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With the elections over, Bihar’s finance department will have to pull out the spreadsheets to redo the fiscal arithmetic as the govt will have to raise resources to not just meet the big promises made in the NDA manifesto, including more money to the 74 lakh farmers, SC students and others in the state, but also to fund capital expenditure (capex) to build two greenfield cities (New Patna and Sitapuram) and create farm infrastructure.In a state with an estimated fiscal deficit of 9.2% of gross state domestic product (GSDP) last year and own-tax revenue budgeted at 5.3% of state GDP this year, there is chatter of a review of prohibition imposed by Nitish Kumar in 2016. Getting the NDA to reverse the ban may not be easy as it has a lot of appeal with women voters who are pro-prohibition.But there is a large revenue potential since the state govt was earning over Rs 3,000 crore annually from alcohol sales in 2015-16 – more than enough to cover the Rs 2,200 crore needed for additional direct transfer to farmers. At current prices, the mop-up will only be higher.In any case, the pre-poll announcement of Rs 10,000 for the currently enrolled 1.5 crore women under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana will cost Rs 15,000 crore. Besides, an increase in the monthly pension to Rs 1,100 for 1.1 crore elders, widows and disabled will result in an additional outgo of around Rs 8,500 crore with nearly Rs 4,000 crore likely to be provided for free electricity of up to 125 units.The bill will go beyond the additional Rs 28,000-crore outgo due to the schemes already implemented. After all, the NDA manifesto promises Rs 2,000 assistance to SC students in colleges and support to fisherfolk (see graphic).As a result, Bihar is unlikely to close the financial year with a budgeted fiscal deficit of 3% of state GDP this year, unless it can reduce other expenditure or raise resources from new sources.After all, with 60% of the expenditure already committed to interest payments, salaries and pension and other establishment-related spending, there are few options.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Bihar’s New MY Formula Is Mahila & Youth’: PM Modi Targets RJD-Congress After NDA’s Landslide Win‘Too Big To Fail’: South African Envoy On Trump’s G20 Boycott, Says PM Modi’s Presence Crucial‘Misa-Priyanka Ko Dickey Mein…’: Yashwant Deshmukh’s Message to RJD–Cong After NDA’s Bihar WinAir India Bombing Returns To Spotlight, CSIS Warns Canada Of New Extremist Networks And Rising RisksSix Ways Nitish Kumar Proved ‘Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai’ As NDA Registers Big Win in Bihar Assembly Polls‘Full Stop to Many Questions’ Chirag Paswan Hails PM Modi, Nitish as NDA Soars Past 200 SeatsKerala Teenager Dies in Dubai After Rooftop Fall While Trying To Take Photos of Low-Flying PlanesPakistan’s Costly Lobbying Blitz Won Access To Trump As India Faced The Harshest Tariffs, Claims NYTChilling Terror Attack Masterplan: How Medical Professionals Built A 5-Step Nationwide Bombing PlotBihar Assembly Poll Results: NDA Touches 200-Seat Lead, Congress Intensifies SIR, Vote Chori Attacks123PhotostoriesShah Rukh Khan closes the year powerful and proudEgg white versus egg yolk: Which one is healthier for breakfast7 dhaba-style dal preparations to try at home5 unique attractions in America that will make you say “I can’t believe this is real”!From BF Karan Kundrra wanting to marry her right after Bigg Boss to her near-fatal injury on Khatron Ke Khiladi: Tejasswi Prakash talks about life, career and loveSlow down aging naturally: 6 scientifically proven foods that workTop 5 platinum producing countries that generate over 90% of the world’s total platinum5 foods to combine with leftover rice for better nutritionMeet the eagles with the biggest wingspans on EarthLearning with purpose: 5 quotes by Dr BR Ambedkar that students can carry for life123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo BallGiannis AntetokounmpoJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottBrazilian Bodybuilder Found DeadPercy HarvinStephen Curry

With the elections over, Bihar’s finance department will have to pull out the spreadsheets to redo the fiscal arithmetic as the govt will have to raise resources to not just meet the big promises made in the NDA manifesto, including more money to the 74 lakh farmers, SC students and others in the state, but also to fund capital expenditure (capex) to build two greenfield cities (New Patna and Sitapuram) and create farm infrastructure.In a state with an estimated fiscal deficit of 9.2% of gross state domestic product (GSDP) last year and own-tax revenue budgeted at 5.3% of state GDP this year, there is chatter of a review of prohibition imposed by Nitish Kumar in 2016. Getting the NDA to reverse the ban may not be easy as it has a lot of appeal with women voters who are pro-prohibition.But there is a large revenue potential since the state govt was earning over Rs 3,000 crore annually from alcohol sales in 2015-16 – more than enough to cover the Rs 2,200 crore needed for additional direct transfer to farmers. At current prices, the mop-up will only be higher.In any case, the pre-poll announcement of Rs 10,000 for the currently enrolled 1.5 crore women under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana will cost Rs 15,000 crore. Besides, an increase in the monthly pension to Rs 1,100 for 1.1 crore elders, widows and disabled will result in an additional outgo of around Rs 8,500 crore with nearly Rs 4,000 crore likely to be provided for free electricity of up to 125 units.The bill will go beyond the additional Rs 28,000-crore outgo due to the schemes already implemented. After all, the NDA manifesto promises Rs 2,000 assistance to SC students in colleges and support to fisherfolk (see graphic).As a result, Bihar is unlikely to close the financial year with a budgeted fiscal deficit of 3% of state GDP this year, unless it can reduce other expenditure or raise resources from new sources.After all, with 60% of the expenditure already committed to interest payments, salaries and pension and other establishment-related spending, there are few options.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Bihar’s New MY Formula Is Mahila & Youth’: PM Modi Targets RJD-Congress After NDA’s Landslide Win‘Too Big To Fail’: South African Envoy On Trump’s G20 Boycott, Says PM Modi’s Presence Crucial‘Misa-Priyanka Ko Dickey Mein…’: Yashwant Deshmukh’s Message to RJD–Cong After NDA’s Bihar WinAir India Bombing Returns To Spotlight, CSIS Warns Canada Of New Extremist Networks And Rising RisksSix Ways Nitish Kumar Proved ‘Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai’ As NDA Registers Big Win in Bihar Assembly Polls‘Full Stop to Many Questions’ Chirag Paswan Hails PM Modi, Nitish as NDA Soars Past 200 SeatsKerala Teenager Dies in Dubai After Rooftop Fall While Trying To Take Photos of Low-Flying PlanesPakistan’s Costly Lobbying Blitz Won Access To Trump As India Faced The Harshest Tariffs, Claims NYTChilling Terror Attack Masterplan: How Medical Professionals Built A 5-Step Nationwide Bombing PlotBihar Assembly Poll Results: NDA Touches 200-Seat Lead, Congress Intensifies SIR, Vote Chori Attacks123PhotostoriesShah Rukh Khan closes the year powerful and proudEgg white versus egg yolk: Which one is healthier for breakfast7 dhaba-style dal preparations to try at home5 unique attractions in America that will make you say “I can’t believe this is real”!From BF Karan Kundrra wanting to marry her right after Bigg Boss to her near-fatal injury on Khatron Ke Khiladi: Tejasswi Prakash talks about life, career and loveSlow down aging naturally: 6 scientifically proven foods that workTop 5 platinum producing countries that generate over 90% of the world’s total platinum5 foods to combine with leftover rice for better nutritionMeet the eagles with the biggest wingspans on EarthLearning with purpose: 5 quotes by Dr BR Ambedkar that students can carry for life123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo BallGiannis AntetokounmpoJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottBrazilian Bodybuilder Found DeadPercy HarvinStephen Curry

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With the elections over, Bihar’s finance department will have to pull out the spreadsheets to redo the fiscal arithmetic as the govt will have to raise resources to not just meet the big promises made in the NDA manifesto, including more money to the 74 lakh farmers, SC students and others in the state, but…

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Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati’s “Kaantha” has made a strong debut, earning Rs 4 crore on its opening day. The period drama, set in 1950s Madras, explores the conflict between a megastar and his mentor. Praised for its grand scale and performances, the film’s transparent plot is a minor drawback. With positive momentum, “Kaantha” is…

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NEW DELHI: PM Modi termed NDA’s landslide performance as “sushasan ki jeet (victory of good governance)”, in what was seen as an endorsement of the continuation of Nitish Kumar as CM. Nitish is popular among his followers as “Sushasan Babu”, claiming to have effected a turnaround in the past 20 years by improving law and order, and development. “Victory of development has been achieved. Victory of the spirit of public welfare has been achieved. Victory of social justice has been achieved,” Modi posted on X. “I congratulate all NDA leaders for their wonderful work and CM Nitish Kumar for his leadership,” Modi said, allaying apprehensions about Nitish’s continuation as CM even as BJP emerged as the single largest party.The opposition had claimed that BJP would not reappoint Nitish as CM.Also read: With promises & warnings, Shah turned around ‘aggrieved souls’End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Bihar’s New MY Formula Is Mahila & Youth’: PM Modi Targets RJD-Congress After NDA’s Landslide Win‘Too Big To Fail’: South African Envoy On Trump’s G20 Boycott, Says PM Modi’s Presence Crucial‘Misa-Priyanka Ko Dickey Mein…’: Yashwant Deshmukh’s Message to RJD–Cong After NDA’s Bihar WinAir India Bombing Returns To Spotlight, CSIS Warns Canada Of New Extremist Networks And Rising RisksSix Ways Nitish Kumar Proved ‘Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai’ As NDA Registers Big Win in Bihar Assembly Polls‘Full Stop to Many Questions’ Chirag Paswan Hails PM Modi, Nitish as NDA Soars Past 200 SeatsKerala Teenager Dies in Dubai After Rooftop Fall While Trying To Take Photos of Low-Flying PlanesPakistan’s Costly Lobbying Blitz Won Access To Trump As India Faced The Harshest Tariffs, Claims NYTChilling Terror Attack Masterplan: How Medical Professionals Built A 5-Step Nationwide Bombing PlotBihar Assembly Poll Results: NDA Touches 200-Seat Lead, Congress Intensifies SIR, Vote Chori Attacks123PhotostoriesShah Rukh Khan closes the year powerful and proudEgg white versus egg yolk: Which one is healthier for breakfast7 dhaba-style dal preparations to try at home5 unique attractions in America that will make you say “I can’t believe this is real”!From BF Karan Kundrra wanting to marry her right after Bigg Boss to her near-fatal injury on Khatron Ke Khiladi: Tejasswi Prakash talks about life, career and loveSlow down aging naturally: 6 scientifically proven foods that workTop 5 platinum producing countries that generate over 90% of the world’s total platinum5 foods to combine with leftover rice for better nutritionMeet the eagles with the biggest wingspans on EarthLearning with purpose: 5 quotes by Dr BR Ambedkar that students can carry for life123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo BallGiannis AntetokounmpoJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottBrazilian Bodybuilder Found DeadPercy HarvinStephen Curry

NEW DELHI: PM Modi termed NDA’s landslide performance as “sushasan ki jeet (victory of good governance)”, in what was seen as an endorsement of the continuation of Nitish Kumar as CM. Nitish is popular among his followers as “Sushasan Babu”, claiming to have effected a turnaround in the past 20 years by improving law and order, and development. “Victory of development has been achieved. Victory of the spirit of public welfare has been achieved. Victory of social justice has been achieved,” Modi posted on X. “I congratulate all NDA leaders for their wonderful work and CM Nitish Kumar for his leadership,” Modi said, allaying apprehensions about Nitish’s continuation as CM even as BJP emerged as the single largest party.The opposition had claimed that BJP would not reappoint Nitish as CM.Also read: With promises & warnings, Shah turned around ‘aggrieved souls’End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Bihar’s New MY Formula Is Mahila & Youth’: PM Modi Targets RJD-Congress After NDA’s Landslide Win‘Too Big To Fail’: South African Envoy On Trump’s G20 Boycott, Says PM Modi’s Presence Crucial‘Misa-Priyanka Ko Dickey Mein…’: Yashwant Deshmukh’s Message to RJD–Cong After NDA’s Bihar WinAir India Bombing Returns To Spotlight, CSIS Warns Canada Of New Extremist Networks And Rising RisksSix Ways Nitish Kumar Proved ‘Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai’ As NDA Registers Big Win in Bihar Assembly Polls‘Full Stop to Many Questions’ Chirag Paswan Hails PM Modi, Nitish as NDA Soars Past 200 SeatsKerala Teenager Dies in Dubai After Rooftop Fall While Trying To Take Photos of Low-Flying PlanesPakistan’s Costly Lobbying Blitz Won Access To Trump As India Faced The Harshest Tariffs, Claims NYTChilling Terror Attack Masterplan: How Medical Professionals Built A 5-Step Nationwide Bombing PlotBihar Assembly Poll Results: NDA Touches 200-Seat Lead, Congress Intensifies SIR, Vote Chori Attacks123PhotostoriesShah Rukh Khan closes the year powerful and proudEgg white versus egg yolk: Which one is healthier for breakfast7 dhaba-style dal preparations to try at home5 unique attractions in America that will make you say “I can’t believe this is real”!From BF Karan Kundrra wanting to marry her right after Bigg Boss to her near-fatal injury on Khatron Ke Khiladi: Tejasswi Prakash talks about life, career and loveSlow down aging naturally: 6 scientifically proven foods that workTop 5 platinum producing countries that generate over 90% of the world’s total platinum5 foods to combine with leftover rice for better nutritionMeet the eagles with the biggest wingspans on EarthLearning with purpose: 5 quotes by Dr BR Ambedkar that students can carry for life123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo BallGiannis AntetokounmpoJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottBrazilian Bodybuilder Found DeadPercy HarvinStephen Curry

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NEW DELHI: PM Modi termed NDA’s landslide performance as “sushasan ki jeet (victory of good governance)”, in what was seen as an endorsement of the continuation of Nitish Kumar as CM. Nitish is popular among his followers as “Sushasan Babu”, claiming to have effected a turnaround in the past 20 years by improving law and…

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NEW DELHI: Alinagar, a constituency in Bihar’s Darbhanga, was catapulted into limelight when BJP decided to field Maithili Thakur, a popular young folk singer, as its candidate. The high-profile candidature immediately ignited resistance from the grassroots, with old party faithfuls threatening to contest as rebels and jeopardise PM Narendra Modi’s experiment of bringing the young into the party.Enter: Amit Shah, home minister and a veteran of several campaigns. Shah tirelessly worked phone lines to mollify each “aggrieved” soul, clearing the way to victory for Thakur on a seat considered “adverse” for BJP. Many in the party, both in Delhi and Patna, attributed the landslide win to Shah’s tireless work that involved 46 engagements, in harnessing Modi’s popularity and goodwill for CM Nitish Kumar for NDA’s candidates. Reacting to the results, Shah said in 11 years, the PM has worked wholeheartedly for Bihar, and CM Nitish Kumar has worked to pull the state out of the darkness of “jungle raj.” “A heartfelt salute to the people of ‘Bihar Bhumi’, ‘the protectors of knowledge, hard work and democracy,” Shah said.”Every single vote cast by the people of Bihar is a symbol of trust in the Modi govt’s policy against infiltrators who threaten India’s security and resources – and against those who support them. The public has given a strong answer to those who protect infiltrators for the sake of votebank politics,” he said. Terming the poll results as a “victory of every Bihari” who believes in a “developed Bihar,” Shah said those who practice ‘Jungle Raj’ and politics of appeasement will not get an opportunity to plunder. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Bihar’s New MY Formula Is Mahila & Youth’: PM Modi Targets RJD-Congress After NDA’s Landslide Win‘Too Big To Fail’: South African Envoy On Trump’s G20 Boycott, Says PM Modi’s Presence Crucial‘Misa-Priyanka Ko Dickey Mein…’: Yashwant Deshmukh’s Message to RJD–Cong After NDA’s Bihar WinAir India Bombing Returns To Spotlight, CSIS Warns Canada Of New Extremist Networks And Rising RisksSix Ways Nitish Kumar Proved ‘Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai’ As NDA Registers Big Win in Bihar Assembly Polls‘Full Stop to Many Questions’ Chirag Paswan Hails PM Modi, Nitish as NDA Soars Past 200 SeatsKerala Teenager Dies in Dubai After Rooftop Fall While Trying To Take Photos of Low-Flying PlanesPakistan’s Costly Lobbying Blitz Won Access To Trump As India Faced The Harshest Tariffs, Claims NYTChilling Terror Attack Masterplan: How Medical Professionals Built A 5-Step Nationwide Bombing PlotBihar Assembly Poll Results: NDA Touches 200-Seat Lead, Congress Intensifies SIR, Vote Chori Attacks123PhotostoriesShah Rukh Khan closes the year powerful and proudEgg white versus egg yolk: Which one is healthier for breakfast7 dhaba-style dal preparations to try at home5 unique attractions in America that will make you say “I can’t believe this is real”!From BF Karan Kundrra wanting to marry her right after Bigg Boss to her near-fatal injury on Khatron Ke Khiladi: Tejasswi Prakash talks about life, career and loveSlow down aging naturally: 6 scientifically proven foods that workTop 5 platinum producing countries that generate over 90% of the world’s total platinum5 foods to combine with leftover rice for better nutritionMeet the eagles with the biggest wingspans on EarthLearning with purpose: 5 quotes by Dr BR Ambedkar that students can carry for life123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo BallGiannis AntetokounmpoJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottBrazilian Bodybuilder Found DeadPercy HarvinStephen Curry

NEW DELHI: Alinagar, a constituency in Bihar’s Darbhanga, was catapulted into limelight when BJP decided to field Maithili Thakur, a popular young folk singer, as its candidate. The high-profile candidature immediately ignited resistance from the grassroots, with old party faithfuls threatening to contest as rebels and jeopardise PM Narendra Modi’s experiment of bringing the young into the party.Enter: Amit Shah, home minister and a veteran of several campaigns. Shah tirelessly worked phone lines to mollify each “aggrieved” soul, clearing the way to victory for Thakur on a seat considered “adverse” for BJP. Many in the party, both in Delhi and Patna, attributed the landslide win to Shah’s tireless work that involved 46 engagements, in harnessing Modi’s popularity and goodwill for CM Nitish Kumar for NDA’s candidates. Reacting to the results, Shah said in 11 years, the PM has worked wholeheartedly for Bihar, and CM Nitish Kumar has worked to pull the state out of the darkness of “jungle raj.” “A heartfelt salute to the people of ‘Bihar Bhumi’, ‘the protectors of knowledge, hard work and democracy,” Shah said.”Every single vote cast by the people of Bihar is a symbol of trust in the Modi govt’s policy against infiltrators who threaten India’s security and resources – and against those who support them. The public has given a strong answer to those who protect infiltrators for the sake of votebank politics,” he said. Terming the poll results as a “victory of every Bihari” who believes in a “developed Bihar,” Shah said those who practice ‘Jungle Raj’ and politics of appeasement will not get an opportunity to plunder. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Bihar’s New MY Formula Is Mahila & Youth’: PM Modi Targets RJD-Congress After NDA’s Landslide Win‘Too Big To Fail’: South African Envoy On Trump’s G20 Boycott, Says PM Modi’s Presence Crucial‘Misa-Priyanka Ko Dickey Mein…’: Yashwant Deshmukh’s Message to RJD–Cong After NDA’s Bihar WinAir India Bombing Returns To Spotlight, CSIS Warns Canada Of New Extremist Networks And Rising RisksSix Ways Nitish Kumar Proved ‘Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai’ As NDA Registers Big Win in Bihar Assembly Polls‘Full Stop to Many Questions’ Chirag Paswan Hails PM Modi, Nitish as NDA Soars Past 200 SeatsKerala Teenager Dies in Dubai After Rooftop Fall While Trying To Take Photos of Low-Flying PlanesPakistan’s Costly Lobbying Blitz Won Access To Trump As India Faced The Harshest Tariffs, Claims NYTChilling Terror Attack Masterplan: How Medical Professionals Built A 5-Step Nationwide Bombing PlotBihar Assembly Poll Results: NDA Touches 200-Seat Lead, Congress Intensifies SIR, Vote Chori Attacks123PhotostoriesShah Rukh Khan closes the year powerful and proudEgg white versus egg yolk: Which one is healthier for breakfast7 dhaba-style dal preparations to try at home5 unique attractions in America that will make you say “I can’t believe this is real”!From BF Karan Kundrra wanting to marry her right after Bigg Boss to her near-fatal injury on Khatron Ke Khiladi: Tejasswi Prakash talks about life, career and loveSlow down aging naturally: 6 scientifically proven foods that workTop 5 platinum producing countries that generate over 90% of the world’s total platinum5 foods to combine with leftover rice for better nutritionMeet the eagles with the biggest wingspans on EarthLearning with purpose: 5 quotes by Dr BR Ambedkar that students can carry for life123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo BallGiannis AntetokounmpoJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottBrazilian Bodybuilder Found DeadPercy HarvinStephen Curry

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NEW DELHI: Alinagar, a constituency in Bihar’s Darbhanga, was catapulted into limelight when BJP decided to field Maithili Thakur, a popular young folk singer, as its candidate. The high-profile candidature immediately ignited resistance from the grassroots, with old party faithfuls threatening to contest as rebels and jeopardise PM Narendra Modi’s experiment of bringing the young…

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The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a stunning landslide victory in Bihar, winning 202 out of 243 assembly seats. This outcome highlights Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s political resilience and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s influence, while also marking a significant moment for women voters and a strategic shift in coalition building. (Photo: PTI) PATNA: National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won a stunning landslide in Bihar, with the governing coalition headed by chief minister Nitish Kumar bagging 202 of 243 assembly seats in a hugely one-sided outcome that underscores the JDU boss’s political resilience despite two decades in office, and PM Narendra Modi’s sway over voters, while deflating the Grand Alliance’s Rahul Gandhi-led campaign against “vote theft”.The overwhelming victory puts BJP on a firm footing ahead of approaching encounters, especially in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.The outcome, which surpassed NDA’s own expectations, is seen as a pro-incumbency vote conveying gratitude to Nitish Kumar, who put the state back on track after a widely perceived 15 years of anarchy, and marks a “coming of age” moment for women voters who turned out in huge numbers to reciprocate Nitish-led NDA govt’s measures to empower them using a whole spectrum of means. It also speaks to the success of a strategy to overpower the numerically robust Muslim-Yadav combination with a broader tent covering “most backward classes”, “non-Yadav backwards”, extremely backward classes, and significant sections of Dalits.It was the first time that women – including possibly those from the Yadav community – in a supposedly “socially backward” state made themselves felt as an independent electoral category. The landslide should potentially put Nitish Kumar on the way to becoming one of India’s longest-serving CMs. Encouraged by largest party status, many in BJP may ask it to claim Bihar CM’s chair Bihar voters disregarded concerns about CM Nitish Kumar’s health and past political flip-flops to vote overwhelmingly for him. JDU’s score of 85, which would have looked improbable after the underwhelming 43 it managed five years ago, was facilitated also by perfect coordination with BJP.Nitish Does It Again: Alliance Back With Landmark 202 SeatsBJP, fuelled by Modi’s popularity in the state, has for the first time emerged as the single largest party in the state, an achievement that may encourage many in the party to stake claim to the chief ministership. BJP was also the glue for the coalition.Other members of the NDA alliance – Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party, Union minister Jitanram Manjhi’s HAM and Upendra Kushwaha’s RLM – contributed to the thumping win with spectacular strike rates.In contrast, the rival RJD-led Mahagathbandhan fared poorly. The Tejashwi-led RJD barely escaped the political ignominy of slumping below its poorest score of 22, which it had crashed to in 2010. Congress, in keeping with what has become a pattern, again fared disastrously, plumbing to an embarrassing single-digit score of 6. CPI-ML’s streak of successes since 2020 also came to a halt, with the leftist formation winning 2.Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM has secured 5 seats, but the significance of its success stretches beyond the numbers in that it reflects a yearning among Muslims to diversity options beyond “secular” options led by non-Muslims.The coronation of Tejashwi, a CM-in-waiting for five years now, has been further delayed. He now must contend with the risk of BJP making overtures to Yadavs, with RJD having been out of govt for almost 20 years now. Nitish has never dropped his attempt to claim the Muslim vote and may redouble his efforts.In terms of national politics, the Gandhi-led Congress is the bigger loser, with his “vote theft” claim not getting any traction with Bihar voters. Congress responded to the shock by sticking to its guns. But it may come under pressure from within to revisit the drawing board.The biggest letdown, however, was Prashant Kishor, whose Jan Suraaj Party drew a blank, proving yet again that a successful career in political consultancy does not automatically translate into one’s own political success.About the AuthorManoj ChaurasiaManoj Chaurasia is a senior political journalist having experience of working for top national and international media in a career spanning over 25 years. He loves writing political, offbeat and human-interest stories.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Bihar’s New MY Formula Is Mahila & Youth’: PM Modi Targets RJD-Congress After NDA’s Landslide Win‘Too Big To Fail’: South African Envoy On Trump’s G20 Boycott, Says PM Modi’s Presence Crucial‘Misa-Priyanka Ko Dickey Mein…’: Yashwant Deshmukh’s Message to RJD–Cong After NDA’s Bihar WinAir India Bombing Returns To Spotlight, CSIS Warns Canada Of New Extremist Networks And Rising RisksSix Ways Nitish Kumar Proved ‘Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai’ As NDA Registers Big Win in Bihar Assembly Polls‘Full Stop to Many Questions’ Chirag Paswan Hails PM Modi, Nitish as NDA Soars Past 200 SeatsKerala Teenager Dies in Dubai After Rooftop Fall While Trying To Take Photos of Low-Flying PlanesPakistan’s Costly Lobbying Blitz Won Access To Trump As India Faced The Harshest Tariffs, Claims NYTChilling Terror Attack Masterplan: How Medical Professionals Built A 5-Step Nationwide Bombing PlotBihar Assembly Poll Results: NDA Touches 200-Seat Lead, Congress Intensifies SIR, Vote Chori Attacks123PhotostoriesShah Rukh Khan closes the year powerful and proudEgg white versus egg yolk: Which one is healthier for breakfast7 dhaba-style dal preparations to try at home5 unique attractions in America that will make you say “I can’t believe this is real”!From BF Karan Kundrra wanting to marry her right after Bigg Boss to her near-fatal injury on Khatron Ke Khiladi: Tejasswi Prakash talks about life, career and loveSlow down aging naturally: 6 scientifically proven foods that workTop 5 platinum producing countries that generate over 90% of the world’s total platinum5 foods to combine with leftover rice for better nutritionMeet the eagles with the biggest wingspans on EarthLearning with purpose: 5 quotes by Dr BR Ambedkar that students can carry for life123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo BallGiannis AntetokounmpoJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottBrazilian Bodybuilder Found DeadPercy HarvinStephen Curry

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a stunning landslide victory in Bihar, winning 202 out of 243 assembly seats. This outcome highlights Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s political resilience and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s influence, while also marking a significant moment for women voters and a strategic shift in coalition building. (Photo: PTI) PATNA: National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won a stunning landslide in Bihar, with the governing coalition headed by chief minister Nitish Kumar bagging 202 of 243 assembly seats in a hugely one-sided outcome that underscores the JDU boss’s political resilience despite two decades in office, and PM Narendra Modi’s sway over voters, while deflating the Grand Alliance’s Rahul Gandhi-led campaign against “vote theft”.The overwhelming victory puts BJP on a firm footing ahead of approaching encounters, especially in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.The outcome, which surpassed NDA’s own expectations, is seen as a pro-incumbency vote conveying gratitude to Nitish Kumar, who put the state back on track after a widely perceived 15 years of anarchy, and marks a “coming of age” moment for women voters who turned out in huge numbers to reciprocate Nitish-led NDA govt’s measures to empower them using a whole spectrum of means. It also speaks to the success of a strategy to overpower the numerically robust Muslim-Yadav combination with a broader tent covering “most backward classes”, “non-Yadav backwards”, extremely backward classes, and significant sections of Dalits.It was the first time that women – including possibly those from the Yadav community – in a supposedly “socially backward” state made themselves felt as an independent electoral category. The landslide should potentially put Nitish Kumar on the way to becoming one of India’s longest-serving CMs. Encouraged by largest party status, many in BJP may ask it to claim Bihar CM’s chair Bihar voters disregarded concerns about CM Nitish Kumar’s health and past political flip-flops to vote overwhelmingly for him. JDU’s score of 85, which would have looked improbable after the underwhelming 43 it managed five years ago, was facilitated also by perfect coordination with BJP.Nitish Does It Again: Alliance Back With Landmark 202 SeatsBJP, fuelled by Modi’s popularity in the state, has for the first time emerged as the single largest party in the state, an achievement that may encourage many in the party to stake claim to the chief ministership. BJP was also the glue for the coalition.Other members of the NDA alliance – Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party, Union minister Jitanram Manjhi’s HAM and Upendra Kushwaha’s RLM – contributed to the thumping win with spectacular strike rates.In contrast, the rival RJD-led Mahagathbandhan fared poorly. The Tejashwi-led RJD barely escaped the political ignominy of slumping below its poorest score of 22, which it had crashed to in 2010. Congress, in keeping with what has become a pattern, again fared disastrously, plumbing to an embarrassing single-digit score of 6. CPI-ML’s streak of successes since 2020 also came to a halt, with the leftist formation winning 2.Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM has secured 5 seats, but the significance of its success stretches beyond the numbers in that it reflects a yearning among Muslims to diversity options beyond “secular” options led by non-Muslims.The coronation of Tejashwi, a CM-in-waiting for five years now, has been further delayed. He now must contend with the risk of BJP making overtures to Yadavs, with RJD having been out of govt for almost 20 years now. Nitish has never dropped his attempt to claim the Muslim vote and may redouble his efforts.In terms of national politics, the Gandhi-led Congress is the bigger loser, with his “vote theft” claim not getting any traction with Bihar voters. Congress responded to the shock by sticking to its guns. 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