Bihar

Patna: Political strategist-turned-full-time politician Prashant Kishor (PK), who launched his Jan Suraj Party and contested the Bihar Assembly elections, is facing a challenging outcome as results are set to be announced this Friday. Kishor had previously stated that the party would consider anything below 150 seats as a defeat. Early exit polls suggest that the party is unlikely to cross even a fraction of this target, with some surveys projecting just 1–5 seats. Political analysts suggest that PK must now prepare for a potential setback. PK’s Earlier Political JourneySix years ago, Prashant Kishor had faced a similar disappointment during the Jharkhand Assembly elections, despite being a top strategist and holding a leadership position in JD(U). At that time, PK was the second most i...

P B Patna: In Bihar, the balance of power often revolves around smaller political parties, whose limited seats are offset by strong local influence and social base. Following the 2025 Assembly elections, these parties are expected to play a key role in government formation once again. Smaller Parties Holding the Key Even with fewer seats in the Assembly, smaller parties wield considerable influence due to their solid grassroots support. Alongside the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan, several minor parties have emerged as active players on the ground, confident that the key to forming the next government could rest in their hands. Vote Share Underscores Influence In the 2020 elections, the NDA won 125 seats while the Mahagathbandhan secured 110, highlighting the decisive role o...

Patna: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha expressed his gratitude to the people of the state following the 2025 Assembly elections, asserting that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to form the government with a decisive majority. He emphasized that the electorate has once again placed its trust in Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, valuing his experience, dedication to development, and commitment to a corruption-free administration. Strong Message to Opposition Deputy CM Sinha launched a sharp attack on the RJD-Congress alliance, criticizing their “grand promises” and what he called “empty rhetoric.” He claimed that the youth leaders of both parties, Tejashwi Yadav and Rahul Gandhi, were taught a lesson by Bihar’s voters. He added that the opposition, frustrated b...