RJD Defeat
Tale of Two Sanjays: How Contrasting Strategies Shaped Bihar's 2025 Election Outcome
Nov 16, 2025 07:30 pm CST
The 2025 Bihar elections resulted in a historic NDA victory and Mahagathbandhan defeat, largely influenced by two political strategists with contrasting styles. Sanjay Jha of JDU, a soft-spoken yet effective strategist, orchestrated a successful coalition campaign, while RJD's Sanjay Yadav's aggressive approach led to internal rifts and electoral failure. This political Mahabharata showcases how leadership style and strategic acumen determined Bihar's political future.
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 2025: NDA's Sweeping Victory Reshapes State's Political Landscape
Nov 15, 2025 12:18 am CST
The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections resulted in a decisive victory for the NDA, securing over 200 seats in the 243-member house. While Nitish Kumar's JD(U) and Chirag Paswan's LJP(RV) emerged as major winners, Tejashwi Yadav's RJD and the Congress party faced significant setbacks. This comprehensive analysis examines the key political figures and parties that gained ground or lost influence in this landmark election that exceeded the alliance's 2010 performance.
PM Modi Redefines 'M-Y' Formula as NDA Secures Historic Victory in Bihar Elections
Nov 14, 2025 10:43 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates the NDA's landslide victory in Bihar, cleverly redefining the traditional 'M-Y' (Muslim-Yadav) vote bank as 'Mahila and Youth'. The BJP-JDU alliance is set to win over 200 of Bihar's 243 seats, powered by unexpected support from traditional RJD voters, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape.
Bihar Election Results 2025: NDA's Landslide Victory and the Rise of Women Voters
Nov 14, 2025 09:41 pm CST
The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections resulted in a decisive victory for the NDA coalition, securing over 200 seats in the 243-member assembly. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) overcame anti-incumbency to lead in more than 80 seats, while Chirag Paswan made a remarkable comeback with his LJP(RV) winning 22 of 29 contested seats. Women voters played a pivotal role with their turnout exceeding men's by nearly nine percentage points, while the opposition INDIA bloc suffered significant setbacks with RJD and Congress underperforming. The results solidify NDA's position in Bihar politics for a fifth consecutive term under Nitish Kumar's leadership.
Bihar Political Veterans Secure Ninth Consecutive Assembly Wins Since 1990 as NDA Dominates Elections
Nov 14, 2025 08:28 pm CST
Two Bihar ministers, BJP's Prem Kumar and JDU's Bijendra Prasad Yadav, have achieved the remarkable feat of winning nine consecutive elections since 1990. Their continued success mirrors the broader NDA triumph in Bihar's recent assembly elections, where the alliance crossed 200 seats while the opposition Mahagathbandhan faced significant losses, with RJD dropping from 75 seats in 2020 to just 25 seats currently.