Bihar Assembly elections

  • Bihar Election 2025: Shahabuddin

    Bihar Election 2025: Shahabuddin's Son Osama Leads in Raghunathpur as NDA Dominates Assembly Polls

    Nov 14, 2025 07:51 pm CST

    Osama Shahab, son of late gangster-politician Mohammad Shahabuddin, leads by over 12,000 votes in Bihar's Raghunathpur constituency as the NDA coalition appears poised for victory with leads in 190+ seats. The election will determine whether Nitish Kumar secures a fifth consecutive term as Chief Minister amid controversy over RJD's candidate selection.

  • Bihar Election Results 2025: Tej Pratap Yadav Trails Significantly in Mahua as NDA Dominates Assembly Polls

    Bihar Election Results 2025: Tej Pratap Yadav Trails Significantly in Mahua as NDA Dominates Assembly Polls

    Nov 14, 2025 04:08 pm CST

    The latest Bihar assembly election results show the NDA alliance leading in over 200 seats, while Tej Pratap Yadav, who formed his own party after being expelled from RJD, is trailing by more than 20,000 votes in Mahua constituency, currently positioned fourth behind candidates from LJP(RV), RJD, and AIMIM.

  • Bihar Election Results 2025: NDA Surges Ahead as RJD and Congress Struggle in Vote Count

    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 Assembly Election Results 2023: Congress Performance Drags Down Mahagathbandhan Alliance as NDA Takes Lead

    Bihar Assembly Election Results 2023: Congress Performance Drags Down Mahagathbandhan Alliance as NDA Takes Lead

    Nov 14, 2025 01:20 pm CST

    Early trends in the Bihar Assembly elections show Congress underperforming with only 11 leads out of 61 contested seats, potentially hindering the Mahagathbandhan alliance's chances against the NDA coalition led by Nitish Kumar and BJP. Exit polls predict the ruling NDA will retain power with Congress declining from 19 seats in 2020 to just 14 seats in this election.

  • BJP-Led NDA Crosses Majority Mark in Bihar Elections; Giriraj Singh Sets Sights on West Bengal

    BJP-Led NDA Crosses Majority Mark in Bihar Elections; Giriraj Singh Sets Sights on West Bengal

    Nov 14, 2025 12:50 pm CST

    The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has surpassed the majority threshold in Bihar Assembly elections, leading in 160 out of 243 seats. Union Minister Giriraj Singh declared West Bengal as their next target, citing Bihar's rejection of "anarchy" and preference for development. Meanwhile, Tejashwi Yadav's RJD-led opposition trails with 78 seats, and poll strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj shows surprising strength in two constituencies.

  • Tej Pratap Yadav: From Political Dynasty to Independent Candidate in Bihar Elections

    Tej Pratap Yadav: From Political Dynasty to Independent Candidate in Bihar Elections

    Nov 14, 2025 01:35 am CST

    Explore Tej Pratap Yadav's political journey from being the son of Bihar's former chief ministers to launching his own party Janshakti Janata Dal. Learn about his tumultuous personal life, political career, and his independent stance in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections after being expelled from his father's RJD party.

  • Bihar Assembly Election 2023: EVMs Under Maximum Security As Vote Counting Approaches

    Bihar Assembly Election 2023: EVMs Under Maximum Security As Vote Counting Approaches

    Nov 13, 2025 02:43 am CST

    Electronic voting machines for Bihar's assembly elections are being kept under strict two-tier security with 24/7 CCTV surveillance ahead of Friday's vote counting. The state recorded its highest-ever voter turnout of 66.91% across two polling phases, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressing gratitude for the peaceful electoral process.

  • Analyzing Bihar

    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

    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.

  • Latest Bihar Exit Poll Projects NDA Victory with Slim Majority: Complete Analysis

    Latest Bihar Exit Poll Projects NDA Victory with Slim Majority: Complete Analysis

    Nov 12, 2025 08:06 pm CST

    The tenth exit poll for Bihar's Assembly elections forecasts an NDA majority with 125-145 seats in the 243-member house, continuing a trend seen across other surveys. While Vote Vibe predicts the narrowest margin yet, all polls suggest the opposition Mahagathbandhan will secure fewer than the 122 seats needed for majority, with votes split between them and Prashant Kishor's fledgling Jan Suraaj Party. If accurate, this would mark the fourth consecutive electoral triumph for the BJP-led coalition following successes in Haryana, Delhi, and Maharashtra.