Bihar Election Latest Updates: There has once again been a stir in the politics of Bihar. The way people participated in this great festival of democracy in the first phase of Assembly elections 2025 has surprised everyone. In the voting held on 121 seats in 18 districts, this time the voting percentage reached 64.7%, which is about 8% more than the last election. This is not just a figure, but can also be a sign of a big change in the politics of Bihar.
Is this a storm of change or a return of trust?
History is witness to the fact that whenever there is a bumper increase in voting, speculations intensify in political circles whether the public is angry or happy with the government? The same question is floating in Bihar also. Is this a seal of confidence in Nitish Kumar’s policies or a preparation for change of power? However, it is also true that there can be many reasons for increase in voting percentage such as awareness among voters, improvement in law and order and participation of women. Still, it is not easy to ignore this bumper voting of Bihar.
Magic of M Factor: Women decided the game
Women voters can become the biggest game changer in this election. Women, who are said to be the main strength of Nitish Kumar, reached the polling stations in large numbers this time too. Issues like the government’s direct assistance scheme of ₹10,000 into women’s accounts and prohibition have attracted them again. On the other hand, Tejashwi Yadav is also not far behind. He has promised to give ₹30,000 to every woman and permanent jobs to 1.37 crore Jeevika Didis. In such a situation, women’s vote can decide the trend of election results this time.
PK factor
Prashant Kishor’s Jansuraj Party is contesting on all 243 seats this time, which is creating a new equation in the politics of Bihar. PK created a direct dialogue with the public by raising grassroots issues like unemployment, migration and corruption. Even though it is too early to say how many seats he will get, it is certain that he has created a stir in the election air.
Effect of SIR
This time there has been a massive improvement in the voter list. Under special intensive revision, names of 65 lakh fake or inactive voters were removed. Due to this the actual voting percentage has naturally increased. Apart from this, lakhs of migrant Biharis who returned to the state on the occasion of Chhath festival also participated in voting. It is believed that the migrants have voted on issues like unemployment and development.
Now look at the results
The meaning of increased voting has now become a puzzle for everyone. Is this the beginning of Nitish Kumar’s comeback, or is Bihar ready to welcome a new face? With the second phase on November 11 and the declaration of results on November 14, it will be decided whether the people of Bihar have voted on trust or change.