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New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): Hailing JD(U) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as the "X factor" behind NDA's landslide victory in asembly polls, Jan Suraaj spokesperson Pavan Varma said people did not want the "Jungle Raaj" to return and hence decided to consolidate the "existing forces" that could stop the RJD. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Kumar said, "Nitish Ji was the X factor. People used to think Nitish ji's time was over. There were many speculations about his he ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi-led All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), whose party won 5 seats in the recently concluded Bihar Assembly election 2025 while the Rashtriya Janata Dal-Congress-led Mahagathbandhan suffered a humiliating defeat, lashed out at the INDIA bloc, saying the era of entitlement politics is over.In an exclusive conversation with Times Now Group Editor-in-Chief Navika Kumar, when asked about AIMIM winning the same 5 seats in the Seemanchal region in 2025 ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], November 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on RJD and Congress leaders, accusing them of spreading the rhetoric of caste politics and said people of Bihar completely rejected "poison of caste division". Addressing a gathering at Surat airport, PM Modi slammed Rahul Gandhi over the Bihar poll results, saying a large segment of the Congress party, is fed up "with 'naamdaar's' actions". The ruling National Democratic Alliance (N ...Read More >
Patna: The NDA's landslide victory in the Bihar assembly polls will enable it to secure all Rajya Sabha seats from the state in the coming two biennial elections, causing a sharp decrease in the number of RJD members in the Upper House unless it wins more seats in the next assembly elections.The RJD currently holds five of Bihar's 16 Rajya Sabha seats with the Congress holding one.The next round of Rajya Sabha elections, slated for early next year, will see the tenures of RJD MPs Prem Chand Gupt ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 15: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter, Rohini Acharya, on Saturday announced that she is quitting politics and severing ties with her family, a day after the party was routed in the Bihar assembly elections, winning just 25 seats, Hindustan Times reported. In a post on X, Rohini said she was taking the step on the advice of Sanjay Yadav and Rameez. "I'm quitting politics and I'm disowning my family... This is what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had asked me t ...Read More >
The 2025 Bihar election could throw up a massive shock, bigger even than the opposition Mahagathbandhan being steamrolled by the BJP and Janata Dal-led ruling alliance. Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav - the opposition alliance's chief ministerial candidate - is on course for a humiliating defeat in his family stronghold of Raghopur. At 11.30 am the RJD chief was trailing by over 3,000 votes to the Bharatiya Janata Party's Satish Kumar Yadav who, 15 years ago, also defeated his mothe ...Read More >
The All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is putting up one of its strongest performances in Bihar's Seemanchal region in the 2025 Assembly elections. Trends from the Election Commission of India (ECI) show the party leading in six key seats, a repeat of its impressive showing in the 2020 polls. According to the latest counting rounds, AIMIM candidates are ahead in: Jokihat: Mohammad Murshid Alam - 61,764 votes, 20,128 margin Bahadurganj: Md Tauseef Alam - 41,474 votes, 2,915 margin ...Read More >
Maithili Thakur is set to become the youngest Bihar MLA. Almost ten Gen Zs stood the electoral test in the two-phase Bihar Assembly elections, including spiritual singer and BJP's Alinagar candidate Maithili Thakur. Here is how the nine candidates aged 25 years stand as of 4 pm: In Alinagar, Maithili Thakur is on the path to become the state's youngest ever MLA. She is almost 7,000 votes ahead of Rashtriya Janata Dal's (RJD) Binod Mishra. Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party's (RLJP) Yash Raj lost f ...Read More >
Midday trends from Bihar's 2025 Assembly elections show the Indian National Congress leading in just seven seats, highlighting its diminishing presence and struggle for relevance within the Mahagathbandhan. Despite national campaigns, hyper-local issues appear to have overshadowed Congress's messaging, contributing to the NDA's strong performance. The Indian National Congress has once again slipped further in Bihar's political landscape, with midday trends from the 2025 Assembly elections showi ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the NDA's performance in the Bihar Assembly election reflected the voters' confidence in the alliance's development track record. In a post on X, he said, "The NDA has ensured all-round development of the state. The people have given us a massive majority after witnessing our track record and our vision to take the state to new heights. I heartily congratulate Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ji and our NDA family allies Chirag Paswan ji, Jitan Ram Manjhi j ...Read More >
Patna/Hyderabad, Nov 14 (Maxim News): The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is on course for a landslide victory in Bihar, with current trends showing the alliance comfortably leading in more than 200 out of 243 assembly constituencies. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar appears poised to secure a fifth consecutive term, further cementing his status as Bihar's longest serving Chief Minister. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp At 4.10 pm, the latest results indicated the NDA had outperformed its previous 20 ...Read More >
Patna, Nov 14 (PTI) Riding on the clear trends of Bihar Assembly polls which pointed towards a landslide victory of the NDA alliance over the Mahagathbandhan, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan said on Friday that he firmly believed that Nitish Kumar would continue to remain the state's chief minister. Paswan attributed the "arrogance" of the Tejaswai Yadav-Rahul Gandhi-led opposition alliance for its thumping defeat and stated that the people's "faith in the unity of NDA partn ...Read More >
Patna, Nov 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bihar Assembly elections delivered one of the most lopsided verdicts in the state's recent history, with the National Democratic Alliance storming past the 200-seat mark in the 243-member House, securing a brute majority that dwarfs its 125-seat haul in 2020. As counting progressed through the afternoon, the NDA's tally hovered around 200-208 seats, powered by the Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as the single largest party with leads in 90-95 constituencies, c ...Read More >
Lucknow, Nov 14 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday congratulated the voters, workers and office bearers of the NDA for their resounding victory in the Bihar Assembly elections. He also termed the victory as a "testament to the people of Bihar's unwavering faith in the development-oriented guidance" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post on X in Hindi, Adityanath said, "Hearty congratulations to the dedicated workers and office bearers of the BJP-NDA alliance for t ...Read More >
New Delhi: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has dealt a body blow to the grand old party, the Congress, in the Seemanchal region as it appears set to win six seats. An aggressive campaign by Asaduddin Owaisi in Kishanganj, Katihar, Araria and Purnia districts helped him gain the support of the electorate and eroded the Congress vote bank. The Congress, which contested 61 seats, was banking on a strong performance in this region, but it managed to win only a few seats, while A ...Read More >
As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) edges closer to a resounding victory in Bihar it also finds itself trailing in several constituencies. While the party is poised to emerge as the single-largest party in the state, it's currently behind in key seats. Look at 5 crucial constituencies that BJP is trailing in Here's a look at the 5 seats where the BJP is trailing, despite its overall dominance in the state: NDA poised for a dominant win Despite trailing in these key constituencies, the NDA is ...Read More >
Bihar Election Results 2025: As the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) surged past the 200-seat mark, securing 202 seats in the latest trends of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, Amit Shah hailed its victory as 'a victory for every Bihari who believes in 'Developed Bihar'. He wrote, "This is a victory for every Bihari who believes in 'Developed Bihar'. Those who indulge in jungle raj and appeasement politics, in any guise, will not get a chance to loot. People now give their mandate based sole ...Read More >
Patna, Nov 13 (PTI) Leaders across the political spectrum of Bihar on Thursday held hectic parleys and reviewed last-minute preparations as the state was readying for the counting of votes polled in the recently held high-stakes assembly polls that will decide whether Nitish Kumar, the longest-serving chief minister, will get a record fifth term. RJD leader and INDIA bloc's CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav said his party workers and the common people were ready to handle "any unconstitutional activi ...Read More >
Polling for the second phase of the Bihar assembly election is set for November 11. Voters in 122 constituencies across 20 districts will cast their ballots. Women voters are expected to play a crucial role. Both the ruling NDA and the opposition Mahagathbandhan are focusing on this demographic. The outcome of this phase is politically significant for both alliances. Patna: With the end of the campaigning for the second phase of the Bihar assembly election, all eyes are now on the polling day. ...Read More >
Purnia | Araria | Kishanganj: The four districts of Seemanchal -- Araria, Purnia, Katihar and Kishanganj -- have more than 50% minority population. In 2020 polls, NDA won 12 seats (BJP-8, JDU-4), Mahagathbandhan seven (Cong-5, RJD-1, CPI(ML)(L)-1) and AIMIM of Asaduddin Owaisi five for the first time. After elections, four MLAs of AIMIM joined RJD and Mahagathbandhan's number rose to 11. In 2025, the challenge for NDA is to maintain the number, while the Opposition needs to prove its mettle by ...Read More >
"The migrant workers, who have stayed back after Chhath have made their people vote in big numbers too, that has surprised everyone. People who were sitting here giving Rs 10,000 to women. In this election women are definitely included, but the migrant workers have become the X factor. They are having their friends, family vote," Kishor told reporters here. Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor said on Friday that the migrant workers of Bihar are the "X factor" in the ongoing assembly elections, c ...Read More >
Purnia | Araria | Kishanganj: The four districts of Seemanchal -- Araria, Purnia, Katihar and Kishanganj -- have more than 50% minority population. In 2020 polls, NDA won 12 seats (BJP-8, JDU-4), Mahagathbandhan seven (Cong-5, RJD-1, CPI(ML)(L)-1) and AIMIM of Asaduddin Owaisi five for the first time. After elections, four MLAs of AIMIM joined RJD and Mahagathbandhan's number rose to 11. In 2025, the challenge for NDA is to maintain the number, while the Opposition needs to prove its mettle by ...Read More >
New Delhi/Patna: The second and final phase of polling in Bihar will take place on Tuesday when the electoral fortunes of 1,302 candidates, including over half a dozen ministers in the Nitish Kumar government, will be sealed. The incumbent ruling alliance has dubbed the ongoing polls as "development versus jungle raj" while the Opposition Mahagathbandhan are campaigning for "parivartan", or change Around 3.70 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise across 122 Assembly seats on Tue ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], November 10 (ANI): A day before the second phase of voting in the Bihar Assembly elections, a political storm erupted after Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Mahagathbandhan Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav accused the Election Commission of functioning as a "tool" of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and claimed that the Commission had "died." His remarks triggered sharp condemnation from BJP leaders, who alleged that the opposition habitually attacks ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], November 10 (ANI): All arrangements are in place for the second phase of Bihar assembly polls, which will decide the fate of 1,302 candidates, including some senior leaders of the ruling NDA and opposition Mahagathbandhan. The state saw a record 65.08 per cent polling in the first phase of polling with all political parties, including Jan Suraaj, interpreting the high voter turnout in their favour. Also Read | Agra Shocker: Lawyer Fractures Legs While Fleeing, Arrested f ...Read More >
Bihar Polls: The campaign for the Bihar Assembly election concluded on Sunday, as the voting for the second and final phase will be held on November 11. While the voting for the first phase for 121 out of the total 243 seats was held on November 6, the polling for the remaining 122 seats will be held on Tuesday. While the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is eyeing a return to power, the Mahagathbandhan is contesting to form a government in the state after a deca ...Read More >
Bihar stands on the brink of a significant evolution, with aspirations to emerge as a leading developmental hub in India. RJD's Tejashwi Yadav announced that post-November 14, the state will welcome a surge of food processing units, agro-industries, and enhanced educational and healthcare facilities. His extensive public rallies reflect the populace's eagerness for this change. A day ahead of the second phase of the Bihar assembly elections, RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan Chief Ministerial cand ...Read More >
Bettiah (Bihar) [India], November 10 (ANI): Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Monday exuded confidence that people of Bihar will not "restrict" themselves to religion and caste and vote to lay solid foundations for a "good society". He also noted the record voter turnout in the first phase of the Bihar assembly polls. "We are confident that the people of Bihar will rise above caste, religion, and money in the coming times and vote for a good society," the former political strategist turned ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) A day before polling for the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly polls, the Congress on Monday said this time the Mahagathbandhan government is certain in the state as the INDIA bloc has a clear roadmap for the state's development, while the NDA leaders have only "foul language and false promises" to offer. The opposition party also asserted that the Mahagathbandhan's guarantees will be implemented as soon as it comes to power. Congress president Mallikarjun Kh ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) Senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh on Friday expressed confidence that the NDA will win more than 160 seats in the Bihar Assembly election, and said that Nitish Kumar will naturally return as the chief minister since the alliance is contesting the polls under his leadership. He dismissed reports that poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor will have an impact on election results and asserted that the "Prashant Kishor factor is not significant enough to even be cons ...Read More >
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