Poll authorities in Bihar have not received any application from candidates who were defeated in the recently-held Assembly polls with a request for EVM burnt-memory or microcontroller verification, the Election Commission (EC) said on Thursday.
It said no similar request was received for the eight Assembly bypolls held along with the second phase of polling in the Bihar election on November 11.
Following directions from the Supreme Court, the EC had issued revised standard operating procedures on post-counting checking and the verification of burnt memory or microcontroller of electronic voting machines (EVMs) on June 17, under which candidates at serial number 2 or 3, behind the highest-polled candidates, could seek checking and verification of EVMs within seven days of the declaration of the poll results.
The results of the Bihar election and Assembly bypolls were announced on November 14.

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Election Commission said no similar request was received for the eight Assembly bypolls held along with the second phase of polling in the Bihar election on November 11

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The new Bihar cabinet comprises 14 ministers from the BJP, eight from the JD(U), two from the LJP (Ram Vilas), and one each from Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) and the Rashtriya Lok Morcha

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Both leaders, who served as deputy chief ministers in the outgoing government, were re-elected in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections

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Only 64 constituencies or one-fourth of the total strength of the house had re-elected the same parties in 2010

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NDA is set to form a new 35-member Nitish Kumar-led ministry after the 17th Assembly ended, as JDU-BJP finalise berths and the opposition names Tejashwi Yadav its leader

The Congress leader asserted that every effort was made to win the Assembly election, and all the senior leaders went to campaign

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With a landslide victory in Bihar assembly polls placing the NDA firmly in the saddle, leaders of the alliance on Saturday appeared to have got down to the brass tacks of forming a new government in the state.
Coalition partners made a beeline at 1, Anne Marg, the official residence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the longest-serving incumbent, who heads the JD(U).
Notable visitors included Union minister Chirag Paswan, who is excited at the prospects of his Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) sharing power in the state as well.
I have congratulated Nitish Kumar ji on the victory. The NDA's win puts paid to the opposition's false narrative that there has been a rift between the two of us. Even during the campaign, the CM canvassed in seats where our candidate was contesting. We reciprocated the gesture and supported the JD(U) candidate in Alauli, which has been our home turf, Paswan told reporters.
Situated in his native Khagaria district, Alauli, a reserved seat, was represented by th

Notable visitors included Union minister Chirag Paswan, who is excited at the prospects of his Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) sharing power in the state as well

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the people of Bihar had rejected those who spewed the poison of casteism and the Congress, which has become a Muslim League-Maoist combination.
Taking a swipe at Rahul Gandhi, he said the Congress' nationalist leaders who had worked with former prime ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were sad due to the stunts of namdar.
He was speaking at a programme to felicitate him by people hailing from Bihar living in Surat for the BJP-led NDA's massive victory in the assembly polls in the eastern state.
The Congress' spate of electoral defeats in the last decade is a matter of introspection for that party, said Modi.
People have rejected the Muslim League-Maoist Congress' (MMC) party. Not only that, but the nationalist leaders in that party who had worked with Indiraji and Rajivji are sad due to the stunts of namdaar' (Rahul Gandhi), Modi said.
They (Congress) cannot explain the poll rout to their allies and even to their workers. They ha

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Taking a swipe at Rahul Gandhi, he said the Congress' nationalist leaders who had worked with former prime ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were sad due to the stunts of namdar

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai on Saturday termed Bihar Assembly election result as a turning point in the country's political history.
Speaking to reporters here on the side lines of a training programme organised for the party's booth level agents in the context of the Special intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Annamalai said, "The Bihar poll verdict is historic and shows people's massive support to register a landslide win for the NDA. It is a turning point in the country's political history and a overwhelming pro incumbency vote".
He said that the Bihar electorate have smashed all lies, baseless allegations and empty charges made by the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi against the BJP in particular and the NDA in general during the poll campaign as the people were fully convinced that the development centric policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and governance model of the JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar.
Bihar Assembly poll results would have its impact in the

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Annamalai said that the SIR was welcomed by the people as it was intended to remove deceased voters, migrant electorate and refugees

Paswan said the opposition is creating a "false narrative" that he is not on good terms with Nitish Kumar

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In a significant pre-election announcement, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav has unveiled a sweeping plan to provide permanent government jobs

As Bihar heads to polls in November 2025, the political battlefield is alive with old legacies, new ambitions, and unexpected faces. From Tejashwi Yadav’s bid to lead the Mahagathbandhan

Ahead of the Bihar elections, PM Narendra Modi launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana aimed at empowering more than 75 lakh women across the state.

Ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly polls, the Election Commission’s special revision of electoral rolls has led to over 35 lakh names being struck off.

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to halt the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar but questioned its timing of being done just months ahead of Assembly elections.

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Bihar saw ‘North Korea-style' polls, claims Digvijaya Singh

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	Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday claimed that the Bihar assembly election results were similar to the polls held in North Korea, Russia and China, where &ldquo;all votes go to one party&rdquo;.</div>
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	&ldquo;Sixty-two lakh names were deleted, and 20 lakh names were added. The Election Commission (EC) has not clarified whose names were removed and whose were added. The results that have come resemble elections in North Korea, China and Russia, where all votes go to one party,&rdquo; he said.</div>

I spoke against criminals and those who are accused of corruption: RK Singh

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	On his resignation from the BJP following suspension from the party, former Union Minister RK Singh said: &ldquo;I have given my response. I made a remark that people with a criminal background should not be given tickets. This is not an anti-party statement. This is a statement in the interest of the party and the country... I spoke against criminals and those who are accused of corruption. How is this anti-party statement?... I have sent my resignation letter to the party (BJP) President Nadda ji.&rdquo;</div>

BJP trashes Cong's SIR claims, says people punished Mahagathbandhan for defaming country

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	The BJP slammed the Congress for blaming the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls for the Mahagathbandhan&#39;s crushing defeat in Bihar, and said people &quot;punished&quot; the opposition alliance for defaming the country and creating divisions in society on the lines of castes and religion.</div>
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Bihar had rejected those who spewed the poison of casteism: PM Modi

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	Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the people of Bihar had rejected those who spewed the poison of casteism and the Congress, which has become a Muslim League-Maoist combination.</div>
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	Taking a swipe at Rahul Gandhi, he said the Congress&#39; nationalist leaders who had worked with former prime ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were sad due to the &ldquo;stunts of namdar&rdquo;.</div>
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Jo jeeta wohi Sikandar: Fadnavis on Bihar poll results; says Oppn must accept defeat and introspect

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	Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday countered the criticism targeted at the NDA after its landslide victory in Bihar, by asserting that the one who wins becomes the emperor, and asked the Opposition to accept defeat, identify mistakes and introspect.</div>
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Rahul Gandhi meets Kharge to discuss Congress' Bihar poll drubbing, party asserts 'vote chori' charge

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	A day after facing a severe drubbing in Bihar, the Congress on Saturday questioned the role of the Election Commission in the poll process while its top leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, went into a huddle to discuss the poll outcome.</div>
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Why EC allowed distribution of scheme funds during Bihar polls: Sharad Pawar

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar said the women&rsquo;s entrepreneurship scheme influenced the NDA&rsquo;s victory in the Bihar elections, while questioning how the Election Commission allowed fund distribution during the poll period. &ldquo;The outcome of the Bihar polls was largely as predicted by Nitish Kumar. Women played a decisive role, and the scheme depositing ₹10,000 into their bank accounts had a favourable impact for the NDA,&rdquo; Pawar said.

NDA's win in Bihar elections destroyed opposition's false narratives: Chirag Paswan

While addressing the media, LJP (Ram Vilas) chief and Union Minister Chirag Paswan said, &ldquo;I am glad the NDA&rsquo;s performance has debunked all the false narratives spread by opposition leaders. When they claimed RJD was the largest party and that the then LoP Tejashwi Yadav would soon become CM, I had clearly stated that these claims were baseless.&rdquo;

BJP suspends ex-Union minister Raj Kumar Singh over 'anti-party' activities

Former Union Minister Raj Kumar Singh, known for his recent criticisms of the NDA in Bihar, was suspended from the BJP on Saturday for &ldquo;anti-party&rdquo; activities. Singh has received a suspension order from the BJP state headquarters and has been asked to explain why he should not be expelled from the party. In a related move, the party also suspended MLC Ashok Kumar Agrawal and his wife Usha Agrawal, the Mayor of Katihar.

After Bihar, NDA will script victory in Tamil Nadu, says BJP state chief

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	After Bihar, the NDA is poised for a decisive win in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, BJP state president Nainar Nagendran said. He added that the Bihar election results reflected recognition of the BJP-led central government&rsquo;s good governance and the JD(U)&rsquo;s performance, while rejecting those who spread misinformation about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive. &ldquo;While we did not anticipate such a landslide in Bihar, this is a massive victory for our alliance,&rdquo; Nagendran said.</div>
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Cash transfers to accounts of women key to NDA's victory in Bihar: Jan Suraaj

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	Jan Suraaj Party national president Uday Singh expressed disappointment over the Bihar Assembly election results, saying, &ldquo;We are disappointed with the outcome of the polls but not upset. Although we did not win a single seat, we will continue to oppose the ruling NDA.&rdquo;</div>
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	Singh noted that the party struggled to win support from Muslim voters in Bihar. He also pointed to the impact of the NDA government&rsquo;s cash transfers, claiming that the Rs 40,000 crore disbursed to women&rsquo;s accounts under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana &mdash; Rs 10,000 per beneficiary &mdash; played a significant role in the alliance&rsquo;s victory.</div>

Rahul Gandhi arrives at Kharge's residence after Mahagathbandhan’s dismal Bihar performance

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	Following the Mahagathbandhan&rsquo;s heavy defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited party president Mallikarjun Kharge&rsquo;s residence in New Delhi to discuss the party&rsquo;s poor performance in the state.</div>
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	Earlier, Gandhi described the Bihar polls as &ldquo;unfair from the beginning,&rdquo; after Congress managed to win fewer than 10 seats despite contesting 61. In comparison, the party had secured 19 out of 70 seats in the 2020 Bihar elections. He added that the party will review its performance and reiterated that Congress will continue to &ldquo;fight for the protection of the Constitution and democracy.&rdquo;</div>

Kerala Congress alleges rigging on 128 assembly seats in Bihar polls

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	Kerala Congress alleged rigging in 128 constituencies in the recently concluded 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. The party claimed that of the 202 seats won by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), victories in 128 constituencies followed voter deletions carried out during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive.</div>
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	After analysing the voter deletion data and comparing it with winning margins in each constituency, Congress asserted that genuine voters were arbitrarily removed under the SIR drive conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI).</div>

Union Minister Chirag Paswan meets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Union Minister and LJP(RV) chief Chirag Paswan said, &quot;I met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to congratulate him and extend my best wishes. The NDA secured a historic victory under his leadership. A delegation of LJP(RV) also met him to convey our congratulations. I am pleased that the CM acknowledged the contributions of every alliance partner in the NDA.&quot;

Tej Pratap Yadav among major losers in Bihar Assembly election

Tej Pratap Yadav, eldest son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, was defeated in the Mahua constituency. He finished third, trailing by 51,938 votes, while Sanjay Kumar Singh of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) emerged victorious, beating sitting RJD MLA Mukesh Kumar Raushan by 44,997 votes.

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat hails NDA win in Bihar elections 2025

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat praised the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for its emphatic win in the Bihar Assembly Election 2025. He highlighted the unity of the BJP and its alliance partners, saying, &quot;The main issue in the Bihar elections was &#39;jungle raj&#39; versus &#39;vikasvaad&#39;.&quot; Taking a swipe at the opposition, Shekhawat added that the election results demonstrated that voters do not fall for empty promises or schemes, dismissing the &quot;baseless vote chori allegations&quot; as an attempt to mislead the public.

People have given befitting reply to opposition: Eknath Shinde on Bihar poll results

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde praised the National Democratic Alliance&rsquo;s (NDA) sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, saying the results delivered a clear response to opposition allegations of vote chori. Shinde noted that the landslide reflected strong support for the NDA among women and youth, rejecting what he called &lsquo;jungle raj&rsquo; and endorsing development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s leadership, reported ANI.&nbsp;

NDA's big win in Bihar reflects people's voice for good governance: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday termed the National Democratic Alliance&rsquo;s emphatic victory in the Bihar Assembly elections a &ldquo;historic mandate&rdquo; for Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s leadership and development-focused governance. He said voters had decisively endorsed the NDA&rsquo;s policies, which, according to him, have delivered visible progress in infrastructure, strengthened social welfare delivery, and created greater opportunities for the youth.

Always finding fault with issues related to EVMs: Chirag Paswan slams Mahagathbandhan

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	Union Minister Chirag Paswan criticised the opposition Mahagathbandhan for repeatedly raising doubts over EVMs and targeting officials, arguing that the alliance would &ldquo;achieve something better&rdquo; if it focused on self-assessment instead of constant allegations.</div>
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	&ldquo;Finding fault with every issue, blaming EVMs and blaming officials, If they spent as much time on their own assessment as they do on finding fault, then Congress and RJD would likely achieve something better,&rdquo; reported ANI. He added that no Bihari accepts personal remarks that cross limits, and said the Mahagathbandhan has repeatedly suffered losses because of such behaviour.</div>
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Bihar verdict doesn't 'whitewash' ECI's actions: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday congratulated JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar on securing a decisive victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, and praised RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for a &ldquo;tireless and spirited campaign.&rdquo; He, however, sharply criticised the Election Commission of India, saying the results did not absolve the institution of its &ldquo;misdeeds and reckless actions.&rdquo; Stalin said the Commission&rsquo;s credibility had eroded in recent years, arguing that &ldquo;the reputation of the ECI is at its lowest point.&rdquo;

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