Selected Tag: Bihar
Selected Tag: Bihar

Bihar’s Economy Is Hostage to Its Politics: Its People Deserve Better

Bihar stands at a crossroads where political disinterest threatens to choke its economic promise. Unlocking its vast human potential and demographic dividend requires governance that prioritises growth over electoral gains.

Sharmila Kantha

October 28, 2025 at 8:08 AM IST

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Bihar Election 2025: NDA Banks on Experience, RJD Bets on Change

BJP-JDU is backing experience and RJD betting on change, as caste dynamics drive ticket distribution across key social groups in Bihar elections.

Amitabh Tiwari

October 23, 2025 at 11:58 AM IST

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Inflexion Point: Can Bihar Break Free from Caste Politics in Elections 2025?

Nearly 90% of Bihar’s assembly constituencies display entrenched caste-based voting patterns that cut across party lines

Amitabh Tiwari

October 14, 2025 at 10:49 AM IST

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As Bihar Turns Into a Battleground, Swing Voters Could Rewrite the Map

With Bihar set to vote in two phases on November 6 and 11, a survey reveals shifting loyalties, restless youth, and why 70 swing seats could decide Patna’s fate.

BasisPoint Insight

October 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM IST

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Supreme Court’s Ruling May Set the Course for Land Justice in Bihar

The Supreme Court’s ruling on Bihar’s land registration law could curb fraud, protect the poor, and strengthen institutions critical for development.

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Sudipta Sarangi

October 4, 2025 at 7:56 AM IST

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The ABC and D of Bihar Elections

Bihar heads into the 2025 polls with 74.2 million voters and a three-cornered contest between NDA, Mahagathbandhan, and Jan Suraj. At the heart of the battle lies the ABCD seat classification system; a metric that reveals where each alliance truly stands.

Amitabh Tiwari

October 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM IST

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Mastering the Regional Disparities Key to Bihar Elections

Bihar heads into elections with stark regional divides shaping the contest. Each of its nine zones has distinct demographics, challenges, and political leanings Decoding these disparities is key to understanding past results and the road ahead.

Amitabh Tiwari

September 29, 2025 at 9:56 AM IST

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Bihar 2025

Travel Diaries: Of North-South and Other Divides

Traditional fear factors continue to influence core voter decisions, maintaining rigid voting patterns that have characterised Bihar politics for decades.

Amitabh Tiwari

September 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM IST

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Tight Race; Voter Turnout, Last Minute Swings Remain Key

Vote Vibe's Bihar Survey: Jan Suraj may be the decider in knife-edge contests—like LJP was in 2020, when its votes exceeded winning margins in 73 of 243 seats.

Amitabh Tiwari

September 12, 2025 at 12:35 PM IST

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