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Bihar Cabinet Formation: Nitish Kumar's New Government Takes Shape with BJP Alliance
Nov 18, 2025 11:46 pm CST
The formation of Bihar's new government under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set for November 20, with JDU leaders concluding talks with BJP leadership. The cabinet will balance caste and regional representation across all alliance partners, potentially featuring a woman Deputy Chief Minister. The BJP, as the largest party, will receive more ministerial positions while ensuring representation for Chirag Paswan's and Upendra Kushwaha's parties in the coalition government.
Demographic Shift in Bihar Assembly: Aging Members Increase as 40% Lack College Education
Nov 18, 2025 12:37 am CST
The newly elected Bihar Legislative Assembly shows notable demographic trends with women's representation slightly increasing to 12%, while 40% of members lack college degrees. The assembly is also aging, with 46% of MLAs now over 55 years old, according to a comprehensive analysis by PRS Legislative Research following the NDA's landslide victory of 202 seats in the 243-member house.
Bihar's New Government Formation: NDA Alliance to Take Oath on November 19-20 After Historic Electoral Victory
Nov 16, 2025 02:01 pm CST
Following a record 66% voter turnout in Bihar's recent elections, the NDA alliance secured a decisive victory with 202 seats. Prime Minister Modi will attend the swearing-in ceremony at Patna's Gandhi Maidan as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar prepares to form the new government between November 19-20, showcasing the coalition's strength ahead of upcoming West Bengal polls.
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.
Bihar Election Results 2025: NDA Surges Ahead as RJD and Congress Struggle in Vote Count
Nov 14, 2025 03:48 pm CST
The 2025 Bihar Assembly election vote counting shows a strong NDA lead with BJP and JDU ahead in 90 and 79 seats respectively, while Tejashwi Yadav's RJD lags with just 30 seats and Congress continues its downward trend with only 4 seats. Nitish Kumar's JDU is making significant gains compared to 2020, despite opposition questions about his health and leadership future.
Bihar Election 2025: Exit Polls Predict Comfortable NDA Victory with 147 Seats
Nov 11, 2025 11:29 pm CST
According to multiple exit polls, the BJP-JDU alliance is projected to win 147 of 243 seats in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, while the RJD-led opposition may secure around 90 seats. Poll strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party is expected to perform poorly in its electoral debut. The final election results will be announced on November 14 following record voter turnout exceeding 67% in the second phase.
Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Dates Announced and Controversy Over Aadhaar-Based Voter Registration Explained
Oct 06, 2025 10:02 pm CST
The Election Commission has announced Bihar Assembly election dates for November 2025, while addressing the contentious issue of Aadhaar-based voter registration. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar clarified that while Aadhaar can be used for identity verification, it cannot establish citizenship or domicile. The election will feature a three-way contest between the BJP-JDU alliance, the Congress-RJD Mahagathbandhan, and Prashant Kishor's new Jan Suraaj party.