Bihar political parties
Bihar Election Results 2025: Gen Z Candidates Performance and Maithili Thakur's Historic Lead as Youngest MLA
Nov 14, 2025 07:05 pm CST
The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections feature nearly ten Gen Z candidates, with BJP's Maithili Thakur leading in Alinagar and positioned to become Bihar's youngest ever MLA. This article analyzes the performance of all nine 25-year-old candidates across different constituencies, highlighting the emerging young political landscape in Bihar.
59% of Bihar's Unrecognised Political Parties Failed to Disclose Finances in 2023-24: ADR Report
Nov 07, 2025 07:40 pm CST
According to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), nearly 60% of Bihar's registered unrecognised political parties failed to disclose mandatory financial information for 2023-24. Of 275 parties reviewed, only 24% made complete financial disclosures, collectively declaring Rs 85.56 crore income and Rs 71.73 crore in donations. The report highlights significant transparency issues among political organizations operating in Bihar's electoral landscape.
The Legacy of Political Dynasties: How Family Connections Shape Bihar's 2025 Assembly Elections
Oct 19, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Bihar's upcoming Assembly elections showcase the continuing dominance of political dynasties, with numerous candidates from established political families contesting across party lines. As the state prepares for its two-phase polls on November 6 and 11, heirs of prominent politicians including RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and BJP's Samrat Choudhary are leading the electoral race, raising questions about merit-based politics and democratic principles in a state where educational attainment remains low and dynastic advantages persist across all major parties.
Bihar Election and Chhath Puja: Understanding the Strategic Relationship Between Festivals and Voter Turnout
Oct 14, 2025 09:47 pm CST
The Bihar election schedule strategically accommodates Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals to maximize voter participation, particularly among migrant workers. Historical data shows voter turnout increases when elections follow these cultural celebrations, with percentages rising from 45.85% in 2005 to 57.29% in 2020. The 2025 election uniquely positions voting after Chhath for the first time in recent electoral cycles, while political parties leverage the festival's significance for voter sentiment, as evidenced by Delhi's BJP government emphasizing "grand" Chhath celebrations.
New Mobile Phone Policy at Bihar Polling Stations: Election Commission's Innovative Approach for 2025 Elections
Oct 06, 2025 09:12 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has implemented a new mobile phone policy for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, allowing voters to deposit devices outside polling rooms. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced several innovative measures for the two-phase November elections, including dedicated observers for each constituency and improvements following the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls that registered 7.43 crore voters.