Politics

Patna: The resounding victory of the NDA in Bihar’s 2025 assembly elections is set to have an impact far beyond the state, reaching the corridors of power in Delhi. While the win does not imply any immediate bargaining between Nitish Kumar and the BJP, it strengthens the NDA’s position in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament. Assembly Results Affect Rajya Sabha MathBihar’s assembly election outcomes directly influence the distribution of the state’s Rajya Sabha seats. Bihar has 16 Rajya Sabha seats, of which the NDA currently holds 10, while the opposition controls six—five with the RJD and one with the Congress. Many of these members’ terms are due to end in April and July next year, making the assembly results critical for the upper house. Strengthened NDA Majority in Raj...

After 15 years, the Bihar Assembly elections of 2025 have witnessed a stunning repeat of the NDA’s dominance. The ruling coalition has decisively uprooted the Mahagathbandhan, with several senior leaders of the opposition struggling to protect their political legacy. Much credit is being attributed to Bihar’s female electorate, whose support proved crucial for Nitish Kumar and his allies, leaving the Mahagathbandhan scrambling to understand the outcome. NDA’s Triumph The early trends from the Election Commission indicate that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is leading on nearly 200 seats, well above the majority mark of 122. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the single largest party, leading in 93 constituencies, marking a historic victory for the party in Bihar ...

Patna: Navbharat Times – 15 Nov 2025 The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 results have sent a clear message not only for the state but also at the national level. Despite narratives questioning Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership prior to the elections, the NDA’s landslide victory demonstrates the continued strength of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Under the combined efforts of all five NDA parties in Bihar, the alliance won 202 seats, with BJP emerging as the largest party and JDU securing the second position. Here’s what the results signify: 1. BJP Reclaims Momentum After Weak LS PerformanceThe BJP fought 101 seats and won 89, becoming the largest party in Bihar. The poor performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is now a thing of the past. Bihar, along with Haryana...

Patna, Bihar – 14 Nov 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the largest party in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, contesting 101 seats across the state. As of the latest counting, BJP leads on 78 seats and has already secured victories on 12 seats. The party’s strong performance marks a significant consolidation in Bihar’s political landscape. Key Winning and Leading BJP Candidates ConstituencyBJP CandidateStatusBetiaRenu DeviWonRaxaulPramod Kumar SinhaLeadingPipraShyam Babu Prasad YadavWonMadhubanRana Randhir SinghWonMotihariPramod KumarWonDhakaPawan JaiswalLeadingRigaVaidyanath PrasadLeadingBathnahaAnil Kumar RamLeadingPariharGayatri DeviLeadingSitamarhiSunil Kumar PintuLeadingBenipattiVinod Narayan JhaWonKhajouliArun Shankar PrasadLeadingBisfiHarbhushan Thaku...

‘ Bihar’s politics has witnessed a historic turning point this election. On one side, the “Nemo wave” swept across the state, and on the other, the NDA skillfully leveraged the women’s vote, first-time voters, and the deep public memory of Jungle Raj.The result was unprecedented—Bihar’s opposition was almost wiped out. Even today, the people of Bihar vividly recall a time when stepping out of homes after 4–6 PM was considered unsafe.Looting, murder, kidnapping, and rape had become disturbingly common. And most tragically, many of these crimes enjoyed political protection. Lalu–Rabri Era: Vote Capturing and Jungle Raj — A Bitter Reality As per my study of Bihar’s political landscape, the Lalu–Rabri government had built its electoral strength primarily on caste-based vote capturi...

The Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 have delivered a historic verdict, with the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) achieving a landslide victory. For the first time, a significant segment of Muslim women voters prioritized development and peace over traditional caste and religious considerations. A Historic Shift in Voting Patterns The results indicate a major transformation in Bihar’s political landscape. Women voters turned out in large numbers, reshaping the established electoral equations. In Muslim-majority Seemanchal, the NDA is leading in 18 out of 24 seats, signaling a break from past voting patterns where parties like RJD and Congress traditionally relied on fear-based appeals to secure Muslim votes. The elections demonstrated that caste and religion no longer dominate vote...