The turnout trap: 5 times higher footfall changed governments in Bihar
Both the NDA and Mahagathbandhan are claiming that this high turnout will favour their respective alliances. Exit polls have made near-unanimous predictions of a clear mandate for the ruling NDA.
Bihar results: Will Nitish make history or become history? Spotlight on JD(U)'s tally on Nov 14
Under Nitish, Bihar has witnessed a relieving shift from the days of anarchy under the Lalu-Rabri period to an era of good governance and development.
Bihar election result 2025: How EVMs will travel from strong room to poll booth and back tomorrow
7.45 crore electors determined the fate of 2,616 candidates in this high-stakes contest in Bihar. Exit polls have largely projected an NDA sweep, much to the annoyance of the INDIA bloc.
Inflation hits record low in October, but household costs tell a mixed story
Staples and edible oils ease, but winter vegetables, personal care and rents keep prices sticky
Bihar counting day security: 46 centres, 3-tier grid, CAPF inside, CCTV on; how the state plans to keep Nov 14 calm
Bihar counting on Nov 14: 46 centres, 3-tier security, CAPF inside cordons, 24x7 CCTV, drones, and strict access at strongrooms. What opens when, and who can enter.
Bihar Verdict 2025: RJD's Tejashwi Yadav awaits day of reckoning
The Bihar verdict on Friday will determine whether Tejashwi Yadav finally steps out of his father’s shadow or faces yet another setback that questions his political future.
‘Tiger abhi zinda hai’: Nitish Kumar's Bollywood-style poster outside JD(U) office sets tone for Bihar poll results
According to reports, former Bihar minister and JD(U) leader Ranjit Sinha put out a poster that read, 'Protector of Dalits, Mahadalits, backward classes, upper castes, and minorities — Tiger abhi zinda hai (the tiger is still alive)'.
Bihar Elections 2025 Highlights: 'Tiger Zinda Hai' posters put up for Nitish Kumar even as model code of conduct extended till Nov 16 in Patna, results tomorrow
The second phase of polling in Bihar saw a record voter turnout of 68.76 per cent, the highest in the history of the state.
NDA on course for victory in Bihar, setback for Mahagathbandhan; Jan Suraaj barely registers: Vote Vibe exit poll
If these projections hold true, the results would signal a decisive victory for the NDA, which appears to have retained its strong voter base across Bihar.
Bihar elections: No repoll recommended in Phase 2 also, says Election Commission
It said this is for the first time in the recent history of the state that no repoll has been ordered. In the first phase too, no repoll took place.
Bihar Exit Poll | NDA heads for landslide, RJD bloc trails, Jan Suraaj fails to impress: Today's Chanakya
The predictions by Today's Chanakya come a day after several several pollsters predicted a landslide victory for the ruling NDA and a dismal show by Kishor's JSP, which is making its electoral debut.
Bihar Exit Polls: Axis My India, Today's Chanakya predict win for NDA, reaffirm projections of Tuesday's exit polls
Many pollsters, including Matrize, P-Marq, Peoples Pulse, projected a range of 130-209 seats for the NDA in the 243-member Bihar assembly, a figure well past the required majority mark of 122. Meanwhile, the Mahagathbandhan, comprising the RJD, Congress and Left parties, is predicted to trail with 70-102 seats.
Bihar Exit Poll | NDA poised for big win, Mahagathbandhan trails behind; Jan Suraaj fails to make mark: Axis My India
Bihar Exit Poll: The BJP-led NDA is set to secure a clear majority over the RJD-led Grand Alliance, while Jan Suraaj may struggle to even open its account in the state, according to the survey.
Bihar elections: Tejashwi Yadav rejects exit poll projections, says Mahagathbandhan to secure more than 160 seats
Earlier today, addressing the presser, the Yadav scion claimed that even while people were still standing in queues waiting for their turn to vote, and the polling process had not yet ended, exit polls were already being released, predicting the BJP-JD(U) alliance’s victory in the assembly elections.
Voter turnout rose by 12.9% in 32 Muslim-dominated seats in Bihar
Seemanchal, which has the highest Muslim population in the state, saw Kishanganj record a turnout of 79.93%, an increase of 19.07% from 2020.
Congress, JD(U) strongholds lead turnout surge; RJD bastions lag the field
Congress and JD(U) seats post double-digit turnout gains; BJP strongholds hold steady, RJD sees modest rise
Will women voters crown Nitish Kumar as CM again? Big takeaway from Bihar’s record turnout
The last time women recorded a notably high turnout was in 2015, when 60.48 per cent cast their ballots compared to 53.32 per cent of men. In the 2020 polls, women's turnout stood at 60% compared to 54% for men.
Bihar Election 2025 Updates: Young, unemployed voters prefer MGB, older electors want NDA, predicts Axis My India exit poll
Exit poll predictions were released shortly after the conclusion of the second phase of polling in Bihar on Tuesday. Counting of votes will take place on November 14
Bihar sees highest percentage of votes since 1951, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The exit polls also predicted that Prashant Kishor-led Jan Suraaj, which made its debut in the assembly polls, is unlikely to make any splash in terms of seats.
News18 Bihar Exit Poll: Another poll win for BJP but party loses pole position in NDA; here's what predictions indicate
Notably, this was the first time that chief minister Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) agreed to contest the same number of seats as BJP – veering from the “big brother, small brother” in the relationship
Will Chirag Paswan repeat 2024 Lok Sabha magic? Here are exit poll predictions for LJP (RV)
Paswan's electoral performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls strengthened his bargaining position. LJP(RV) contested five seats in Bihar and won all five, registering a 100% success rate.
Bihar exit poll results: Landslide for NDA, crash-landing for Tejashwi's Grand Alliance, Prashant Kishor eats humble pie
Exit polls have predicted a thumping victory for the ruling NDA in Bihar and another setback for the Tejashwi Yadav-led Mahagathbandhan.
Exit polls predict big win for JD(U)-led NDA in Bihar: Has 'Sushasan Babu' done it again?
The CM, eyeing his fifth consecutive term, was targeted by the Opposition which accused him of being 'remote-controlled' by the BJP and raised concerns about his health and potential impact on governance.
Exit polls predict Congress flop show: Did Rahul Gandhi's magic fail in Bihar?
While Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' managed to galvanise party workers on the ground, its organisational deficiencies and a leadership vacuum may have led the party to another failure in translating alliance arithmetic into electoral performance.
