Politics

Patna, Bihar: The results of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, held in two phases, were declared on Friday, 14 November, delivering a landslide victory to the NDA, which crossed the 200-seat mark. Ahead of the elections, Congress had hoped for a boost from Rahul Gandhi’s “Voter Rights Campaign”, which energized party workers across the state. However, the strategy failed to translate into votes at the ballot box, as the party suffered heavy losses. Congress’ Performance:Congress fielded candidates in approximately 50 constituencies but managed to win only 6 seats. The disappointing performance left the party grappling with a major setback, as their anticipated momentum did not materialize. Winning and Losing Candidates: ConstituencyCongress CandidateResultManihariManohar Prasad S...

The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 delivered a historic mandate for the NDA, while the Mahagathbandhan failed to cross the 40-seat mark. While many constituencies saw decisive victories, a few witnessed nail-biting finishes, with winners edging out their rivals by just a few dozen or hundred votes. Here’s a look at nine such constituencies where the margin of victory was extremely narrow. Sandeh: JDU Clinches a Historic Win by Just 27 VotesIn the Sandeh Assembly constituency of the Ara Lok Sabha seat, JDU candidate Radha Charan Sah narrowly defeated RJD’s Deepu Singh by only 27 votes. Radha Charan Sah secured 80,598 votes, while Deepu Singh received 80,571 votes. Jan Suraj’s Rajeev Ranj was a distant third with 6,040 votes. Aghiawan: BJP Wins by 95 VotesA tight contest between BJP and ...

After the resounding victory of the NDA in Bihar, all eyes are now on who will be the next Chief Minister. Questions are swirling over whether Nitish Kumar will continue in the role or if there will be a change. On this, Chirag Paswan—often called PM Modi’s “Hanuman”—has broken his silence. Who Will Be the Next CM?In the Bihar Assembly elections, the ruling NDA stunned everyone with a historic performance, handing a decisive defeat to the opposition Mahagathbandhan. With the BJP emerging as the largest party and JDU securing a strong second position, the question naturally arose: who will lead Bihar as the next Chief Minister? When asked whether Nitish Kumar should continue as CM, Chirag Paswan, President of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), expressed full confidence that Nitish K...

Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 brought double misfortune for Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj Party. On the night of the results, the party faced both a crushing electoral defeat and the untimely death of its candidate from the Tarari Assembly constituency, Chandrashekhar Singh. Candidate Suffers Heart Attack During CampaignChandrashekhar Singh suffered a heart attack on 31 October while campaigning in Tarari, Bhojpur district. He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Patna by his family and supporters. Despite receiving intensive treatment for 10 days, his condition deteriorated, and he passed away on the night of 14 November, leaving his family, supporters, and even political opponents deeply saddened. Widespread CondolencesThe sudden demise of Chandrashekhar Singh brought grief across...

Patna: Bihar’s political landscape witnessed a dramatic shift this election, as the NDA’s strategic focus on women and youth, coupled with strict law-and-order messaging and the Grand Alliance’s fragmented unity, tilted the scales decisively. In the end, the very tactics that the Grand Alliance, and particularly RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, relied upon backfired spectacularly, resulting in a devastating defeat. Here’s how the Grand Alliance’s key five strategies misfired: 1. NDA’s “MY” Factor Outperformed RJD’sIn a repeat of previous electoral dynamics, the NDA leveraged its “MY” factor—focusing on Women and Youth—to counter the RJD’s “MY” (Muslim-Yadav) combination. The inclusion of Chirag Paswan’s faction, along with support from Jitan Ram Manjhi and Upendra Kushwaha, strengthened ND...

Patna: The 2025 Bihar Assembly election results not only reinforced NDA’s overwhelming victory but also confirmed that the “Tiger” is very much alive. Nitish Kumar decisively countered doubts about his health and political vigor, turning speculation into a landslide validated by the EVMs. Defying Bad Weather, Nitish Hits the Campaign TrailDuring the peak of election campaigning, a sudden spell of heavy rain on October 31 brought most political campaigns to a halt. Helicopters remained grounded, and many leaders stayed confined to their homes for two days. Yet, Nitish Kumar covered over 500 kilometers during the same period, reaching out to the public in person. Even amidst adverse weather, Nitish engaged with voters, visiting nearly two dozen constituencies and conducting roadshows. ...

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...