Bihar Election News

RJ Mahvash drops cryptic ‘fixing my life’ messages after unfollowing Yuzvendra Chahal fans wonder what’s next

Influencer and RJ Mahvash has set social media abuzz with a series of cryptic Instagram Stories days after she and Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal unfollowed each other on Instagram. Her latest posts hint at self-reflection and peace, but have also reignited fan speculation about their rumored connection and the true state of their relationship.

OPINION | Bihar’s pre-election political economy will eventually victimise women

Women proved they can decide who forms the government. The question now is whether anyone can stop governments from mortgaging their future to buy their consent, one bank alert at a time 

Bihar polls debacle: Congress to prioritise 'vote chori' after review amid dissent over ticket distribution

Party leadership say that the debacle was not rooted in planning failures but in what they described as “vote chori", insisting that electoral malpractice by those in power had cost the party heavily.

Nitish Kumar hands over home ministry to BJP’s Samrat Choudhary | Full portfolio list

Traditionally, the home department had been held by Nitish Kumar in previous NDA governments

'Wonderful team, dedicated leaders': PM Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar on taking oath as Bihar CM

The swearing-in ceremony was administered by Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan. A total of 25 leaders, apart from Nitish Kumar, took oath as part of the new NDA-led Bihar Cabinet.

How much will Nitish Kumar earn as Bihar CM?

Kumar will earn a salary of Rs 2.5 lakh, which includes housing, office, security, and other legislator-related facilities, according to reports.

NDA's big message for crisis-hit INDIA bloc at Nitish Kumar's swearing-in ceremony

Even when BJP’s Rekha Gupta was sworn in February as Chief Minister of Delhi, the grant event was attended by key BJP leaders, including PM Modi, Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Union Minister JP Nadda.

Bihar cabinet minister list 2025: Who took oath along with Nitish Kumar?

MLAs from the BJP, JD(U), RLJP, and HAM took oath as ministers in the new Bihar government. The portfolios will be allocated later.

Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar CM for record 10th time

Congress leader Pawan Khera hopes that the JD(U) chief doesn't suffer any 'dhoka' and is able to complete his full term, Rashid Alvi expressed apprehension that the BJP will not let him remain in the top post for the next five years.

Nitish Kumar set for record 10th term: These are India's longest-serving CMs

The state has till now seen 18 elections, 8 President's rule and 24 chief ministers. Nitish Kumar is the longest serving Bihar CM as he has been in the top office for two decades now.

Bihar's power-sharing formula: Who gets what in Nitish Kumar's new Cabinet

The BJP is set to get 17 ministerial berths and the post of the Speaker which is expected to go to senior leader Prem Kumar. Meanwhile, the JDU will get 15 berth, including the post of CM.

Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM for record 10th time today; PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend

Earlier on Wednesday, Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation as the head of the outgoing NDA government to Governor Arif Mohammad Khan

Prashant Kishor reacts to Jan Suraaj's performance in Bihar: 'Not slept properly since election result'

The BJP too had just two MPs once. When you make a party, such results can come. We did not spread the venom of caste and religion. We will try again, says Kishor chief.

Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM for record 10th time tomorrow

He was elected leader of the JD(U) legislative party and subsequently chosen as the head of the NDA during a meeting of representatives from the five constituent parties on Wednesday in Patna.

'Forget politics, will leave Bihar if...': Prashant Kishor's fresh challenge for Nitish Kumar govt

Prashant Kishor accepted responsibility for the party’s disappointing performance but insisted the setback would not force him to retreat from politics.

Amid family feud, Rohini Acharya challenges critics over ‘filthy kidney’ remarks; hits out at ‘Haryanvi Mahapurush’

Acharya also asked these people to donate their kidneys to millions of patients needing the organ "in the name of Lalu ji"

Inside RJD meet: How Lalu Yadav persuaded Tejashwi to take up the role of LoP in Bihar assembly

Tejashwi's offer to give up the Leader of the Opposition role was turned down, and Lalu Yadav insisted that he must continue to lead the party in the House, sources said.

Prashant Kishor’s first reaction to Bihar poll debacle: ‘Made an honest effort…’

Taking complete responsibility for the loss in Bihar, the election strategist-turned-politician apologised to the people of the state

Amid family turmoil, Tejashwi Yadav elected Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly

Meanwhile, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation to Governor Arif Mohammed Khan ahead of the formation of the new Assembly. Kumar, the JD(U) chief, is expected to take oath as Chief Minister for the 10th time.

Bihar’s stagnant exports and weak investment pipeline will deepen jobs challenge

The state’s export share remains stuck at 0.5%, while FDI inflows rank among the lowest in India

'Lalu's family disintegrating under Bihar’s people curse': Amit Malviya on Rohini's 'abuse' allegations against Tejashwi

According to Amit Malviya, this reflects the “downfall of that very family which once caused pain to millions of families,” stressing that “karma neither forgets nor forgives.”

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar meets governor after cabinet approves dissolution of assembly

"On November 19, Nitish Kumar will submit his resignation to the Governor as head of the outgoing government,” one of the sources said.

BJP attacks Robert Vadra for demanding fresh Bihar polls: 'Blame EC, EVM, SIR but never Rahul Gandhi'

Robert Vadra claimed that “the people of Bihar are actually not happy (with the poll result)” and alleged that “whatever has happened, it has happened because of the Election Commission.

BJP takes data-backed dig at Prashant Kishor's massive drubbing in Bihar: 'Lost deposit in ...'

Jan Suraaj national president Uday Singh said in a conversation with ANI that founder Prashant Kishor “will continue to be there (in Bihar),” adding that the organisation was not created at the insistence of any other party and would not exit under external pressure either.

NDA's oath ceremony likely on November 20 in Patna's Gandhi Maidan, PM Modi expected to attend

The term of the Bihar assembly ends on November 22. The election process has to be concluded before that. Legislature party meetings of all the allies and the joint meeting of the NDA will be held on Monday and Tuesday to elect their leader. Nitish Kumar will subsequently stake his claim with a joint letter of support.

'Please provide voter's name, EPIC number...': Bihar CEC responds to 'dual voting' charge

A day after facing a severe drubbing in Bihar, the Congress on Saturday questioned the role of the Election Commission in the poll process while its top leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, went into a huddle to discuss the poll outcome.

Bihar government formation: JDU likely to retain CM’s post, BJP, LJP may each get one Deputy CM

Sources, quoted by News18 revealed the Bharatiya Janata Party-Janata Dal United’s (BJP-JDU) alliance is likely to adopt the same formula as ticket distribution.

Surat to Seemanchal: How a quiet Gujarat force powered NDA's grand show in Bihar

The 1200-odd BJP workers from Surat, many of them Biharis who had migrated years ago, returned to the state not just to cast their vote, but to serve as the party’s on-ground force. The outcome of such concerted mobilization and political engagement is for everyone to see.

'Empty claims': Chirag Paswan on Jan Suraaj's allegation of Modi govt diverting World Bank funds for Bihar polls

It is to be noted that Rs 10,000 was transferred to the account of 1.25 crore women voters under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana by the JD(U)-BJP led NDA government in Bihar.

RK Singh quits BJP after suspension, questions 'anti-party' charges over opposing tickets to 'people with criminal records'

RK Singh had criticised Deputy CM and BJP leader Samrat Chaudhary, JD(U) leader Anant Singh, and others, and had challenged the functioning of the Election Commission during the Bihar elections campaign period.

Jan Suraaj claims Rs 14,000 crore World Bank funds diverted to give Rs 10,000 to Bihar women voters by NDA govt

It is to be noted that Rs 10,000 was transferred to the account of 1.25 crore women voters under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana by the JD(U)-BJP led NDA government in Bihar.

Bihar CM name announcement live: Nitish Kumar tenders resignation, to be sworn in again on November 20

Will Nitish Kumar continue to lead Bihar?

'Nitish Kumar was X factor, vote consolidated to NDA to stop RJD's jungle raaj': Jan Suraaj's Pavan Varma on Bihar polls

The former diplomat and renowned author said people decided to "consolidate the existing forces" to stop the return of RJD's "Jungle Raaj," which also harmed the Prashant Kishor's party.

'Didn't enter politics at JD(U)'s behest': Jan Suraaj president Uday Singh says Prashant Kishor will continue to work for Bihar

Despite the setback, Singh said the party remained committed to its agenda. "We are not disheartened. We know what is to be done. We will keep working and fulfil the 'Bihar badlav' that we had spoken about."

Bihar saw ‘North Korea-style’ polls, claims Digvijaya Singh

Responding to a question concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral lists, Digvijay Singh said the onus of adding names to the electoral roll lies with the EC

Contrasting fortunes of RJD & LJP: Vote share almost intact but wild swing in seat tally — here’s why

The RJD's vote share dipped by a mere 0.11 percentage point this year while the LJP(RV)'s share declined by a paltry 0.69%.

Bihar verdict: NDA turns vote share into seats, MGB falters in direct fights

The NDA displayed an exceptionally high strike rate in direct contests with the Mahagathbandhan.

Lalu's daughter Rohini Acharya quits politics: 'Asked me to'

I’m quitting politics and I’m disowning my family. This is what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had asked me to do. I’m taking all the blame, says Rohini

Tejashwi's toughest test: RJD confronts shrinking base after Bihar debacle

With the RJD's tally collapsing to just 25 seats and its core M-Y base visibly fractured, the party's young face now confronts uncomfortable questions about his future and that of the alliance itself.

Where is Nitish Kumar? Silence, suspense and a Bihar power puzzle

For a politician known to move decisively after verdicts, the JD(U) chief's public vacuum is now the story.

Owaisi gains, Mahagathbandhan falters: How Seemanchal defied the 'M-Y' script in Bihar

A fractured Muslim vote and the Mahagathbandhan’s inability to hold its core base turned Seemanchal into the clearest evidence of how the alliance tried and tested formula collapsed.

Bahubalis assert dominance in Bihar election, keep their traditional fiefdoms intact

Anant Kumar Singh -- the jailed gangster-turned-politician arrested in connection with the murder of Jan Suraaj supporter Dular Chand Yadav -- won the Mokama constituency on Friday

27 to 73,000: Smallest and biggest victory margins in Bihar polls

While several candidates surged ahead comfortably with sizeable margins, others navigated far more precarious contests, with only a few dozen votes determining the outcome.

Why Bihar election results spell doom for RJD's Rajya Sabha math

The RJD may retain one of its seats if it gets the support of Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM. However, one can never say if the AIMIM would support Tejaswhi Yadav’s party in 2030.

Bihar election result: RJD tops vote share even as alliance faces major electoral blow

Election Commission figures show that Tejashwi Yadav’s party captured a 23 per cent vote share, outperforming the BJP by 2.92 percentage points and Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) by 3.75 points

'Sincerely apologise for upsetting national child': BJP's Vinod Tawde mocks Rahul Gandhi after Bihar results

Tawde also rubbished Rahul Gandhi's claims of vote theft. He also criticised Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav for mobilising people based on casteism

Bihar polls verdict: How Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM emerged as the dark horse

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday thanked the people of Bihar for ensuring the success of party’s candidates in five assembly constituencies and urged non-NDA parties to introspect.

Bihar Election Results 2025: ‘BJP will uproot jungle raj from West Bengal as well’ — PM Modi’s top quotes after Bihar victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the NDA’s record Bihar victory, attacking the RJD-Congress alliance, vowing that “jungle raj” will never return, and asserting the BJP will “uproot jungle raj” in West Bengal next.