Bihar assembly polls

Bihar politics: After JD (U) betrayal, BJP sets target of 35 seats for 2024 Lok Sabha polls in state

In the 2020 Assembly polls in Bihar, the NDA had won 125 seats, with BJP winning 74 of these, the Janata Dal (United) of Nitish Kumar 43, the Vikassheel Insaan Party 4 and the Hindustan Awaam Party (Secular) 4, putting the alliance just above the requisite 122-majority mark needed to form the government.

Aug 17, 2022, 06:52 AM IST

I have made no claim, decision will be taken by NDA: Nitish Kumar on who will be Chief Minister?

Nitish Kumar said voters have given the alliance the mandate and it will form the government, adding the decision on the date of swearing-in will be taken after an informal meeting with NDA partners.

Nov 12, 2020, 20:51 PM IST

DNA Exclusive: Why did Opposition fear to flay PM Narendra Modi during Bihar Assembly election?

Prime Minister Narendra asserted that results of the Bihar assembly polls and by-polls across states have proved that "development" will be the only basis for politics in the 21st century.

Nov 12, 2020, 01:36 AM IST

With Brand Modi, CM Yogi Adityanath dismantled many Mahagathbandhan strongholds in Bihar Assembly polls

Apart from Brand Modi, the Bihar Assembly election also witnessed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's stellar performance in the electoral battle.

Nov 11, 2020, 17:27 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi hails people of Bihar for giving a decisive mandate for development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that "Every voter in Bihar has clearly stated that his priority is only and only development."

Nov 11, 2020, 01:11 AM IST

Bihar Assembly Election Result 2020: After trailing in early trends, NDA narrows gap with RJD-led 'Mahagathbandhan'

The counting of votes polled in 243 constituencies in the three-phased Bihar assembly election 2020 began on Tuesday under the watchful eyes of the Election Commission.

Nov 10, 2020, 10:37 AM IST

Bihar Assembly election 2020: RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav, sister Rohini Acharya wish Tejashwi all the best

Ahead of the Bihar Assembly election results, congratulatory messages have started pouring in for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav.

Nov 10, 2020, 09:49 AM IST

LJP chief Chirag Paswan, alleged 'vote katua', may play kingmaker's role in next Bihar government formation

Chirag earlier said he would go all out against the JD(U) only, but later pitted nearly half-a-dozen candidates against the BJP.

Nov 07, 2020, 21:52 PM IST

Over 53.51 per cent turnout till 6 PM in 2nd phase of Bihar Assembly Election 2020

The second phase of Bihar assembly election begins today with over 2.85 crore voters to decide the fate of nearly 1,500 candidates in 94 constituencies.

Nov 03, 2020, 07:11 AM IST

Bihar polls: 2.85 cr voters to decide fate of these key candidates in 2nd phase; check details

The fate of RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and his elder brother Tej Pratap Yadav, who is trying his luck from Hasanpur in Samastipur district, would be sealed in the EVM on Tuesday.

Nov 02, 2020, 22:32 PM IST

JP Nadda asks Rahul Gandhi to apologise for his stand on Pulwama attack, chides Tejashwi for flaying CM Nitish Kumar

BJP chief JP Nadda said that Rahul Gandhi "used to say that Pakistan was not involved, and we are talking about Pakistan just to trick people."

Oct 30, 2020, 22:52 PM IST

Bihar Assembly polls: 1st phase of voting passes off peacefully with 54.26% voter turnout amid COVID-19 guidelines

The first phase of the Bihar assembly election was the first major poll held in the country amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct 28, 2020, 23:49 PM IST

Darkness of lantern era over; single vote can save Bihar from becoming 'bimar': PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Modi asked, "Who can fulfill the aspirations of the poor and the middle class of Bihar? Those who looted Bihar, can they do it?

Oct 28, 2020, 17:52 PM IST

Bihar Assembly polls: Political greenhorns too trying their luck in the first phase

In the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, about 2.14 crore voters from 71 assembly constituencies will decide the political future of 1,066 candidates on Wednesday.

Oct 27, 2020, 22:30 PM IST

Bihar Assembly polls: Fate of eight ministers at stake in first phase; check other key candidates

The ministers whose reputation is at stake are Agriculture Minister Dr Prem Kumar, Education Minister Krishnanandan Verma, along with others, including Shailesh Kumar, Jai Kumar Singh, Santosh Kumar Nirala, Ramnarayan Mandal, Vijay Kumar Sinha, and Brijkishore Bind.

Oct 27, 2020, 21:43 PM IST