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Prashant Kishor Admits Regret Over Not Contesting in Bihar Elections as Jan Suraaj Party Fails to Secure Seats
Nov 19, 2025 05:11 pm CST
Former election strategist Prashant Kishor expresses regret for not personally contesting Bihar's assembly elections where his Jan Suraaj party failed to win any seats despite contesting 238 constituencies. In an NDTV interview, Kishor admitted underestimating electoral challenges while the NDA secured a decisive victory with 202 seats in the state assembly.
Bihar's New Government: Nitish Kumar's 10th Oath as CM with 22 Ministers in NDA's Caste-Balanced Cabinet
Nov 19, 2025 03:34 pm CST
Nitish Kumar prepares for his historic 10th oath as Bihar Chief Minister with a strategically balanced 22-member cabinet. The new NDA government, following its landslide 202-seat victory, will include ministers from BJP, JDU, and smaller coalition partners, carefully selected to represent diverse castes and communities across Bihar. Prime Minister Modi and BJP state leaders will attend the Gandhi Maidan ceremony, showcasing NDA's strength and unity.
A Touching Moment: Nishant Kumar Embraces Father Nitish Kumar Following Historic NDA Victory in Bihar Elections
Nov 18, 2025 03:44 pm CST
In a rare display of emotion amid political triumph, a heartwarming photograph of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar being embraced by his son Nishant has gone viral following NDA's landslide victory of 202 seats in Bihar's Assembly elections. This touching moment highlights the personal side of political leadership, as JD(U) made an extraordinary comeback from 43 seats in 2020 to 85 seats in the recent elections, showcasing both political resilience and family connection.
Wealth and Crime in Bihar Politics: 90% Crorepati MLAs While Criminal Cases Decline in 18th Assembly
Nov 18, 2025 12:39 am CST
The 18th Bihar Assembly shows contrasting trends with 90% of MLAs being crorepatis while criminal cases have declined to 53% from 68% in 2020. Despite improvements, women still make up only 12% of the house, and the wealth gap between legislators and average citizens has widened dramatically, with MLAs now approximately 1,500 times richer than the average Bihar resident.
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.
Leadership Crisis in INDIA Bloc: Calls for Akhilesh Yadav to Replace Congress After Bihar Election Defeat
Nov 17, 2025 03:30 pm CST
Following Congress's crushing defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, demands are growing within the INDIA opposition alliance for leadership change. Samajwadi Party MLA Ravidas Mehrotra suggests Akhilesh Yadav should lead the bloc, highlighting the party's 37 Lok Sabha seats making it the second-largest opposition force. With Congress repeatedly underperforming in state elections despite extensive campaigning by Rahul Gandhi and top leaders, alternative leadership options including Mamata Banerjee are also being discussed by alliance partners.
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.
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.
BJP to Get Larger Share in Bihar Cabinet as NDA Secures Overwhelming Victory in Assembly Elections
Nov 16, 2025 05:37 pm CST
The BJP is set to gain greater representation in Bihar's new government while Nitish Kumar remains Chief Minister, following NDA's landslide victory securing 202 seats in the assembly elections. Cabinet formation arrangements indicate BJP will likely get 15-16 ministers compared to JD(U)'s 14, reflecting BJP's stronger 89-seat performance against JD(U)'s 85 seats. The oath-taking ceremony is expected around November 19-20.