Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, in a video shared on the official Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] X handle on Saturday morning, reflected on the state’s transformation during his tenure. He said that when he first took charge, the term “Bihari” was often used as an insult, but through consistent governance and progress, his administration helped restore pride in the identity. Kumar urged citizens to unite and contribute to building a “new Bihar” as the state heads into elections.
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Key Dates and Contest
Bihar will go to polls in two phases November 6 and November 11 with the counting of votes for the 243-constituencies scheduled for November 14.
The political battle lines are clearly drawn between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Nitish Kumar, and the opposition Mahagathbandhan, spearheaded by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
The NDA alliance consists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), JD(U), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), and the Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM).
On the other hand, the Mahagathbandhan includes the RJD, Congress, Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist), Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) led by Dipankar Bhattacharya, and Mukesh Sahani’s Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP).
A New Player Enters Bihar Politics
Adding to the political dynamics this year, Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj movement will make its electoral debut. Known for his background as a political strategist, Kishor’s entry could influence voter sentiment and potentially reshape Bihar’s political landscape.
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