'No one predicted Bihar would have highest voter turnout in country's political history': Prashant Kishor
Kishor projected Jan Suraaj as an alternative in Bihar and further attacked PM Modi saying, "If you're saying Jungle Raj shouldn't return, but then why should you (NDA)? Jan Suraaj is a new alternative."
Bihar election 2025: Eknath Shinde predicts NDA landslide, hails women voters for high turnout
The strong voter enthusiasm, especially among women, signals overwhelming support for the ruling coalition, believes Shinde.
Rajnath Singh's big claim on Bihar election: 'Nitish Kumar will be CM, NDA to get over 160 seats'
The Union Minister asserted that Nitish Kumar will be the Chief Minister of Bihar and the election is being contested under his leadership.
Breather for Nitish Kumar? What turnout numbers suggest in seats where JD(U) won by thin margins
In at least 10 seats where the JD(U) won by thin margins in 2020, a comparison of the voter turnouts between 2020 and 2025 offers a interesting narrative.
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea of RJD candidate against cancellation of nomination papers over 'fake' caste certificate
On November 3, the Patna High Court dismissed her petition against the rejection of her nomination papers from the Mohania reserved constituency in Kaimur district.
Record voter turnout in Phase-1 Bihar polls: Advantage NDA or Mahagathbandhan?
In 2020, women outvoted men in 167 of the 243 constituencies, most of them in northern Bihar. In 2020, women's turnout stood at 58.2, compared to 53.2 per cent for men, according to the Election Commission.
Will Phase-1 turnout surge makes Bihar’s battle tighter for incumbents?
Nearly six in 10 constituencies record turnout gains above 8 percentage points; higher participation could narrow margins
Bihar election Phase 1 sees record voter turnout, surpasses 2000 figure
Among the districts that recorded the highest percentage of voting were Begusarai (67.32 per cent), Samastipur (66.65), Madhepura (65.74), Muzaffarpur (65.23 per cent).
Bihar Election 2025 Live Updates: People of Bihar have complete faith in Narendra-Nitish's track record, PM Modi says in Bhabua
The first phase of the Bihar Assembly polls concluded peacefully with the highest ever voter turnout in the history of Bihar, the EC said
‘NDA has gained a massive lead’: PM Modi reacts to record turnout of 64.66% in phase 1 of Bihar polls
Before this, the highest figure for an Assembly election in Bihar was 62.57 per cent in 2000. For Lok Sabha elections, the state's highest voter turnout was 64.6 per cent in 1998.
JD(U) faces a tough test in Phase 1 as margins thin in its bastions
Nitish Kumar’s party is defending the largest number of stronghold seats but with sharply narrowing leads
42.31% voter turnout at 1 pm in Bihar polls, EC official says higher voter turnout than previous election
EC official said that the turnout so far is higher compared to the previous election at the same hour. "This is a good trend. There is a lot of enthusiasm among people, and efforts are being made to further encourage voters," he said.
If fair elections held here, current NDA government will be voted out: Priyanka Gandhi at poll rally in Bihar
Priyanka Gandhi recounted how, as a child, she saw a woman in Amethi scold her father Rajiv Gandhi over the lack of a water tap, a moment she said symbolised the strength of India’s democracy.
Bihar Deputy CM responds after attack on his convoy in Lakhisarai: 'Bulldozers over their chest'
These are the goons of RJD. Satta mein aa rahi hai NDA isliye inke chhati pe bulldozer chalega. They turned away my polling agent and did not let him vote...Look at their hooliganism, says Bihar Deputy CM.
'So-called naamdaar brought to Bihar forcibly': PM Modi takes a veiled dig at Rahul Gandhi, claims Congress harming RJD
Addressing the public rally, PM Modi claimed those who can betray their own allies for the sake of power can never work for the welfare of Bihar.
'Will tear each other's hair out after Bihar polls': PM Modi says internal feud between Congress and RJD
The Prime Minister slammed RJD and Congress for "insulting" Chhath, highlighting the silence of RJD on the Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's "drama" statement on the festival.
The Bihar CM who changed Indian politics forever: BP Mandal and his landmark report
The Mandal wave catapulted a new generation of leaders -- Lalu Prasad Yadav, Mulayam Singh Yadav, Mayawati, Ram Vilas Paswan, Sharad Yadav, and Nitish Kumar -- to the forefront of Indian politics.
RJD, Congress have soft corner for infiltrators, dislike for Lord Ram because of vote bank: PM Modi
"The fight between the RJD and Congress has reached such a level that now their deputy CM candidate is speaking up against 'jungle raj'," he said.
Bihar polls: EC rejects RJD's claim of power cuts at strong booths, calls it 'completely baseless and misleading'
In response to the RJD's post on X, the CEO's office clarified that voting across the state was proceeding "smoothly" and that the Election Commission of India was "ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process"
'Nil bate sannata in jungleraj': PM Modi says RJD brought 'zero' development during 15-year rule
Following his Araria address, the Prime Minister is scheduled to hold another rally in Bhagalpur later in the day.
RJD alleges 'deliberate slow voting', 27% voter turnout recorded till 11 am in Bihar
A total of 27.65 per cent of 3.75 crore voters exercised their franchise till 11 am in the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections on Thursday, an official said.
Battle for Bihar: 121 seats, 5 'friendly fights' - who holds the edge and what's at stake?
Voting in this phase may decide whether the NDA or Mahagathbandhan gains early momentum. Close 2020 margins, new alliances and high-profile battles make this phase crucial.
'NDA will get more votes and seats than before': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Bihar Assembly Elections 2025
A total of 13.13 per cent of 3.75 crore voters exercised their franchise in the first two hours of polling till 9 am, an official said.
CM Nitish Kumar casts vote in Patna, 13% voter turnout recorded till 9 am in Bihar's first phase of voting
A voter turnout of 13.13 per cent was recorded till 9 am in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, according to the Election Commission of India.
BJP's Samrat Choudhary says Nitish Kumar will remain 'mukhiya', confident of NDA's win with thumping majority
After casting his vote, Samrat Choudhary said the development work carried out under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar should continue and affirmed that Kumar will remain the leader of the alliance.
