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Bihar polls: All 25 ministers in fray won except one
Bihar's ruling NDA secured a resounding victory, with nearly all 25 state ministers in the fray winning their assembly seats. Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, along with 13 other BJP ministers, triumphed. JD(U) also saw most of its ministers elected, though one independent-turned-JD(U) minister lost his seat.
Bihar Election Results 2025: Check full list of RJD winners
Vote counting for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 concluded with the NDA securing a decisive victory. The RJD, a key part of the Mahagathbandhan, managed to win 25 out of the 143 seats it contested. Tejashwi Yadav, a prominent RJD leader, contested from Raghopur.
Bihar election result 2025: From Samrat Choudhary to Mangal Panday. Check full list of winners from BJP
The NDA moved past the majority mark in Bihar, leading in 166 of 243 seats, while the INDIA bloc was ahead in 56. Leaders from the ruling coalition said the early trends showed strong public backing. BJP’s Sanjeev Chaurasiya said, “The NDA will form the government in Bihar again. We will win with a very good majority. People of Bihar trust the double-engine government,” adding that the lack of recounting requests reflected ground support. JD(U)’s Neeraj Kumar also said the trends indicated voter approval for the alliance.
Bihar elections Phase 1: From Tejashwi Yadav to Tej Pratap to Samrat Choudhary, here are top battles, key candidates and seats
Bihar's first phase of assembly elections is underway, with 3.75 crore voters deciding the fate of 1,314 candidates, including key leaders like Tejashwi Yadav and Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary. Several ministers and prominent figures are in the fray across 121 constituencies as the state heads to the polls.
No anti-incumbency in Bihar? Why voters keep backing Nitish Kumar after 20+ years in power
Nitish Kumar’s governance in Bihar continues to show little sign of voter fatigue. Even sections of the Muslim community, traditionally opposed to his ally, the BJP, recognise his work. His development schemes and economic policies have further strengthened his popularity, while his inclusive approach and focus on tangible improvements resonate across communities. This pragmatic style of governance has ensured his continued relevance after more than two decades in power.
NDA, Mahagathbandhan in fierce tussle for Nishad votes in north Bihar
Nishad voters are crucial in 22 north Bihar seats. Both NDA and Mahagathbandhan are actively seeking their support. The entry of Mukesh Sahni with Mahagathbandhan adds complexity. NDA aims to retain its 2020 strike rate by highlighting government schemes and deploying prominent Nishad leaders. The community's political presence is significant in deciding election outcomes.
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RJD leader Anil Sahani, convicted by CBI court, joins BJP
In a surprising political twist, former RJD stalwart Anil Sahani has made a shift to the BJP. This move comes three years post his disqualification from the Bihar assembly due to a fraud conviction involving forged air tickets for Leave Travel Concession.
Bihar elections: BJP releases first candidate list; DY CM Samrat Chaudhary to contest from Tarapur, Vijay Sinha from Lakhisarai
The BJP has unveiled its initial list of candidates for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. These elections are scheduled to commence on November 6. The party will be contesting 101 out of the total 243 seats. This decision was finalized during a meeting of the Central Election Committee in Delhi. Prime Minister Modi and other senior leaders were present.
Bihar Elections 2025 dates announced: Check Phase 1 November 6 polling constituencies
Bihar Elections 2025 dates announced: The election dates for Bihar elections have been announced by the Election Commission of India. Phase 1 of the Bihar assembly elections will happen on November 6. New arrangements feature a 1,200-voter limit per station, 100% webcasting, upgraded EVM ballot papers, and voters depositing mobile phones outside. These measures ensure transparent and smooth conduct of voting.
Oppn slams Bihar govt over rape, death of 10-year-old
Bihar faces political turmoil. Opposition blames the government for negligence. A Dalit girl from Muzaffarpur was raped and died. Parties protest against poor law and order. They allege delayed treatment at Patna Medical College Hospital. Rahul Gandhi demands justice. Congress seeks the Health Minister's resignation. An NDA ally also wants action for the delay. The government promises a speedy trial.
A look back into MPs and MLAs disqualified after conviction
According to the Representation of the People Act, a person sentenced to imprisonment of two years or more shall be disqualified "from the date of such conviction" and remain disqualified for another six years after serving time.
Bihar yatra to witness presence of Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi
"When the yatra reaches Patna, a huge rally will be organised which will be addressed by either Sonia Gandhi or Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, depending upon their respective availability", said Singh adding that Rahul Gandhi, "will definitely be at the public meeting in Gaya where the yatra is scheduled to conclude. By that time he will be through with the Bharat Jodo Yatra".
United Opposition can defeat BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha elections: Nitish Kumar
His statement has come at a time when the grand alliance in Bihar has lost the Kurhani assembly by-election to BJP. "We have lost the Kurhani seat, and they are discussing it. They have lost in two states but there is no discussion on that," Kumar said.
After bypoll loss, Nitish Kumar asked to resign as Bihar CM to make way for Tejashwi Yadav
"This is not the defeat of 'Mahagathbandhan' but of Nitish Kumar that he lost a seat of RJD but the people of Kurhhave taught him a lesson. If there is any morality left in Nitish Kumar, he should resign and hand over the Chief Ministership to Tejashwi Yadav," former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Anil Kumar Sahini said.
Bypoll results highlights: SP defends Mainpuri bastion, BJP wrests 2 assembly seats but loses one, Cong retains 2
Out of the six assembly seats in five states where bypolls were held on Monday, the Congress and the BJP won two each while one each went to the BJD and RLD after counting of votes on Thursday.
SP wins Mainpuri, RLD Khatauli and BJP Rampur
By-elections to a Lok Sabha seat and two assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh saw mixed results on Thursday, with the Samajwadi Party alliance emerging as the net gainer as the SP and its ally RLD registered one win each.
Poll results show all sections supporting BJP; rivals exploiting social faultlines for political gains: PM Modi
The BJP was on course to win 156 seats in the 182-member state assembly, its best ever performance in Gujarat.
Bypoll results: SP defends Mainpuri bastion, BJP wrests two assembly seats, loses one; Congress retains two
The ruling BJP in UP, however, lost Khatauli to Samajwadi Party ally Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD). The Congress retained its two assembly seats - Bhanupratappur in Chhattisgarh and Sardarshahar Assembly seat in Rajasthan's Churu district. The party is in power in the two states. The BJD continued its dominance in Odisha, winning Padampur assembly seat in Bargarh district.
BJP wrests Kurhani from ruling ‘Mahagathbandhan' in Bihar
JD(U) candidate Manoj Singh Kushwaha polled 73,008 votes, while BJP's Kedar Prasad Gupta got 76,653 to wrest the seat from the ruling "Mahagathbandhan" which prides itself as a symbol of what smaller, but united parties could achieve in the face of the saffron party's near hegemony.
Bihar by-poll: 53% votes cast till 5 pm in Kurhani assembly seat
Altogether 13 candidates, including five Independents, are in the fray. The main contenders are former MLAs Kedar Gupta and Manoj Singh Kushwaha, fielded by the BJP and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) respectively. Others who are in the fray include Mohd Ghulam Murtaza (AIMIM) and Neelabh Kumar (VIP).
Bihar by-poll sees 105-yr-old exercising franchise
"I have grown very old. It may well be the last opportunity for me to cast my vote," said 105-year-old Deepa Manjhi. By-poll to Kurhani assembly segment, falling in Muzaffarpur district, has been necessitated by the disqualification of RJD MLA Anil Kumar Sahani.
Voting underway in 6 assembly seats of five states, Rampur witnesses lowest turnout till 9 am
The voting turnout for by-elections in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur has been recorded lowest among the six assembly seats of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh where the polling is currently underway.
Bypolls: Voting underway in Mainpuri Lok Sabha seat and 6 assembly constituencies in 5 states
The polling was being held amid tight security arrangements. In Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Chhattisgarh, the polling began at 7 am, while in Rajasthan it started at 8 am.
Bihar bypoll: BJP, JD(U) slug it out in Kurhani
Altogether 13 candidates are in the fray, and their fates will be decided by 3,11,728 voters though the contest is being seen, primarily, between JD(U)'s Manoj Singh Kushwaha and BJP's Kedar Gupta, both of whom have won the seat for their respective parties in the not so distant past.
Campaign ends for by-poll to Kurhani assembly segment in Bihar
The success of JD(U) candidate Manoj Singh Kushwaha, a former MLA, will cement the impression that the chief minister remains an "X factor" in the politics of the state. A loss, on the other hand, may embolden the detractors who have been insisting the JD(U) de facto leader was past his prime.
Lalu Prasad Yadav to undergo kidney transplant on Dec 5: Bihar Dy CM Tejashwi
The RJD heir apparent made the disclosure at a rally in Kurhani assembly segment, where the disqualification of the party's MLA Anil Sahani has necessitated a by-poll, which, incidentally, is also scheduled for December 5.
BJP fields Raghuraj Singh Shakya against SP's Dimple Yadav in Mainpuri bypoll
However, the BJP successfully breached the SP's citadels of Azamgarh and Rampur Lok Sabha seats recently and is hoping to do the same in Mainpuri. Divisions in the Yadav clan due to Shivpal Yadav's fallout with his nephew and SP president Akhilesh Yadav have added to the BJP's hope as the senior Yadav enjoys some influence in Mainpuri.
Grand Alliance to field JD(U) leader Manoj Kushwaha for Kurhani by-poll in Bihar
"Senior JD(U) leader Manoj Kushwaha will contest the by-poll from Kurhani assembly seat. The decision to field Kushwaha was taken after consultation with all alliance partners," Lalan Singh, party president, said.
Bypoll to one Lok Sabha, five Assembly seats on December 5, counting on December 8
The Rampur assembly seat in Uttar Pradesh which fell vacant following the disqualification of SP leader Mohammad Azam Khan is one of the five seats going for the bypolls.
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