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Bhagalpur, Bihar: The counting of votes for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections in Bhagalpur district is underway. The district has seven assembly constituencies—Bihpur, Gopalpur, Pirpainti, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Sultanganj, and Nathnagar—each witnessing intense contests. The fate of sitting MLAs and aspiring candidates will be decided today, Friday, 14 November. Bhagalpur Assembly: The Key Battleground Bhagalpur constituency is considered the hottest seat in the district. In 2020, Congress MLA Ajit Sharma defeated BJP’s Rohit Pandey. This year, the contest is triangular, with Ajit Sharma (Congress), Rohit Pandey (BJP), and Abhay Kant Jha (Jan Suraj Party) fighting for the seat. Early trends show a close race between Sharma and Pandey, keeping voters and political observers on edge. ...

Patna: As the counting for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections continues, political analysts are keeping a close eye on six particular constituencies that have historically acted as bellwethers for the state government. Since 1977, the party or alliance that wins these seats has often gone on to form the government in Bihar. This year, all eyes are on whether this trend will hold. The six key constituencies are Kewati, Sakra, Saharsa, Munger, Barbigha, and Pipra. Kewati Assembly Constituency Located in Darbhanga district, Kewati has a flawless record of producing MLAs from the party that eventually forms the government. In 2020, BJP’s Murari Mohan Jha won here, contributing to the JD(U)-led Nitish Kumar government. Saharsa Assembly Constituency In the eastern Mithilanchal regi...

The counting of votes for the Bihar Assembly elections 2025 has begun, and soon it will be clear who holds the key to power in the state. The question on everyone’s mind: Will Nitish Kumar return as Chief Minister, or will he lose his grip on power? Experts say there is a silent force at play—one that could ultimately decide the political equation in Bihar. Record Voter Turnout According to BBC reports, since independence, voter turnout in Bihar Assembly elections crossed 60% only four times between 1951–52 and 2020. The Election Commission reports that in 2025, turnout in both phases reached approximately 66.91%, a significant jump from 57.29% in 2020. The driving factor behind this surge? Women voters. Women Lead the Charge Women outnumbered men at the polling booths by at le...

Patna, Bihar: With the Bihar Assembly election results scheduled to be announced tomorrow, excitement is already brewing among Janata Dal (United) workers. Exit polls predicting a win for the NDA and a strong performance for JDU have prompted celebrations across the party offices. Early Festivities at JDU OfficesPatna’s JDU state office is abuzz with enthusiasm. Party workers are celebrating even before the official results, buoyed by exit poll projections favoring NDA’s return to power. Many polls indicate that JDU is set to emerge as a dominant party in the coalition, further energizing party cadres. ‘Tiger Still Alive’ Poster at Party HeadquartersOutside the JDU headquarters in Patna, a large, eye-catching poster declaring “Tiger Still Alive” has been displayed in support of Chief...