Bihar

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken strong disciplinary action against one of its most prominent rebel voices. Former Union Minister, ex-MP from Arrah, and former bureaucrat Raj Kumar Singh (R.K. Singh) has been expelled from the party for six years. BJP Acts Against Rebels After Landslide Victory Following its sweeping victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, the BJP has begun a strict crackdown on leaders who defied party discipline during the campaign. R.K. Singh has become the first major name to face action. R.K. Singh Faces the Axe The party has removed the former minister on charges of anti-party activities. Singh had repeatedly issued statements that went against the party’s official stand, creating discomfort within the BJP leadership. His conduct during th...

The 2025 Bihar Assembly election results have delivered a 440-volt jolt to the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). Under Tejashwi Yadav’s leadership, the party has managed to win only 25 seats, marking one of its most disappointing performances in recent decades. This political ‘current’ is expected to travel all the way to Delhi and may impact RJD’s presence in the Rajya Sabha until 2030. For the first time in almost thirty years, the party may end up with zero representation in the Upper House when the state goes to polls again in 2030. How Many RJD MPs Are in Rajya Sabha Now? Currently, RJD has five members in the Rajya Sabha. However, these seats are set to slip away one by one in the upcoming cycles: The party stands to lose seats in the 2026 and 2028 Rajya Sabha elections. Ev...

Patna: Political analysts may interpret the 2025 Bihar Assembly election results in many ways, but one conclusion is widely shared across public and political circles—Tejashwi Yadav was not defeated by his opponents; he was pulled down by his own supporters. Their aggressive sloganeering, crude songs, caste-laced videos, and provocative behaviour ended up hurting the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) far more than it helped. And in this political “storm,” Tejashwi’s allies, too, could not escape the fallout. When Supporters Turned Campaigners—and Became a Liability During the election campaign, several promotional songs created by RJD supporters went viral. Instead of energising voters, these songs offended and alienated many, especially those who were undecided or leaning towards RJD. The ...

Jamui, Bihar: The Jamui Assembly constituency once again became the center of a high-profile contest in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. Known for its political history dominated by Rajput leaders, the constituency also sees decisive influence from Yadav and Muslim voters. This election saw BJP’s incumbent MLA and international shooter Shreyasi Singh emerge victorious. Shreyasi Singh defeated RJD’s Mohammad Shamshad Alam by a substantial margin of 54,498 votes. Anil Prasad Sah of the Jan Suraj Party secured third place with 5,905 votes. Jamui Election 2025 Results: CandidatePartyVotes ReceivedVictory MarginShreyasi SinghBJP123,86854,498Mohammad Shamshad AlamRJD69,370–Anil Prasad SahJan Suraj Party5,905– Key Contestants: Shreyasi Singh (BJP): Hailing from a prominent Rajpu...

Patna, Bihar: The results of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, held in two phases, were declared on Friday, 14 November, delivering a landslide victory to the NDA, which crossed the 200-seat mark. Ahead of the elections, Congress had hoped for a boost from Rahul Gandhi’s “Voter Rights Campaign”, which energized party workers across the state. However, the strategy failed to translate into votes at the ballot box, as the party suffered heavy losses. Congress’ Performance:Congress fielded candidates in approximately 50 constituencies but managed to win only 6 seats. The disappointing performance left the party grappling with a major setback, as their anticipated momentum did not materialize. Winning and Losing Candidates: ConstituencyCongress CandidateResultManihariManohar Prasad S...

The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 delivered a historic mandate for the NDA, while the Mahagathbandhan failed to cross the 40-seat mark. While many constituencies saw decisive victories, a few witnessed nail-biting finishes, with winners edging out their rivals by just a few dozen or hundred votes. Here’s a look at nine such constituencies where the margin of victory was extremely narrow. Sandeh: JDU Clinches a Historic Win by Just 27 VotesIn the Sandeh Assembly constituency of the Ara Lok Sabha seat, JDU candidate Radha Charan Sah narrowly defeated RJD’s Deepu Singh by only 27 votes. Radha Charan Sah secured 80,598 votes, while Deepu Singh received 80,571 votes. Jan Suraj’s Rajeev Ranj was a distant third with 6,040 votes. Aghiawan: BJP Wins by 95 VotesA tight contest between BJP and ...

After the resounding victory of the NDA in Bihar, all eyes are now on who will be the next Chief Minister. Questions are swirling over whether Nitish Kumar will continue in the role or if there will be a change. On this, Chirag Paswan—often called PM Modi’s “Hanuman”—has broken his silence. Who Will Be the Next CM?In the Bihar Assembly elections, the ruling NDA stunned everyone with a historic performance, handing a decisive defeat to the opposition Mahagathbandhan. With the BJP emerging as the largest party and JDU securing a strong second position, the question naturally arose: who will lead Bihar as the next Chief Minister? When asked whether Nitish Kumar should continue as CM, Chirag Paswan, President of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), expressed full confidence that Nitish K...

Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 brought double misfortune for Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj Party. On the night of the results, the party faced both a crushing electoral defeat and the untimely death of its candidate from the Tarari Assembly constituency, Chandrashekhar Singh. Candidate Suffers Heart Attack During CampaignChandrashekhar Singh suffered a heart attack on 31 October while campaigning in Tarari, Bhojpur district. He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Patna by his family and supporters. Despite receiving intensive treatment for 10 days, his condition deteriorated, and he passed away on the night of 14 November, leaving his family, supporters, and even political opponents deeply saddened. Widespread CondolencesThe sudden demise of Chandrashekhar Singh brought grief across...

Patna: Bihar’s political landscape witnessed a dramatic shift this election, as the NDA’s strategic focus on women and youth, coupled with strict law-and-order messaging and the Grand Alliance’s fragmented unity, tilted the scales decisively. In the end, the very tactics that the Grand Alliance, and particularly RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, relied upon backfired spectacularly, resulting in a devastating defeat. Here’s how the Grand Alliance’s key five strategies misfired: 1. NDA’s “MY” Factor Outperformed RJD’sIn a repeat of previous electoral dynamics, the NDA leveraged its “MY” factor—focusing on Women and Youth—to counter the RJD’s “MY” (Muslim-Yadav) combination. The inclusion of Chirag Paswan’s faction, along with support from Jitan Ram Manjhi and Upendra Kushwaha, strengthened ND...