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Hajipur: The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections have produced one of the biggest surprises at the Raghopur constituency. Tejashwi Yadav, the Chief Ministerial candidate of the Mahagathbandhan, who was widely expected to win from this RJD stronghold, has been trailing behind. The unexpected leader who overtook him is BJP’s candidate Satish Singh, a relatively lesser-known figure who has now become the center of political attention overnight. BJP’s New ‘Giant Killer’Satish Singh contested the Raghopur seat on a BJP ticket. Known in political circles as a calm, grassroots leader with strong local connections, his victory proves that in Bihar, personal influence at the constituency level can outweigh even the biggest political names. Who is Satish Singh? Satish Singh (also known as Satish...

New Delhi: The spectacular victory of the NDA in the Bihar Assembly elections is being attributed to the BJP’s aggressive campaign strategy and the popular Modi-Nitish alliance. The credit for this decisive win is being given to BJP strategists Dharmendra Pradhan and Vinod Tawde, who played a crucial role in strengthening the organization and selecting candidates strategically. According to trends, the NDA comfortably crossed the majority mark, while the Mahagathbandhan remains far from the magic number. Even the Congress, a national party, is ahead in just five seats. The BJP’s campaign, marked by a strong anti-Mahagathbandhan stance and Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting the issue of “jungle raj,” resonated deeply with voters, reminding them of Lalu Prasad Yadav’s controversial...

Patna: Bihar Assembly elections 2025 not only revolved around political promises but were also dominated by serious controversies that captured headlines. The high-profile leader Anant Singh, popularly known as ‘Chhote Sarkar,’ was jailed in connection with the Dular Chand Yadav murder case. This stirred intense debates among voters and forced political parties to rethink their strategies. Despite being in jail during the election, Anant Singh secured a victory from the Mokama constituency, defeating local strongmen and reinforcing his political influence. Election Campaign Turmoil: Dular Chand Yadav Murder CaseDuring the campaign, opposition parties directly accused ruling coalition leaders of shielding Singh in the high-profile Dular Chand Yadav murder case. The issue had a significan...

Patna: The Bihar Assembly election vote count is underway, and trends emerging from the first half of counting indicate a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. For over three decades, JD(U) under Nitish Kumar has been a key ally of the BJP. However, Nitish has occasionally changed political alignments, creating challenges for his partners. This time, early trends suggest that even if the final results remain consistent, BJP may secure a majority without needing JD(U), leaving Nitish Kumar with little leverage in Bihar politics. BJP Could Form Government Without NitishAs of 3 PM, the counting indicates that BJP is not only emerging as the single largest party but is also on track to cross the majority mark with the support of NDA’s other allies, even without JD(U). This d...

Compiled By: Sudhendra Pratap Singh | Navbharat Times | 14 Nov 2025 Patna: The results of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 are being declared today, Friday, 14 November. Counting of votes began at 8 AM, and early trends have started indicating a fierce contest between the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan. Despite exit polls predicting an NDA majority, the final outcome remains dependent on today’s counting process. All eyes are on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), which has contested 143 of the 243 Assembly seats, led by Tejashwi Prasad Yadav. As counting progresses, a clearer picture is emerging regarding the party’s prospects in this high-stakes election. RJD Candidates: Who Is Leading and Who Is Trailing? (Live trends as per counting updates) Below is the detailed list of k...

Edited By: Rishikesh Narayan Singh Reported By: Ramakant Chandan | NavbharatTimes.com • 14 Nov 2025, 12:33 PM Patna: The results of the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 are now almost clear, and the numbers have delivered a stunning blow to all exit poll predictions. The NDA has surged far ahead, securing a decisive mandate from the people of Bihar. But this victory did not happen by chance. Several strategic and political factors played a crucial role in shaping this outcome. Below is a detailed breakdown of the key reasons that propelled the NDA to a sweeping win. Public Rejects the Opposition Narrative on Nitish Kumar’s Health One of the biggest surprises of this election is the complete rejection of the opposition's narrative questioning Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s health...