Assembly elections

Day after poll drubbing, RJD says ‘no sorrow in defeat…will continue to raise voice among poor’

November 15, 2025 6:09 pm

On Friday, the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan received a crushing defeat in the hands of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the fiercely fought Bihar Elections 2025.

Bihar polls: BSP wins one seat, scrapes through by 30 votes

November 15, 2025 4:49 am

Satish Kumar Singh Yadav, the party candidate from Ramgarh in Kaimur district, defeated BJP's Ashok Kumar Singh by a thin margin of 30 votes.

How Biharis in Pune view NDA's election wipeout

November 15, 2025 2:11 am

Pune is home to a significant population of Bihari migrants.

Bihar Elections Results 2025: Winners and losers in highest polling constituencies

November 15, 2025 1:08 am

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to form its government in Bihar again. This year, the BJP has become the largest party in the state in terms of vote share and by number of seats.

RJD's wins and losses in Bihar Assembly elections 2025

November 14, 2025 9:32 pm

The Bharatiya Janata Party has emerged as the single-largest party with 77 seats, followed closely by the Janata Dal (United), which has secured 59 seats.

‘Victory of good governance’: CM Patel credits PM Modi for Bihar polls victory

November 14, 2025 7:16 pm

The state party unit organised a celebration – with dhol and fire crackers – at its state headquarters Shree Kamalam.

Rahul Gandhi's fake 'vote chori' narrative got a befitting reply in Bihar: Fadnavis

November 14, 2025 5:44 pm

Fadnavis said the outcome of the Bihar Assembly elections serves as a lesson for the Congress. He also pointed out that it has fared worse than AIMIM and Independent candidates.

Women and migrants will shape Bihar's future

November 14, 2025 11:52 am

This election is a contest between two moral economies of governance. The incumbents embody continuity, equity and stability. The challengers mobilise the language of aspiration, reform, and opportunity

BJP, JDU, RJD Bihar Election Result 2025 LIVE Updates: As NDA heads for historic 200-plus victory, leaders thank voters & slam Oppn

November 15, 2025 8:18 am

ECI Bihar Election Results 2025, BJP, JDU, RJD Bihar Assembly Election Result 2025 Seats Live Updates: As counting continues in the 2025 Bihar elections, the NDA leads in more than 200 seats and the Mahagathbandhan in around 30 seats. Stay tuned for live constituency-wise updates, party-wise seat tally, and ECI counting trends throughout the day.

From the Urdu Press: 'Delhi blast plot must be unearthed'; 'Prashant Kishor, Owaisi may play a post-poll role in Bihar'

November 11, 2025 5:28 pm

“The EC’s image has been dented due to the SIR row. To restore its credibility, it must act as per the Constitution and not on any government directives,” says Siasat.

Sonia Gandhi on campaign trail in Assam

March 30, 2016 6:53 pm

Sonia Gandhi on campaign trail at Biswanath Chariali in Sonitpur district, Assam.

Stage set for Assembly polls in Maharashtra

October 14, 2014 5:38 pm

On the eve of the polls in Maharashtra, poll officials were seen collecting the EVMs at various polling booths.

Today in pics: February 12, 2014

February 12, 2014 7:46 pm

Narendra Modi is interacting with people from several cities across the country as part of his ‘Chai pe Charcha’ programme.

How Congress sealed the deal in Rajasthan and MP | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

It was a close contest in both Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh between the Congress and BJP. But the grand old party did get a few things right which helped it get ahead of the bump in both the states. Manoj CG breaks it down.

BJP's silence is louder than Congress' celebration. The wait for Modi-Shah's concession speech is still on

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

The big difference between Congress and the BJP after an election result was at display on Tuesday. While after almost every election defeat Rahul Gandhi addressed the media and answered questions about the result, the BJP headquarters fell silent.

What Rahul did right: It was not the promise of better governance

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

Congress President Rahul Gandhi is rightly being credited for the grand old party's victory in three crucial states in the Hindi heartland. But what did he do right? It was not the promise of better governance. Manoj CG explains what really worked.

How the election result impacts BJP's Lok Sabha numbers | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

The change in leadership in three big states in the heart of north India may or may not influence the 2019 general election, but there will be a significant impact on the BJP's numbers in Lok Sabha. And it's not all good news. See more: https://ind

Where the BJP faltered and what Rahul Gandhi did right on the campaign trail: DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

With the Congress bagging victory in three important states in the Hindi heartland, a look at what turned the tide against the BJP in all three states. It's also interesting to see what Rahul Gandhi did right as he registers the first big wave of vic

Why the Telangana poll result should worry the BJP about southern India | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

K Chandrashekhar Rao’s Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) has swept Telangana. For the BJP, more than losing the election, the fact that these numbers put its dream to enter southern India on hold should be of greater concern.

As TRS sweeps Telangana, here’s what worked in KCR’s favour | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

K Chandrashekhar Rao will continue as Chief Minister of Telangana for a second term. The victory is, for the most part, not a surprise. But here’s what worked in his favour. And what about the Congress-TDP alliance? Liz Mathew breaks it down.

Speech analysis: How Amit Shah is toning down his attack on illegal migrants

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

As they say, timing is key. And an analysis of BJP President Amit Shah shows that before a key event across the border, he has dialed down his ferocious speeches against illegal migrants from Bangladesh.

UNBOXING with Prashant Kishor | How to plan, execute and win an election

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

Poll strategist and National Vice President of JD(U) Prashant Kishor talks about what it takes to plan, execute and win an election in this month's Unboxing.

Assembly Elections 2016: Full Coverage On Indian Express

May 17, 2016 6:19 pm