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?Bihar’s Record-Breaking Voter Turnout: Pro-NDA Wave or Anti-Incumbency Undercurrent? Who Will Form the Next Government — Nitish or Tejashwi?

7Nov

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?Bihar’s Record-Breaking Voter Turnout: Pro-NDA Wave or Anti-Incumbency Undercurrent? Who Will Form the Next Government — Nitish or Tejashwi?

** New Delhi/Patna: The first phase of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections has concluded with a record 64.46% voter turnout by 6 p.m., and reports suggest voting continued in several booths even after the scheduled time. The high turnout has reignited political debate — is this a sign of public support for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the NDA, or an anti-incumbency wave favoring Tejashwi Yadav’s Grand Alliance? Why Did Voter Turnout Surge This Time? The unusually high voting percentage is being attributed to several key factors: Return of migrants for Chhath Puja: A large number of Biharis living across India returned home for the festival, coinciding with polling dates. Revision of voter lists under SIR (Systematic Information Review): Updates in the rolls brought more na...

Did Women Decide Bihar’s Political Game? Nitish’s ₹10,000 Scheme or Tejashwi’s ‘Mai–Bahan’ Promise Turns into Gamechanger

7Nov

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Did Women Decide Bihar’s Political Game? Nitish’s ₹10,000 Scheme or Tejashwi’s ‘Mai–Bahan’ Promise Turns into Gamechanger

Patna: The first phase of voting in the Bihar Assembly elections on 121 seats witnessed record-breaking turnout, especially among women voters — a factor that may dramatically reshape the state’s political equation. The big question now echoing across political corridors is: Who will benefit from this surge — Nitish Kumar or Tejashwi Yadav? According to the Election Commission, an impressive 64.69% voter turnout was recorded in the first phase — almost a 13% jump compared to 2020, when polling had touched just 51.1% by 5 p.m. Notably, women voters outnumbered men this time. Out of 3.75 crore total voters, 1.76 crore were women and 1.98 crore were men — signaling a massive rise in female participation. Women’s Turnout: A Political Turning Point Traditionally, higher voting percenta...

If You Have Proof of Vote Theft, Go to Court, Not Twitter”: BJP Ally Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Bihar Poll Claims

7Nov

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If You Have Proof of Vote Theft, Go to Court, Not Twitter”: BJP Ally Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Bihar Poll Claims

“ Patna: A political war of words erupted after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged large-scale “vote theft” during the first phase of polling in Bihar. Hitting back sharply, Arun Bharti, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP and Union Minister Chirag Paswan’s brother-in-law, advised Gandhi to take his allegations to court instead of creating “false noise” on social media. Reacting to Rahul Gandhi’s post on X (formerly Twitter), Arun Bharti said, “If Rahul Gandhi truly has evidence of vote theft, he should go to court. Making baseless accusations in the press won’t help. The one who has proof doesn’t shout in rallies — he files a case in court. Spreading misinformation won’t change the truth.” Rahul Gandhi’s Allegation After the first phase of Bihar elections concluded peace...

Maner MLA Bhai Virendra Clashes with Security Personnel at Polling Booth, Creates Temporary Commotion

6Nov

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Maner MLA Bhai Virendra Clashes with Security Personnel at Polling Booth, Creates Temporary Commotion

** Paliganj, Bihar: Voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 is underway, but a brief incident at Maner Assembly constituency drew attention when RJD candidate Bhai Virendra clashed with security personnel at Booth No. 79, alleging administrative bias. The altercation caused a temporary disruption at the polling station before authorities restored order. Incident at the BoothBhai Virendra, accompanied by his wife, arrived at the polling station to cast his vote. After voting, he confronted security staff, reportedly saying, “Dekh lenge, tum hote kaun ho” (“We will see who you are”), accusing them of favoring a particular party. This led to a momentary commotion at the booth, but security personnel managed the situation and escorted the candidate outside, after ...

Voting Begins in Bihar After Removal of Over 6.8 Million Names: Eyes on Patna and Migrant-Dominated Districts – Will Turnout Cross 60%

6Nov

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Voting Begins in Bihar After Removal of Over 6.8 Million Names: Eyes on Patna and Migrant-Dominated Districts – Will Turnout Cross 60%

? Voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 commenced on Thursday at 7 AM, with visible enthusiasm at polling stations across the state. Conducted in two phases on 6th and 11th November, these elections serve as a crucial test of how the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive has improved the accuracy of voter lists. Patna Shows Excitement Ahead of PollingIn Patna, polling began with notable energy, as voters turned out to cast their ballots. The two-phase elections will also indicate the impact of the SIR campaign on voter confidence and participation. Bihar’s voter turnout has historically hovered around 57%, and all eyes are now on whether this figure will rise this time. Past Turnout and the Impact of SIRDuring the 2024 Lok Sabha elec...

PM Modi’s “Shadow War” in Bihar Elections: Targeting Three Districts with One Rally

6Nov

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PM Modi’s “Shadow War” in Bihar Elections: Targeting Three Districts with One Rally

**Bhagalpur, Bihar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally in Bhagalpur on November 6, 2025, is being seen as a strategic masterstroke by the BJP. While the rally is held in Bhagalpur, its influence is expected to extend to neighboring districts Munger and Khagaria, where voting is underway today. Political analysts are calling this approach a “shadow war,” as one speech aims to sway voters across multiple constituencies simultaneously — a case of “one arrow, three targets.” Modi’s Rally and Its ObjectiveAddressing the public at the Bhagalpur airport grounds, PM Modi sought the support of voters in seven Bhagalpur assembly constituencies to ensure a win for NDA candidates. The rally is also seen as crucial for consolidating NDA’s hold on constituencies won in the 2020 elections and attemp...

Mahua Voting Live: Tej Pratap Yadav Faces Direct Duel with RJD’s Mukesh Roshan; Voting Updates Inside

6Nov

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Mahua Voting Live: Tej Pratap Yadav Faces Direct Duel with RJD’s Mukesh Roshan; Voting Updates Inside

Vaishali, Bihar: Voting is underway for the Mahua Assembly seat in Bihar as the first phase of elections progresses. The spotlight is on Tej Pratap Yadav, the eldest son of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, who is contesting as a rebel candidate from the Jan Shakti Janata Dal, against RJD’s sitting MLA Mukesh Roshan. Political Context Mahua, located in Vaishali district, has historically been an RJD stronghold. Since 2000, the constituency has mostly witnessed RJD victories, except for 2010 when JDU won the seat. Tej Pratap Yadav first contested from Mahua in 2015 and won, but in 2020 he shifted to Hasanpur, leaving Mukesh Roshan to represent RJD in Mahua. This year, after being expelled from RJD, Tej Pratap has returned to Mahua, setting up a high-stakes battle against his father’s ...

Mokama Seat Live Updates: Political Clash Heats Up Between Anant Singh and Veena Devi; Voting at 26.8%

6Nov

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Mokama Seat Live Updates: Political Clash Heats Up Between Anant Singh and Veena Devi; Voting at 26.8%

** Patna/Mokama: The Mokama Assembly seat, one of Bihar’s most high-profile and hotly contested constituencies, is witnessing intense voting activity this morning. With tight security arrangements in place, voters have begun casting their ballots amidst heightened political tension. The contest has gained particular attention following the murder of Jan Suraj Party supporter Dular Chand Yadav, which has intensified the rivalry between Anant Singh, currently in jail, and Veena Devi, wife of Surajbhan Singh. After Anant Singh’s imprisonment, his wife Neelam Devi took charge of campaigning, and her influence is visible in the ongoing voting trends. Historical and Political Context Mokama has a long history of being dominated by strongmen: from Shyam Sundar Singh Dheeraj in the 198...

Bihar Voting Live: Lalu Family Casts Their Votes — Tejashwi Yadav Declares, “Change Will Come on November 14

6Nov

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Bihar Voting Live: Lalu Family Casts Their Votes — Tejashwi Yadav Declares, “Change Will Come on November 14

” Patna: As the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 got underway, the state’s most influential political family — RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, and Mahagathbandhan’s Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav — exercised their voting rights in Patna on Thursday morning. Accompanied by Tejashwi’s wife Rajshri Yadav and sister Misa Bharti, the family turned out together at the polling booth, drawing widespread media attention. After casting his vote, Lalu Prasad Yadav expressed confidence that this election would mark the beginning of a new era in Bihar’s politics, saying, “This election will bring change to Bihar.” Echoing his father’s sentiment, Tejashwi Yadav appealed to voters to come out in large numbers and “vote for change.” He ...

Political Battle Heats Up in Hasanpur: High-Stakes Voting Underway as Tej Pratap Sits Out the Contest

6Nov

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Political Battle Heats Up in Hasanpur: High-Stakes Voting Underway as Tej Pratap Sits Out the Contest

Hasanpur Voting Live 2025: Polling is underway on the Hasanpur Assembly seat in Bihar’s Samastipur district, with voting having begun at 7 a.m. and scheduled to continue until 5 p.m. The seat, part of the Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency, is witnessing an intense three-way contest between JDU’s Raj Kumar Rai, RJD’s Mala Pushpam, and Jan Suraaj Party’s Indu Devi (Gupta). In the 2020 elections, RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav had defeated Raj Kumar Rai by a margin of 21,139 votes, but this time, Tej Pratap is not in the fray—he is contesting instead from Mahua on a JJD ticket. Raj Kumar Rai, who had won Hasanpur in 2015, is once again banking on Nitish Kumar’s development plank and the EBC-Dalit vote base to reclaim the seat. The RJD, on the other hand, is counting on Mala Pushpam to consol...