Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a record-extending tenth time on Thursday at a grand ceremony held at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. The new National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government inducted 26 cabinet ministers, reflecting the coalition arithmetic after the November 2025 Assembly elections. Key highlights…
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Bihar Election Results 2025: Full Winners & Key Takeaways
The Election Commission declared results for all 243 Bihar Assembly seats on November 14, 2025. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) delivered a resounding win, securing over 200 seats. The BJP and its ally Janata Dal (United) emerged as the major beneficiaries, while the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress…
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Bihar Elections: Phase-I Clears Without Re-polls
New Delhi, November 8, 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that no re-polls will be conducted for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, after a comprehensive scrutiny of poll-day documents and Form 17A across all 121 constituencies. The decision came following a transparent and well-documented…
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Bihar Assembly 2025: NDA Poised for Two-Thirds Majority
Patna, Bihar – Ahead of the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted on November 5, 2025, that the ruling NDA is set to form the state government with a two-thirds majority. Speaking at a rally in Jamui district, Singh criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi,…
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PM Modi to Hold Patna Roadshow, Address Poll Rallies in Bihar
PM Modi to Hold Patna Roadshow, Address Poll Rallies in Bihar Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will spearhead the BJP’s campaign in Bihar today with a high-energy roadshow in Patna and election rallies in Bhojpur and Nawada. The events mark a major push by the BJP ahead of the crucial…
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ECI Mobilises 348 Observers for Smooth Bihar Assembly Polls
New Delhi, October 31, 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) convened a video-conference with all 348 observers deployed for both phases of the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections, undertaking a comprehensive review of election-day arrangements and voter facilitation measures. Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir…
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ECI Orders Strict Vigil for Peaceful Bihar Elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday reviewed inter-State border preparedness for the forthcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 and directed heightened vigilance to ensure a peaceful, inducement-free poll. The high-level coordination meeting brought together Chief Secretaries, DGPs and Home Principal Secretaries of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal,…
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1950 Helpline & BLO Call: Voter Assistance Made Easy
New Delhi,30 October 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has activated the National Voter Helpline and state/district contact centres to help citizens with election-related queries and grievances. Central to the rollout are the toll-free number 1950 and a new ECINet feature Book-a-Call with BLO that lets voters schedule a direct call…
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Home Voting Begins for Elderly, Disabled in Bihar Polls 2025
Patna, 29 October 2025: In a landmark step towards inclusive democracy, elderly and disabled voters in Patna began casting their votes from home on Wednesday, ahead of the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 scheduled for November 6. The two-day “home voting service,” launched by the Election Commission…
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62% Bihar Election Candidates Hold Graduate Degrees
Patna, October 28, 2025: Bihar’s upcoming Assembly elections are witnessing a remarkable shift a growing number of candidates come armed with higher educational qualifications, reflecting a changing trend in state politics. According to affidavits and nomination documents filed by contestants, around 62% of Bihar Assembly election candidates hold a graduate…