Bihar Election

The Congress’s performance in Bihar has triggered serious introspection among the allies of the INDIA bloc. The low seat count fueled speculation within the INDIA bloc that it may no longer be capable of leading a united front.

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.

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.

The Bihar conundrum- freebies Vs Growth with NK Singh, Economist and Former MP

The promise and challenge for the new government of Bihar. Promised freebies pose a fiscal challenge for the government to balance between growth or promises.

Bihar election results show people trust parties that fulfil their aspirations: PM Narendra Modi

Modi said the BJP wins elections because it is committed to the development and welfare of the people 24x7.

RJD leader Madan Shah, who tore kurta, mourns RJD's loss in Bihar election:'My curse came true'

Madan Shah says he is still pained by the party's crushing defeat and alleges that a senior leader known as 'Chanakya' was intent on destroying the party.

'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.

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

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.

Yogi’s 87% strike rate towers over Akhilesh's 9% as NDA's Bihar sweep resets political equations in UP

Yogi Adityanath campaigned aggressively in Bihar, addressing 31 rallies. His efforts paid off as 27 of the 31 NDA candidates he campaigned for registered victories.

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 Elections: Mamata Banerjee should be 'face' of INDIA bloc to counter BJP, says TMC

Bandyopadhyay dismissed suggestions that the BJP’s strong performance in neighbouring Bihar could translate into gains in Bengal.

Mandate 2025: How Mahila Shakti powered NDA to historic mandate in Bihar

The trust of Bihar's women has triumphed.. The NDA has triumphed, Bihar has triumphed..(Jeeta hai Bihar ki mahilao ka vishwaas... jeeta hai NDA, jeeta hai Bihar), says JD(U) on X.

Bihar results: Victory of development and good governance, says PM Modi as NDA heads for landslide win

The NDA is set to sweep the Bihar assembly election, surging ahead in over 200 out of 243 seats with the BJP emerging as single largest party.

Modi 'magic', welfare push and more: 5 factors that powered BJP to biggest tally in Bihar

In the last two decades, the BJP has never truly been the locomotive engine pulling the train forward. It has always been hitched to the unpredictable engine of Nitish Kumar's JD(U).

Bihar results: RSS scripts another BJP success from behind the curtains

The RSS put together grassroots campaign, held thousands of drawing-room meetings to discuss 'pressing public issues' and most importantly focused on the Hindutva narrative.

Bihar election verdict more of a stabiliser than catalyst for stock market, say experts 

NDA’s stronger-than-expected performance in Bihar state elections have reinforced policy continuity and lent further political stability to the ruling NDA alliance. Investors are looking beyond the headlines to developments relating to India-US trade deal, welfare economics, and sector-specific triggers.