Bihar election results
RJD Maintains Strong Muslim-Yadav Support Despite Bihar Electoral Setback: Analysis Reveals Voting Patterns
Nov 22, 2025 07:44 pm CST
A detailed electoral analysis by Ascendia Strategies shows that despite suffering a major defeat in Bihar elections with the NDA winning 202 out of 243 seats, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has maintained its core Muslim-Yadav support base. While these communities contributed 23% to the Mahagathbandhan's 38% vote share, the NDA's victory was driven primarily by upper castes, non-Yadav OBCs, and strong EBC-SC-ST support, highlighting Bihar's complex caste-based voting patterns.
PM Modi Highlights Development-First Approach as Key to BJP's Electoral Success in Bihar
Nov 18, 2025 01:05 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attributes BJP's electoral success to its development-focused governance, citing Bihar election results as evidence that Indian voters trust parties with genuine intentions for progress. Speaking at the Ramnath Goenka Lecture, he encouraged state governments to foster investment-friendly environments while highlighting India's 7% GDP growth despite global challenges, positioning the country as an emerging model for development.
Congress Calls Review Meeting Following Bihar Election Defeat Amid Vote Theft Allegations
Nov 17, 2025 12:14 am CST
Congress has scheduled a crucial review meeting on November 18 involving leaders from 12 states and UTs undergoing electoral roll revision, following its devastating defeat in Bihar elections. The party has raised serious concerns about electoral integrity, with Rahul Gandhi and senior leadership questioning the Election Commission's role while alleging "vote chori" (vote theft) orchestrated at the highest levels of government.
Controversial "Cauliflower Post" by Assam Minister Invokes 1989 Bhagalpur Massacre Amid Bihar Election Results
Nov 16, 2025 09:36 pm CST
Assam Minister Ashok Singhal sparked nationwide outrage with a social media post referencing "Gobi farming" following NDA's Bihar election win, evoking the horrific 1989 Bhagalpur massacre where Muslims were killed and buried under cauliflower fields. The post has drawn condemnation from opposition leaders and legal experts for glorifying communal violence, while the minister has neither deleted nor apologized for the controversial reference.
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's Bihar Victory Signals BJP's Strategic Push into West Bengal: "Ganga Flows from Bihar to Bengal"
Nov 15, 2025 01:38 am CST
Following the NDA's decisive victory in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has signaled BJP's strategic focus on neighboring West Bengal, comparing their political momentum to the flow of the Ganga River. With BJP emerging as the single-largest party in Bihar's 243-seat assembly, Modi's rhetoric challenges Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress government ahead of West Bengal's 2026 elections, intensifying the political rivalry between the national and regional powers.
NDA Secures Sweeping Victory in Bihar as PM Modi Predicts Possible Congress Split
Nov 15, 2025 01:08 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses BJP supporters following NDA's comprehensive victory in Bihar elections, predicting a potential split within Congress while highlighting its declining performance. The BJP emerges as the single-largest party with JDU following closely, demonstrating PM Modi's continued popularity despite challenges faced by Nitish Kumar's government.
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.
Key Political Figures Who Emerged Victorious in Bihar's 2025 Assembly Elections
Nov 14, 2025 10:42 pm CST
The 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections resulted in a landslide victory for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, securing over 200 seats in the 243-member assembly. Key winners include RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, BJP's youngest MLA Maithili Thakur, and several NDA heavyweights, while notable figures like Prashant Kishor faced defeat in their electoral bids.
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.
