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Among the alliance partners, the BJP won 89 seats, the JD U secured 85, the LJP Ram Vilas won 19, the Hindustani Awam Morcha Secular gained five, and the Rashtriya Lok Morcha won four. On Monday, NDA leaders from Bihar met the prime minister to congratulate him on the coalition’s decisive victory. During the interaction, Modi encouraged them to work with renewed vigour for the welfare of the citizens, stressing that great responsibility accompanies a great victory.
Addressing the NDA parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday, the prime minister emphasised that no innocent person in the country should face harassment or inconvenience due to any law or regulation. He added that every measure should be designed to ease the lives of common people and ensure their convenience.
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]]>Speaking to media, Kishor said, his decision not to enter the electoral fray could be viewed as an error in judgment and that the party still has a long distance to cover before achieving meaningful results.
He expressed surprise at their low vote share and noted that the outcome was far below expectations.
The former election strategist affirmed that his mission would continue and that he was determined to fight until his party succeeds in Bihar. He said he would not step back until he achieved victory in the state even though he could not predict how long it might take.
A day earlier, Kishor claimed that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal United would have been reduced to around twenty five seats if the state government had not distributed financial benefits shortly before the polls.
According to him, over sixty thousand beneficiaries in each constituency received ten thousand rupees and nearly one and a half crore women were promised two lakh rupees under a self employment scheme.
He accused the NDA government of committing to spending forty thousand crore rupees of public funds and releasing a significant part of it right before the elections
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]]>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated that although the party respects the verdict of the people of Bihar, it will persist in resisting forces that, according to him, weaken democratic institutions through the misuse of constitutional bodies.
He noted that the party will thoroughly review the Bihar results and offer a comprehensive explanation after examining the factors that influenced the outcome. Kharge expressed deep gratitude to voters who supported the mahagathbandhan and encouraged Congress workers to remain motivated, calling them the party’s strength and pride.
Kharge reaffirmed that the Congress will intensify efforts to raise public awareness and remain committed to protecting the Constitution and democratic values He emphasized that the struggle is long but, will be pursued with dedication, courage, and honesty.
Congress communication in-charge Jairam Ramesh echoed these claims, stating that the Bihar verdict clearly reflects massive vote rigging and accusing the top leadership of the central government, the Election Commission of enabling it. He added that the party will strengthen its campaign to safeguard democracy and uphold constitutional principles.
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Despite pre-election surveys and opinion polls that favored Tejashwi Yadav, the chief ministerial candidate from the Mahagathbandhan, the opposition alliance seemed to face a crushing defeat The Mahagathbandhan, comprising Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, three Left parties, and smaller factions, was barely on track to reach 35 seats.
The BJP’s remarkable achievement of winning 35 seats and leading in an additional 55 of the 101 constituencies it contested further solidifies its status as the country’s top political force The party’s performance helps offset setbacks from the previous year’s Lok Sabha elections, where it had to rely on coalition partners to maintain power at the center.
The high turnout of female voters, who outnumbered male voters by almost 10 percentage points, was seen as a key factor favoring the BJP-led NDA Various studies suggested that women voters in Bihar tend to favor the NDA.
The NDA’s victory in Bihar follows its strong performances in Delhi, Maharashtra, and Haryana, reaffirming its dominance across the country.
Prime Minister Modi and his ministers’ strong support for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar seemed to pay off for the Janata Dal-United (JD-U), which is expected to improve drastically on its 2020 performance of only 43 seats JD-U has now secured 24 seats and was leading in 64 others, with a nearly 19 percent vote share.
The Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), led by Union Minister Chirag Paswan, has also made gains, winning two seats and leading in 17 constituencies, despite having only 28 candidates in the race.
A simple majority in Bihar’s assembly requires 122 seats, and the NDA’s current tally places it well above this threshold.
Promises of “double-engine growth,” with the NDA in power at both the state and central levels, were popular among voters Issues like free electricity, increased social security pensions, and financial support to women appear to have resonated strongly with the electorate.
In contrast, the Opposition struggled to counter the BJP’s claims about the RJD, with its leader Tejashwi Yadav being criticized for allegedly continuing the legacy of “jungle raj”.
The election was held in two phases, and amid allegations of irregularities in the electoral roll revision, the outcome is seen as a potential precursor to the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam.
Celebrations erupted in Patna, with BJP and JD-U workers marking their victories with drums, firecrackers, and slogans.
Among BJP’s prominent winners were Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary (Tarapur), and ministers Prem Kumar (Gaya Town), Sanjay Saraogi, and Raju Kumar Singh (Sahebganj) JD-U also had significant wins, including Minister Maheshwar Hazari (Kalyanpur) and former MLA Anant Kumar Singh (Mokama).
The RJD, despite being the largest opposition party, faced a poor showing with just six seats and 20 leads According to the Election Commission, Tejashwi Yadav, who was expected to perform well in his home constituency of Raghopur, faced an initial struggle but gained momentum later in the counting rounds.
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwah’s Rashtriya Lok Morcha, both junior allies of the NDA, secured strong positions with five and four seats respectively.
The Congress, often criticized for being a weak link in the INDIA alliance, performed poorly, winning only one seat and leading in five others out of 61 contested.
Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM, which contested 32 seats, was ahead in six constituencies, while Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party failed to secure any leads.
The BJP’s performance raises the possibility of internal demands for the party to consider a chief minister from its ranks, especially given its strong showing in this election and the JD-U’s underperformance.
Bihar remains one of the few states where the BJP has yet to independently form a government, but Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have consistently backed Nitish Kumar’s leadership, a strategy reflecting the BJP’s reliance on coalition partners for power.
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Tejashwi Yadav is eyeing a third consecutive win from Raghopur where he faces BJP candidate Satish Kumar, who had earlier defeated Yadav’s mother and former chief minister Rabri Devi in 2010 while contesting on a Janata Dal United ticket. The contest in Raghopur was expected to draw attention after Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor initially declared his intention to challenge Yadav on his home turf. However, Kishor later decided not to enter the fray, and his party fielded a lesser-known candidate, Chanchal Singh.
In the nearby constituency of Mahua, Tejashwi’s elder brother Tej Pratap Yadav, who leads his own outfit Janshakti Janata Dal, is locked in a multi-cornered contest. The elder son of RJD president Lalu Prasad aims to win the seat from sitting RJD MLA Mukesh Raushan. The presence of Lok Janshakti Party Ram Vilas nominee Sanjay Singh, representing the NDA, and Independent candidate Ashma Parveen, the 2020 runner-up, has added complexity to the race.
Several ministers in the Nitish Kumar-led government, including Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, are also seeking electoral validation in this phase. Sinha is contesting from Lakhisarai, aiming for a fourth straight victory against Congress candidate Amresh Kumar and Jan Suraaj Party nominee Suraj Kumar. Choudhary, who has been serving his second term in the legislative council, is contesting a direct election after nearly a decade from Tarapur. His performance is seen as crucial to solidifying his growing influence within the BJP, a party he joined less than ten years ago. He faces RJD’s Arun Kumar Sah, who narrowly lost the same seat in 2020 by around 5,000 votes.
BJP minister Mangal Pandey, also a former state party president, is contesting his first assembly election from Siwan. He faces RJD veteran Awadh Bihari Chaudhary, a multiple-term MLA and former assembly Speaker. The neighboring seat of Raghunathpur is drawing attention due to the candidature of Osama Shahab, the son of late gangster-turned-politician Mohammad Shahabuddin, who dominated the region for decades. The NDA has used his candidature to accuse the RJD of promoting the return of what they term “jungle raj,” with leaders such as Himanta Biswa Sarma even remarking that his name evokes the memory of terrorist Osama Bin Laden.
Other notable contestants include folk singer Maithili Thakur representing the BJP from Aliganj, Bhojpuri star Khesari Lal Yadav contesting from Chhapra on an RJD ticket, and actor Ritesh Pandey contesting from Kargahar on behalf of the Jan Suraaj Party.
Around a dozen ministers, mostly from the BJP, are in the electoral field in this phase. They include Nitin Nabin from Bankipur, Sanjay Saraogi from Darbhanga, Jibesh Kumar from Jale, and Kedar Prasad Gupta from Kurhani, each defending their seats. JD-U ministers Shrawan Kumar from Nalanda and Vijay Kumar Chaudhary from Sarairanjan also face key contests.
One of the most closely watched battles is in Mokama, where JD-U candidate Anant Singh, currently in jail for his alleged role in the killing of a Jan Suraaj Party supporter, is facing RJD’s Veena Devi, the wife of former gangster Suraj Bhan.
The Election Commission reported that Digha constituency, representing the western part of Patna, has the highest number of voters at about 4.58 lakh, while Barbigha in Sheikhpura district has the lowest at around 2.32 lakh. Kurhani and Muzaffarpur each have 20 candidates contesting, the highest in this phase, while the reserved constituencies of Bhorey, Alauli, and Parbatta have only five candidates each.
Voting will take place at 45,341 polling stations, with a majority located in rural regions. The total number of voters in this phase is 3.75 crore, including 10.72 lakh newly registered electors. The number of voters aged 18 to 19 stands at 7.38 lakh. The Election Commission noted that the population of the constituencies going to polls is around 6.6 crore, meaning nearly three crore residents are not on the voters’ list, mainly due to age or other factors.
The ongoing assembly elections follow a recent special intensive revision of electoral rolls, which now record 7.24 crore registered voters across Bihar, roughly 60 lakh fewer than before the revision exercise.
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]]>The BJP leader made these allegations during a press interaction in Chitradurga, claiming that the funds were collected at a dinner meeting hosted by the Chief Minister for his colleagues. Sriramulu stated that the timing of the funds being raised coincides with speculations about a potential leadership change in the Congress government.
Siddaramaiah’s Efforts to Secure His Position
Sriramulu suggested that Siddaramaiah’s position as Chief Minister is under threat, especially with the Congress government nearing the halfway mark of its five-year term. He mentioned that Siddaramaiah is making efforts to retain his role, particularly ahead of his scheduled visit to Delhi on November 15. Sriramulu referred to this period as a potential “November revolution,” with rumors circulating about changes in the leadership.
He also pointed out that the funds being raised by Siddaramaiah were intended for Congress’ campaign in Bihar, indicating that the Chief Minister is trying to ensure the party’s success in the state elections to help secure his political future in Karnataka.
Sriramulu emphasized that the fundraising started after the announcement of the Bihar Assembly elections and described it as part of Siddaramaiah’s strategy to protect his position as the head of Karnataka’s state government.
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]]>Special Judge Vishal Gogne, in a detailed 244-page order, observed that there is substantial suspicion that Lalu Yadav was the key conspirator behind the scam. The court charged the trio, along with 11 others, under serious offenses including criminal conspiracy, fraud, abuse of official position and misconduct by a public servant. The court has scheduled daily hearings starting from October 27
Allegations Against the Yadav Family
According to the court’s findings, Lalu Prasad Yadav, during his tenure as Railway Minister, is alleged to have conspired with Sujata Hotels’ directors Bijay and Vinay Kochhar to manipulate the tendering process related to IRCTC hotels in Ranchi and Puri.
The Kochhar brothers allegedly transferred a valuable plot of land in Patna to a company linked to Lalu’s close aide Prem Chand Gupta. That company eventually came under the control of the Yadav family, and the land was officially transferred to them at a highly undervalued rate.
The judge noted that the evidence points toward serious doubts about Lalu’s role in skewing the tender process for personal gain, resulting in loss to the exchequer and undue benefits to his family.
Court Rejects Political Motive Argument
The defense had argued that the case was politically motivated, especially as it has resurfaced just before elections. However, the court dismissed the claim, stating that political motivation cannot be used as a blanket defense. It also added that if today’s investigation is being labeled as politically driven, it could equally be argued that the earlier closure of the case was politically influenced.
“The court does not accept the argument of political vendetta,” the judge said.
Tejashwi Yadav Calls It Political Vendetta
In response to the court’s decision, Tejashwi Yadav maintained that the case is part of a **“political witch hunt.”** He stated:
“This is clearly a case of revenge politics. As elections approach, such cases are deliberately brought up. We respect the judiciary and will fight the case legally and politically.”
BJP Responds: “This Is the RJD Model
BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad criticized the RJD, alleging that the party has a history of corruption.
“Taking land from the poor in exchange for job promises, manipulating contracts, and engaging in massive scams like fodder and bitumen — this is the governance model under the RJD,” he said.
Conclusion
As the case progresses, it’s poised to play a significant role in the political discourse ahead of the Bihar elections. The trial’s timing — starting just as campaigns heat up — ensures it will remain in the spotlight, with potential implications for both legal accountability and political fortunes.
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]]>Many videos are also going viral on social media, in which the police and administration people can be seen inside the house beating the MLAs with kick and punches.
In this violent clash inside the Legislature, a total of 12 MLAs, including two women legislators, have suffered injuries, many policemen and media persons have also been injured. All have been admitted to PMCH for treatment.
The opposition of Bihar has been an attacker on the ruling party inside the House for the last few days.
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]]>These leaders have become ministers JDU: Vijay Chaudhary, Vijendra Yadav, Ashok Chaudhary, Mevalal Chaudhary, Sheela Mandal BJP: Tarkishore Prasad, Renu Devi, Amarendra Pratap Singh, Mangal Pandey, Ram Sundar Rai, Rampreet Paswan, Jeevesh Mishra VIP: Mukesh Sahni HAM: Santosh Suman
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]]>Union Minister Giriraj Singh said that NDA won in Bihar. Good governance has won in Bihar. Giriraj Singh said that PM Modi saw the whole country with one eye. PM Modi has blessed the poor. Giriraj Singh said that Nitish Kumar will be the Chief Minister of Bihar. We are very excited by the results of Bihar. This is the victory of development. Prime Minister’s leadership is a victory.
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