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Bihar's Record Voter Turnout: Historical Patterns Suggest Potential Political Shift Despite NDA's Projected Victory
Nov 13, 2025 02:13 am CST
Bihar has witnessed an unprecedented 66.91% voter turnout in recent elections, marking a 9.62 percentage point increase from 2020. While exit polls predict an NDA victory, historical data reveals that Bihar has experienced government changes three times when voter turnout increased by more than five percentage points. This pattern, coupled with higher female voter participation at 71.6% compared to men's 62.8%, introduces an intriguing dynamic that could challenge predicted outcomes despite favorable forecasts for the ruling alliance.
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.
Bihar's Forgotten Villages: 77 Years of Waiting for a Bridge Over the "River of Helplessness"
Nov 09, 2025 01:51 pm CST
For 77 years, over 8,000 residents of three Bihar villages have been demanding a bridge over the Mhorhar river. During monsoon season, these communities are completely cut off for four months, preventing access to markets, schools, and hospitals - resulting in preventable deaths and economic hardship. Despite the ongoing Bihar assembly elections, these villagers vow not to vote until this essential infrastructure need is addressed.
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.
Bihar's Economic Transformation: Ruchir Sharma Analyzes Growth Challenges and Investment Potential
Nov 08, 2025 01:03 am CST
Global investor Ruchir Sharma analyzes Bihar's economic trajectory, highlighting impressive growth between 2005-2015 followed by stagnation. He discusses the state's welfare trap dilemma, infrastructure needs, and investment potential while sharing insights on how Bihar can advance beyond poverty to attract global investment and create sustainable economic growth.
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.
Bihar Election 2025: Tejashwi Yadav and Nitish Kumar Compete for Women Voters with Rival Economic Promises
Oct 22, 2025 04:29 pm CST
In Bihar's upcoming election, the RJD and BJP-JDU alliance are battling for women voters through competitive economic incentives. Tejashwi Yadav promises permanent jobs with Rs 30,000 monthly salary for Jeevika didis, while the ruling coalition offers Rs 10,000 payments under Mai Bahin Maan Yojana. With women comprising 3.5 crore voters who significantly influenced the 2020 results, both parties recognize their decisive role in the November elections.
Election Commission Implements 1994 Policy for Dignified Verification of Burqa-Clad Voters in Bihar Elections
Oct 17, 2025 02:18 am CST
The Election Commission defends its directive for verifying burqa-clad voters in Bihar, citing a 1994 policy established during T N Seshan's tenure. Special arrangements with female polling officers will ensure dignified verification while maintaining privacy. Despite opposition from parties like Samajwadi Party, the EC will deploy 90,712 Anganwadi workers to assist with voter identification during the two-phase elections scheduled for November 6 and 11.