Politics

Patna:In a historic electoral performance, the Bharatiya Janata Party has emerged as the single largest party in the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections, crossing the unprecedented mark of 90 seats. With this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has successfully conquered the political fort of Bihar in his third attempt, turning a long-standing political aspiration into reality. The results make it clear that Modi has now become one of the central faces of Bihar’s electoral landscape, placing the BJP just 30–32 seats short of an absolute majority on its own. BJP Crosses the 90-Seat Threshold for the First Time Alone The Bihar mandate marks a major shift in state politics.Even in 2010, when the BJP had won 91 seats, it had finished second.This time, however, the party is on track to cross 9...

Muzaffarpur (Bihar): A devastating fire caused by an alleged short circuit has shaken Muzaffarpur’s Motipur area. The late-night blaze engulfed a three-storey house in Ward No. 13, killing five members of the same family, including a mother and her two daughters. Seven others sustained severe burn injuries in the incident. Five Die On the Spot Amid Chaos and Screams The horrific incident occurred at the residence of Lalan Sah, son of Gena Sah. The entire family was asleep when the fire broke out. Within moments, the flames spread rapidly through the house, leaving the residents with no time to escape. Amid loud cries for help, five members were trapped and burnt alive before neighbours could intervene. Fire Tenders Arrived, But Damage Was Already Done DSP (West) Such...

Patna: Soon after its sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken swift disciplinary action against three leaders, including former Union Minister RK Singh. The party has suspended him for six years over alleged anti-party activities. Along with him, Katihar Mayor Usha Agarwal and MLC Ashok Agarwal have also been shown the door. Three Leaders Removed for “Anti-Party Activities” In its official order, the BJP stated,“Your activities are against the party and fall under serious indiscipline. This has caused harm to the organisation. Therefore, you are being suspended and issued a show-cause notice asking why you should not be permanently expelled. You must respond within one week of receiving this letter.” The action marks the fir...

Pana: In the 2025 BiharAssembly Elections, the NDA not only secured a historic majority but also erased the most painful blot left by the 2020 elections — its complete wipeout in eight districts. In 2020, the NDA had failed to win even a single seat in Kaimur, Buxar, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Arwal, Jehanabad, Sheohar, and Kishanganj.But in 2025, an unprecedented “wave of votes” turned the situation around, allowing the BJP-led alliance to reclaim lost ground and re-establish its dominance. Below is a district-by-district report of how the NDA transformed its defeats into emphatic victories: Kaimur: From Zero in 2020 to a Triumphant Comeback in 2025 In 2020, Kaimur had completely rejected the NDA. This time, the voters reversed their decision.Out of four seats, NDA secured three, wi...

New Delhi: The landslide victory of the NDA in the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections and the crushing defeat of the Mahagathbandhan have triggered intense political discussions. The key question is—where did Tejashwi Yadav and Rahul Gandhi go wrong? And equally important—why did the people of Bihar once again repose faith in the Modi–Nitish partnership? Here are the 11 major reasons that explain the NDA’s unprecedented triumph: 1. The “Ni-Mo Effect” The combined appeal of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s local credibility and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national charisma worked wonders. Nitish’s record in improving roads, electricity supply, and law-and-order paired well with Modi’s decisive leadership and organisational strength. Together, they projected stability and development...

Following the sweeping victory of the NDA in the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at the CM residence, 1 Aney Marg, on Saturday. After the meeting, Paswan issued a significant statement highlighting the unity within the NDA. Chirag Paswan Meets Nitish Kumar Chirag Paswan, along with a delegation of LJP (Ram Vilas), visited the Chief Minister to personally congratulate him on the NDA’s massive mandate. The leaders exchanged greetings and extended best wishes for the new political term. Following the interaction, Paswan shared a post on social media platform ‘X’, writing:“After the declaration of the Bihar Assembly election results, I met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today and extended...

The Left alliance, comprising three major parties, faced a significant electoral setback in the Bihar Assembly Election 2025. Contesting 33 seats, the bloc managed to secure victory in just three—two by CPI(ML) and one by CPI(M). The CPI failed to open its account. Left Bloc’s Vote Share Collapses In contrast to the 2020 elections—when the Left won a combined 16 seats under the Mahagathbandhan umbrella—the 2025 performance marks a steep decline. CPI(ML) had then won 12 seats, while CPI and CPI(M) had bagged two each.This year, only CPI(ML)’s Sandeep Saurav (Paliganj) and Arun Singh (Karakat), along with CPI(M)’s Ajay Kumar (Vibhutipur), managed to retain their seats. The results take the Left back to its 2015-level performance, when it contested separately. Coordination Failure Wi...

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken strong disciplinary action against one of its most prominent rebel voices. Former Union Minister, ex-MP from Arrah, and former bureaucrat Raj Kumar Singh (R.K. Singh) has been expelled from the party for six years. BJP Acts Against Rebels After Landslide Victory Following its sweeping victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, the BJP has begun a strict crackdown on leaders who defied party discipline during the campaign. R.K. Singh has become the first major name to face action. R.K. Singh Faces the Axe The party has removed the former minister on charges of anti-party activities. Singh had repeatedly issued statements that went against the party’s official stand, creating discomfort within the BJP leadership. His conduct during th...

The 2025 Bihar Assembly election results have delivered a 440-volt jolt to the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). Under Tejashwi Yadav’s leadership, the party has managed to win only 25 seats, marking one of its most disappointing performances in recent decades. This political ‘current’ is expected to travel all the way to Delhi and may impact RJD’s presence in the Rajya Sabha until 2030. For the first time in almost thirty years, the party may end up with zero representation in the Upper House when the state goes to polls again in 2030. How Many RJD MPs Are in Rajya Sabha Now? Currently, RJD has five members in the Rajya Sabha. However, these seats are set to slip away one by one in the upcoming cycles: The party stands to lose seats in the 2026 and 2028 Rajya Sabha elections. Ev...

Patna: Political analysts may interpret the 2025 Bihar Assembly election results in many ways, but one conclusion is widely shared across public and political circles—Tejashwi Yadav was not defeated by his opponents; he was pulled down by his own supporters. Their aggressive sloganeering, crude songs, caste-laced videos, and provocative behaviour ended up hurting the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) far more than it helped. And in this political “storm,” Tejashwi’s allies, too, could not escape the fallout. When Supporters Turned Campaigners—and Became a Liability During the election campaign, several promotional songs created by RJD supporters went viral. Instead of energising voters, these songs offended and alienated many, especially those who were undecided or leaning towards RJD. The ...