In its writ petition, Jan Suraaj had alleged large-scale irregularities in last year's elections in Bihar in which the NDA won, and sought fresh polls.
Published in March 2024 by Westland, ‘Broken Promises: Caste, Crime and Politics in Bihar’ by Mrityunjay Sharma was positioned as a research-heavy account of the ‘90s era, showing how aspirations of dignity and representation collided with weak institutions and spiralling crime.
While thousands gathered in Patna for the Bihar oath ceremony, Prashant Kishor quietly sat in a day-long silent fast at Gandhi’s Champaran ashram.
Earlier in the day, Nitish Kumar was unanimously elected the leader of the NDA legislative party, clearing the final political hurdle on his return to the top post.
Author and BJP insider Mrityunjay Sharma breaks down the real winners & lessons.
The Bihar Election 2025 felt different from the start. Voters turned up early, the mood on the ground was more intense, and Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj stepped in as a new player. A record turnout and a louder youth voice, combined with digital campaigning, made this election very different from previous years.
Bihar Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vinod Singh Gunjiyal directed that Lalit Bhushan Ranjan be immediately relieved from all election-related duties.
In a release, the ECI stated that the elections in Bihar were conducted with zero repolls.
Ahead of Bihar vote count, RJD leader Sunil Singh has warned of 'Nepal-like scenes' in the state if the results are not fair.
RJD spokesperson Priyanka Bharti dismisses exit polls favoring the NDA, saying they are funded by BJP-RSS and fail to capture Bihar’s real mood. She insists the Mahagathbandhan will form the next government, highlighting youth and women voters as key to change.
