As the NDA prepares to form the next government in Bihar after securing a sweeping mandate, intense negotiations have begun between the BJP and JD(U) over control of the crucial Assembly Speaker’s post. Senior leaders from both parties are meeting in New Delhi to finalise the structure of the new administration, including the allocation of major cabinet portfolios. According to sources, both parties are making a strong case for the Speaker’s position, with the BJP reportedly determined to

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is positioned to advance crucial trade negotiations with the United States after securing a decisive electoral victory in Bihar, a development that analysts say could provide New Delhi with the political space needed to offer farm-related concessions long sought by Washington. The National Democratic Alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, appeared headed for an overwhelming win as early trends from the Election Commission showed the coalition leadi

The Bihar election results have delivered a major blow to the Congress, particularly to Rahul Gandhi, whose Voter Adhikar Yatra covered 1,300 km across 25 districts earlier this year. Designed to amplify his allegation of “vote theft” by the BJP and the Election Commission, the yatra was positioned as a mass-awareness campaign similar to his earlier Bharat Jodo initiatives. However, despite passing through 110 assembly constituencies, not a single seat along the yatra route is currently s

The 2025 Bihar election delivered a decisive mandate for the BJP-JDU alliance, with the ruling bloc racing ahead of the Mahagathbandhan by over 160 seats. At the core of this unprecedented sweep lies a powerful consolidation of Extremely Backward Classes, Other Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes. Exit polls had indicated growing support for the NDA among these communities, and the final results affirmed that trend with remarkable clarity. Notably, the Kurmi and Koeri com

Union Minister Giriraj Singh reacted strongly to the early trends of the 2025 Bihar Assembly election, declaring that the emerging mandate clearly belongs to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. With the NDA gaining a comfortable lead during the initial hours of counting, he insisted that the people of Bihar had rejected what he termed as jungle raj and corruption, choosing instead a government that prioritises stability and development. Singh, who represents Begusarai in the Lok Sabha,

The tally in the 2025 Bihar Assembly election is tilting sharply in favour of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as early counting shows the coalition leading in 162 seats, confirming the prediction of Amit Shah. At around 10.15 am, the NDA was ahead in 162 out of 243 seats while the opposition led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Indian National Congress stood at 77 seats. Shah had earlier declared confidently that the NDA would cross th

In the run-up to the Bihar Assembly election results, 11 exit polls have given the NDA a clear majority, while Axis My India stands apart by predicting a much closer contest. According to its survey, the NDA may win between 121 and 140 seats, the Mahagathbandhan 98 to 118, and Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party between zero and two. With the majority mark set at 122, this projection puts the NDA on the edge of a tight race. Which aggregates multiple surveys, suggests the NDA will

Bihar’s first phase of the 2025 Assembly elections has recorded its highest-ever voter turnout at 64.66%, marking a historic moment for the state’s democratic engagement. The turnout surpassed the previous record of 62.57% set in 2000, and even outperformed the 1998 Lok Sabha elections when Bihar saw 64.6%. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar thanked citizens and poll staff for their participation and smooth conduct of the polls. The high turnout comes amid controversy sur

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi kicked off his Bihar election campaign with a fiery speech in Muzaffarpur, where he launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Drawing attention to the recently concluded Chhath Puja, Gandhi mocked the Prime Minister for taking a dip in a “specially made pond” while devotees in Delhi prayed in a polluted Yamuna. “If you tell Narendra Modi to dance for votes, he will dance on stage,” he quipped, accusing the PM of doing anything for politic

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the INDIA bloc during his rallies in Darbhanga, Begusarai, and Samastipur, mocking Lalu Prasad Yadav and Sonia Gandhi for allegedly promoting dynastic politics. Shah claimed that both leaders wanted to make their sons Tejashwi Yadav as Bihar Chief Minister and Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister but “both posts were not vacant.” His remark sparked strong reactions as the BJP intensified its campaign ahead of the Bihar Assembly electio

As the 2025 Bihar elections approach, the debate over whether AIMIM should join the RJD-led Grand Alliance has sparked heated political discussions. AIMIM’s Bihar chief Akhtarul Iman created a buzz by reaching Lalu Prasad Yadav’s residence with drumbeaters and declaring the party’s willingness to join the Opposition bloc. AIMIM even offered to contest only six seats in the Muslim-dominated Seemanchal region without demanding ministerial posit

The Supreme Court of India has upheld the constitutional mandate of the Election Commission (EC) to revise electoral rolls in Bihar but raised serious concerns over the timing of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. With Assembly elections looming in the state, the top court emphasized that while cleaning up the voter list was necessary, executing the exercise just months before the elections raised valid questions.

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan has addressed the political buzz surrounding his image on posters projecting him as the “next Chief Minister of Bihar.” In an interview, Paswan said that such posters reflect the emotions of his party workers and not an official declaration from him. Speaking candidly, the Hajipur MP said, “Many times, the sentiments of workers are so strong that you cannot stop them even if you want to.&rdq

Prashant Kishor, leader of the Jan Suraaj party, called Bihar a "failed state" in a recent virtual meeting with the Bihari diaspora in the U.S. He expressed his concern about the state's deep challenges and the urgent need for all-around development. Kishor highlighted the state's population growth, which recently overtook Japan’s, and described the situation as “hopeless,” with people focused solely on survival rather than progress. Despite these