Thursday, December 18

Politics

Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Bihar Election Results Boost BJP’s Morale in UP; Party Now Focused on “Mission Uttar Pradesh”

The resounding victory of the NDA in Bihar’s assembly elections has significantly boosted the morale of BJP leaders in Uttar Pradesh. After the disappointment of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in the state, this win has reignited hopes for the 2027 UP Assembly polls. Party strategists are now shifting their full focus to “Mission Uttar Pradesh.” UP Leaders Gain InfluenceBihar’s success has elevated the stature of key UP leaders, particularly Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, who served as co-in-charge of the Bihar elections. Working alongside election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan, Maurya played a pivotal role in election strategy, coordination, and outreach to OBC voters. Muzaffarpur became the central hub for Maurya’s supervision, covering 78 assembly seats. Several UP minis...
Bihar’s Landslide Victory Sends Ripples to Delhi: Strong NDA Mandate to Boost Rajya Sabha Position
Bihar, Politics, State

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 Election Results Offer Lessons for SP: Akhilesh Yadav Must Focus Beyond Core Voters, Leverage PDA Formula
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Bihar Election Results Offer Lessons for SP: Akhilesh Yadav Must Focus Beyond Core Voters, Leverage PDA Formula

Lucknow: Even though the Samajwadi Party (SP) did not contest the recent Bihar Assembly elections, the results have sent a clear message to the party leadership. Analysts believe that the electorate has rejected politics based solely on caste equations, prioritizing development and good governance instead. The decisive defeat of the RJD underscores that relying solely on a core vote bank is no longer sufficient. Akhilesh Yadav, who led SP to the highest number of Lok Sabha wins from Uttar Pradesh in the 2024 elections, held 22 campaign rallies in Bihar, actively supporting alliance partners under the India coalition. While SP did not field candidates, the outcomes in Bihar offer strategic insights for the party. Political observers suggest that to remain relevant in upcoming election...
Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Complete Winners List – Who Won, Who Lost Across 243 Seats
Bihar, Politics, State

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
Bihar, Politics, State

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...
Yogi Adityanath Outshines Lalu Prasad Yadav in Bihar Elections: Social Equations Redefined
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Yogi Adityanath Outshines Lalu Prasad Yadav in Bihar Elections: Social Equations Redefined

Lucknow/Bihar: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has delivered a major political blow to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, shattering long-standing social equations in Bihar. The 2025 Bihar Assembly election results revealed a decisive shift, showing the influence of strong ground-level campaigning and strategic outreach. Unlike the overconfident campaigns of the past, BJP and NDA leaders actively engaged on the ground, strengthening their organizational base. Attempts to consolidate caste blocs in Bihar largely failed, with social and community-based strategies unable to sway results in favor of the Mahagathbandhan. Efforts by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav to push backward-caste, Dalit, and minority-centric PDA politics from Uttar Pradesh into Bihar met with limited success, while Rahu...
Jyoti Singh Makes Waves in Karakat: Independent Candidate Shakes Up JDU–CPI(ML) Contest
Bihar, Politics

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...
Bhorey Assembly Election 2025: JDU’s Sunil Kumar Wins by Over 16,000 Votes
Politics, State

Bhorey Assembly Election 2025: JDU’s Sunil Kumar Wins by Over 16,000 Votes

Gopalganj, Bihar – 14 Nov 2025: The Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 have concluded, and the results for Bhorey Assembly Constituency are out. Sunil Kumar of the Janata Dal (United) [JDU] has emerged victorious, defeating Preeti Kinnar of the Jan Suraj Party by a margin of 16,163 votes. Election Highlights The Bhorey seat witnessed a triangular contest with Sunil Kumar (JDU), Preeti Kinnar (Jan Suraj Party), and Dhananjay (CPI-ML [L]) in the fray. Sunil Kumar, the current Education Minister of Bihar, secured 101,469 votes. Preeti Kinnar, a transgender candidate representing the Jan Suraj Party, received 86,602 votes, finishing second. Dhananjay of CPI (ML) (L) trailed with significantly fewer votes. Counting was completed in 26 rounds, with Sunil Kumar maintaining a str...
BJP Emerges as the Largest Party in Bihar Assembly Elections 2025
Bihar, Politics, State

BJP Emerges as the Largest Party in Bihar Assembly Elections 2025

Patna, Bihar – 14 Nov 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the largest party in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, contesting 101 seats across the state. As of the latest counting, BJP leads on 78 seats and has already secured victories on 12 seats. The party’s strong performance marks a significant consolidation in Bihar’s political landscape. Key Winning and Leading BJP Candidates ConstituencyBJP CandidateStatusBetiaRenu DeviWonRaxaulPramod Kumar SinhaLeadingPipraShyam Babu Prasad YadavWonMadhubanRana Randhir SinghWonMotihariPramod KumarWonDhakaPawan JaiswalLeadingRigaVaidyanath PrasadLeadingBathnahaAnil Kumar RamLeadingPariharGayatri DeviLeadingSitamarhiSunil Kumar PintuLeadingBenipattiVinod Narayan JhaWonKhajouliArun Shankar PrasadLeadingBisfiHarbhushan Thaku...
Nemo Wave’ Reshapes Bihar Politics — Women, Youth and Memories of Jungle Raj Rewrite the Mandate
Bihar, Politics, State

Nemo Wave’ Reshapes Bihar Politics — Women, Youth and Memories of Jungle Raj Rewrite the Mandate

‘ Bihar’s politics has witnessed a historic turning point this election. On one side, the “Nemo wave” swept across the state, and on the other, the NDA skillfully leveraged the women’s vote, first-time voters, and the deep public memory of Jungle Raj.The result was unprecedented—Bihar’s opposition was almost wiped out. Even today, the people of Bihar vividly recall a time when stepping out of homes after 4–6 PM was considered unsafe.Looting, murder, kidnapping, and rape had become disturbingly common. And most tragically, many of these crimes enjoyed political protection. Lalu–Rabri Era: Vote Capturing and Jungle Raj — A Bitter Reality As per my study of Bihar’s political landscape, the Lalu–Rabri government had built its electoral strength primarily on caste-based vote capturi...