Bihar Elections 2025: Drama, Surprises, and the Battle for Change

The political heartbeat of Bihar is racing once again as the 2025 Assembly elections unfold. Nomination papers are being filed, alliances are being tested, and new faces are emerging to challenge old power structures. This election stands out for its twists, shifting loyalties, and the arrival of young challengers looking to redefine Bihar’s future.

Alliances in Flux: Who’s With Whom?

Both the NDA and the INDIA bloc (also called the Mahagathbandhan) are in the midst of last-minute negotiations over seat-sharing, each alliance hoping to stitch the broadest possible coalition before the first phase of voting. Nitish Kumar, Bihar’s perennial political survivor, remains a central figure, but even his circle has seen notable defections—three leaders from his JDU joined rival camps led by Tejashwi Yadav. In a counter-move, the BJP managed the homecoming of Ajay Nishad, a two-time MP who recently lost a Lok Sabha election running on a Congress ticket.

Meanwhile, the buzz around Prashant Kishor, the election strategist turned candidate, is getting louder. His Jan Suraaj party is fielding several contenders, and opinion polls reveal his rising popularity among young and urban voters.

Election Issues: Jobs, Justice, and Migration

At the heart of the campaigns are promises for jobs and law and order—timeless themes for Bihar, where migration out of the state is a daily reality for thousands. With unemployment and social justice dominating the manifestos, both sides are pledging everything from job creation drives to a long-promised caste census. Women voters are receiving special attention, with parties ramping up outreach efforts in a bid to win this critical slice of the electorate.

Corruption charges and counterblasts also make headlines; Tejashwi Yadav has accused the Nitish Kumar government of misusing schemes, while the NDA returns fire by reminding voters of “jungle raj” days under RJD rule.

Ground Realities: What’s Changing?

This election is setting new trends: never before has Bihar seen such close pre-poll revision of voter lists (the controversial SIR process), nor such intense outreach to women. Young faces—in RJD, Jan Suraaj, and smaller parties—are taking center stage, aiming to shake up the established order and attract first-time voters.

As the first phase covers 121 seats and the second 122, voters are caught amid promises, protests, and palpable excitement. Anti-incumbency is real, but loyalty to old alliances runs deep.

What Next?

With voting scheduled for November 6 and 11 and counting on November 14, Bihar is set for a decisive political battle. Unpredictability is the real winner so far, and every hour brings fresh drama and new alliances. Whoever wins, 2025 will go down as a turning point—a year where Bihar’s voters made their voices truly matter.

SOURCE : NDTV