide deepens as opposition leaders debate electoral fairness and voter list authenticity.

  • PM Modi Celebrates NDA

    PM Modi Celebrates NDA's Historic Bihar Victory: Promises Development and Criticizes Congress as "Muslim League Maoist Congress"

    Nov 14, 2025 10:55 pm CST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the National Democratic Alliance's landslide victory in Bihar's Assembly elections, securing over 200 seats in the 243-member Assembly. Modi praised voters, criticized opposition parties, and promised economic development while labeling Congress as "MMC - Muslim League Maoist Congress." He highlighted the peaceful democratic process, contrasting it with past "jungle raj" era violence, and committed to bringing new industries, jobs, and tourism development to Bihar over the next five years.

  • Murder Accused JDU

    Murder Accused JDU 'Bahubali' Anant Singh Secures Landslide Victory in Bihar's Mokama Assembly Seat Despite Legal Troubles

    Nov 14, 2025 04:30 pm CST

    Janata Dal United strongman Anant Singh has won the Mokama seat in Bihar's 2025 assembly elections by nearly 30,000 votes despite being currently imprisoned for murder charges. The five-time MLA defeated RJD's Veena Devi while celebration preparations have already begun among his supporters who anticipate his release from prison. Singh's political journey includes multiple party switches and 28 criminal cases, yet his grip on the Mokama constituency remains unshaken.

  • Pushpam Priya

    Pushpam Priya's Electoral Struggle: Bihar Trends Show Mask Removal Pledge May Remain Unfulfilled

    Nov 14, 2025 03:14 pm CST

    Plurals Party chief Pushpam Priya Choudhary, who vowed to wear a mask until electoral victory, trails significantly in Bihar's Darbhanga constituency. Despite her impressive educational background and political lineage, current vote counts show her behind BJP's Sanjay Saraogi by over 58,000 votes, challenging her party's mission to transform Bihar's political landscape beyond traditional religious and caste divisions.

  • BJP Celebrates Decisive Bihar Victory as Rahul Gandhi Faces 95th Electoral Defeat

    BJP Celebrates Decisive Bihar Victory as Rahul Gandhi Faces 95th Electoral Defeat

    Nov 14, 2025 02:44 pm CST

    The BJP has intensified its criticism of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following the NDA's landslide victory in Bihar's assembly election. BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya shared a viral map highlighting Gandhi's "95 electoral defeats" over two decades, while the NDA coalition secured over 190 of 243 seats, far exceeding the majority mark of 122. This comprehensive defeat adds to Congress's string of electoral setbacks under Gandhi's leadership across multiple Indian states since 2004.

  • Bihar Election Results 2025: How NDA

    Bihar Election Results 2025: How NDA's Hope-Driven Campaign Secured Historic Victory

    Nov 14, 2025 02:25 pm CST

    The 2025 Bihar assembly elections have resulted in a decisive victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), securing 190 out of 243 seats. This comprehensive analysis explores how the Modi-Nitish partnership, women voter mobilization, and messaging focused on hope rather than despair contributed to this historic win, reshaping Bihar's political landscape and reflecting evolving voter aspirations across rural and urban constituencies.