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Violence Erupts at Kaimur Ramgarh Counting Center, BSP Supporters Set Vehicle on Fire; Several Police Injured

15Nov

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Violence Erupts at Kaimur Ramgarh Counting Center, BSP Supporters Set Vehicle on Fire; Several Police Injured

Kaimur, Bihar: Tensions escalated at the Ramgarh Assembly constituency counting center in Kaimur district on Friday evening during the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 vote count. After the 25th round of counting, results had not been declared, sparking anger among supporters of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). Supporters of BSP candidate Satish Kumar Singh Yadav began protesting outside the Mohania Market Committee counting center. The situation quickly turned chaotic as the crowd clashed with police, throwing stones and bricks, resulting in injuries to several officers. In a fit of rage, protesters set fire to a Scorpio vehicle belonging to an election official and smashed the windows of a nearby bus, causing widespread panic. The TriggerThe contest at Ramgarh was extremely close between...

Bihar Election 2025: Nine Seats Decided by Less Than a Thousand Votes

15Nov

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Bihar Election 2025: Nine Seats Decided by Less Than a Thousand Votes

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 ...

Will Nitish Kumar Continue as Bihar CM? Chirag Paswan Breaks Silence

15Nov

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Will Nitish Kumar Continue as Bihar CM? Chirag Paswan Breaks Silence

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 Election Night Turns Tragic for Jan Suraj Party as Candidate Passes Away

15Nov

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Bihar Election Night Turns Tragic for Jan Suraj Party as Candidate Passes Away

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...

Five Election Missteps of the Grand Alliance Backfire, Leading to Tejashwi Yadav’s Crushing Defeat

15Nov

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Five Election Missteps of the Grand Alliance Backfire, Leading to Tejashwi Yadav’s Crushing Defeat

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...

Nitish Kumar’s Election Surge Shakes Opposition, But Four Key Questions Loom for Next Term

15Nov

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Nitish Kumar’s Election Surge Shakes Opposition, But Four Key Questions Loom for Next Term

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. ...

Bihar’s Landslide Victory Sends Ripples to Delhi: Strong NDA Mandate to Boost Rajya Sabha Position

15Nov

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Bihar’s Landslide Victory Sends Ripples to Delhi: Strong NDA Mandate to Boost Rajya Sabha Position

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...

Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Complete Winners List – Who Won, Who Lost Across 243 Seats

15Nov

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Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Complete Winners List – Who Won, Who Lost Across 243 Seats

After 15 years, the Bihar Assembly elections of 2025 have witnessed a stunning repeat of the NDA’s dominance. The ruling coalition has decisively uprooted the Mahagathbandhan, with several senior leaders of the opposition struggling to protect their political legacy. Much credit is being attributed to Bihar’s female electorate, whose support proved crucial for Nitish Kumar and his allies, leaving the Mahagathbandhan scrambling to understand the outcome. NDA’s Triumph The early trends from the Election Commission indicate that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is leading on nearly 200 seats, well above the majority mark of 122. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the single largest party, leading in 93 constituencies, marking a historic victory for the party in Bihar ...

Political Significance of Bihar Election 2025: NDA’s Resounding Victory Decoded

15Nov

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Political Significance of Bihar Election 2025: NDA’s Resounding Victory Decoded

Patna: Navbharat Times – 15 Nov 2025 The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 results have sent a clear message not only for the state but also at the national level. Despite narratives questioning Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership prior to the elections, the NDA’s landslide victory demonstrates the continued strength of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Under the combined efforts of all five NDA parties in Bihar, the alliance won 202 seats, with BJP emerging as the largest party and JDU securing the second position. Here’s what the results signify: 1. BJP Reclaims Momentum After Weak LS PerformanceThe BJP fought 101 seats and won 89, becoming the largest party in Bihar. The poor performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is now a thing of the past. Bihar, along with Haryana...

Jyoti Singh Makes Waves in Karakat: Independent Candidate Shakes Up JDU–CPI(ML) Contest

14Nov

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Jyoti Singh Makes Waves in Karakat: Independent Candidate Shakes Up JDU–CPI(ML) Contest

Rohtas, Bihar – 14 Nov 2025: The Karakat Assembly constituency in Rohtas district has become one of the most talked-about seats in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, thanks to the entry of Jyoti Singh, wife of Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh, as an independent candidate. Her participation has added an unexpected twist to the intense contest between JDU’s Mahabali Singh and CPI(ML) (Maoist) incumbent Arun Singh. Election Highlights After 21 rounds of counting, Mahabali Singh of JDU leads with 52,970 votes, while Arun Singh of CPI(ML) (Maoist) has 51,737 votes, giving Mahabali a narrow lead of 1,233 votes. Jyoti Singh, contesting independently, has secured 14,944 votes, finishing in third place but significantly influencing the race between the two main candidates. Early coun...