Bihar

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...

P B Patna: In Bihar, the balance of power often revolves around smaller political parties, whose limited seats are offset by strong local influence and social base. Following the 2025 Assembly elections, these parties are expected to play a key role in government formation once again. Smaller Parties Holding the Key Even with fewer seats in the Assembly, smaller parties wield considerable influence due to their solid grassroots support. Alongside the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan, several minor parties have emerged as active players on the ground, confident that the key to forming the next government could rest in their hands. Vote Share Underscores Influence In the 2020 elections, the NDA won 125 seats while the Mahagathbandhan secured 110, highlighting the decisive role o...