Mahila Shakti in Bihar 2025: How female voter turnout shaped poll results and which alliance benefited most
The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections have seen an unprecedented surge in female voter participation, a trend that has reshaped the political landscape of the state. While the overall voter turnout was a record 67.13%, what stands out most is the 71.78% female voter turnout, marking a 9% higher participation rate compared to the 62.98% turnout among men. This shift in the electorate has led to an unmistakable influence of women voters on the outcome, with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) emerging as the biggest beneficiary. Here’s a detailed analysis of how this surge in Mahila Shakti (Women’s Power) translated into seats, and how it compares historically to the 2010 and 2015 female-driven turnouts.
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Bihar election result: NDA heads for historic win with over 200 seats; how it fared compared to 2020 election
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is heading for a historic victory in the Bihar Assembly elections 2025, as the JD(U)-BJP alliance is leading in over 200 seats. This is NDA’s highest-ever victory since 2010, when the JD(U)-BJP alliance won 206 of the 243 seats. In the 2020 assembly elections, NDA won 125 seats with 37.26 per cent of the total votes.
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PM Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar for NDA’s ‘unprecedented’ win in Bihar: ‘Good governance has triumphed’
PM Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar for NDA’s ‘unprecedented’ win in Bihar: ‘Good governance has triumphed’
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Mandate for women’s safety, good governance: Amit Shah on NDA’s historic victory in Bihar
As the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is heading for a landslide win in Bihar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the NDA government will fulfil its promises made to the people of the state. This is a mandate for women’s safety, good governance, and welfare of poor in Bihar, Amit Shah said and gave heartfelt salute to people of Bihar, protectors of knowledge, hard work and democracy.
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Setback for Yediyurappa as Karnataka High Court declines to quash POCSO case
In a big setback to former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, the high court has upheld the trial court’s order in a POCSO case filed against him. Yediyurappa had challenged the summons issued by the investigating agency before the lower court, but his plea was rejected.
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Delhi blast: Brezza linked to Dr Shaheen recovered, is this the car with missing 300 kg explosives?
A bomb disposal squad reached Al-Falah University in Haryana after police discovered a suspicious vehicle linked to an arrested terrorist. The Haryana Police bomb disposal team is currently examining the university campus, where a silver Brezza car belonging to the suspected terrorist, Dr. Shaheen, was found. The vehicle’s recovery prompted the deployment of the bomb squad to inspect it for possible explosives.
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mAadhaar vs new e-Aadhaar app: What are the key differences?
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has just released a new app called e-Aadhaar for Android and iOS phones. This app comes with many new features that improve upon the old mAadhaar app. The government designed this new application to make it easier for people to handle official tasks and verify documents, offering a smooth and paperless experience for users.
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Shardul Thakur traded to Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026 retention announcement
Shadul Thakur has completed his move to Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2026 season. After going unsold in the mega-auction in 2025, Lucknow Super Giants signed him as an injury replacement. The veteran featured in 10 games, claiming 13 wickets, at an economy rate of 11.02. As per understanding, Lucknow are currently looking for a premier overseas all-rounder, and to free some budget, Thakur was allowed to sign for Mumbai.
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CISCE ICSE ISC date sheet 2026 released; check exam schedule
The Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the ICSE, ISC date sheet 2026. This year, the ISC, Class 12 exam 2026 will begin on February 12, while ICSE, Class 10 exam is scheduled to commence from February 17. ICSE ISC date sheet 2026 is available on the official website- www.cisceboard.org.
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Axis My India EXIT Poll: Is the NDA making a comeback in Bihar? Check latest exit poll
Multiple exit polls released on Tuesday evening indicate a strong lead for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the BJP and JD(U), in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. The projections suggest the ruling coalition could secure between 147 and 167 seats, placing the opposition Mahagathbandhan comprising the RJD, Congress, and Left parties—far behind with an estimated 70 to 90 seats. How many seats could the NDA get according to the Axis My India Exit Poll? What might be the projected seat count for the Mahagathbandhan? Will Modi and Nitish break previous victory records? Has the Rahul-Tejashwi alliance failed to make an impact? You’ll find detailed information on all these questions here.
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