Politics

Patna, Bihar: The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 results are being declared today, 14 November. Across the state, counting is underway following two phases of polling on 243 assembly seats. One seat under close scrutiny is Lalganj in Vaishali district, where a direct contest is unfolding between the Mahagathbandhan (RJD-led alliance) and NDA (BJP-led alliance). Key Updates 9:00 AM: Counting of EVM votes has started at Lalganj after postal ballots were tallied. Early trends indicate a lead for Shivani Shukla (RJD), daughter of former strongman and ex-MLA Munna Shukla. BJP’s candidate Sanjay Kumar Singh is trailing in initial rounds. 8:00 AM: Voting across all Vaishali district seats began counting under strict security at 8:00 AM. Postal ballot counting was completed in about half a...

Patna, Bihar: Counting for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 is underway, with attention sharply focused on key constituencies across the state. In Gaya district, the Imamganj assembly seat has emerged as a high-profile battleground, featuring a direct contest between the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) and the NDA. This year, the seat is particularly notable as Deepa Manjhi, daughter-in-law of former Chief Minister and Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, is contesting on the HAM (Secular) ticket. She faces stiff competition from Ritu Priya Chaudhary (RJD) and Ajit Kumar (Jan Suraj Party). Early trends indicate that RJD has gained a lead over Deepa Manjhi. Counting Progress 9:00 AM: Postal ballot counting at Imamganj is complete. Election officials have started tallying votes from E...

Patna, Bihar: The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 results are being announced today, 14 November. In Samastipur district, anticipation is high as counting begins across all 10 assembly constituencies, with attention on major seats like Kalyanpur, Warisnagar, Samastipur, and Ujiyarpur. The district has 108 candidates contesting, representing major parties including RJD, JD(U), BJP, and INC. The administration has made extensive preparations to ensure fair and transparent counting, which started at 8:00 AM. Key Contestants and Constituencies Kalyanpur: Maheshwar Hajari (JD(U), Bihar Information & Public Relations Minister) Sarairanjan: Vijay Kumar Chaudhary (JD(U), Bihar Minister) Morwa: Jagruti Thakur (Jan Suraj Party, granddaughter of Karpoori Thakur) Ujiyarpur: Alok Ku...

Begusarai, Bihar: The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 reaches a decisive moment today as counting begins across all seven constituencies in Begusarai district. Early trends indicate a closely fought contest in seats such as Bachwara, Matihani, Bakhri, and Begusarai itself, keeping voters and political observers on edge. Counting Commences Vote counting for all seven Begusarai assembly seats—Cheria Bariarpur, Bachwara, Teghra, Matihani, Sahebpur Kamal, Begusarai, and Bakhri—began at 8:00 AM at the district headquarters. The administration has ensured tight security to maintain a fair and transparent process. For each constituency, 14 counting tables have been set up to manage the large volume of votes. Early Trends by Constituency Begusarai: Congress candidate Amita Bhushan is lea...

Munger, Bihar: The Bihar Assembly Election results 2025 are being announced today, 14 November. Counting is underway across all 243 constituencies, with results expected by evening. All eyes are on the Tarapur Assembly seat in Munger district, contested by the high-profile BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. Early Trends: Samrat Choudhary Takes Lead Initial trends from the Tarapur constituency indicate a lead for Samrat Choudhary over his main rival, Arun Kumar Sah of RJD. Early postal ballot counts show Choudhary ahead, while candidates from Jan Suraj and other parties trail behind. Choudhary had earlier expressed confidence, stating that the NDA is likely to gain an edge not just in Tarapur but across Bihar, signaling optimism for his party’s overall performan...

Patna, Bihar: Despite exit polls predicting a return of the NDA government in Bihar, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav is confident that Tejashwi Yadav will take oath as the state’s next Chief Minister. Speaking to the media, Akhilesh Yadav questioned the credibility of the exit polls, asserting that the people of Bihar have voted for change. Allegations Against BJP’s Exit Poll TacticsAkhilesh Yadav alleged that the BJP is attempting to influence the results by commissioning biased exit polls among its supporters. He said, “The people of Bihar have voted for change. Tejashwi Yadav is going to become the Chief Minister. The BJP is deliberately using exit polls to mislead the public and prevent the Mahagathbandhan from forming the government.” Tejashwi Yadav Warns of Potential M...

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...