Bihar Election Analysis: NDA Dominates as Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Fails to Win a Single Seat

This special report analyses the 2025 Bihar Assembly election results, where the NDA coalition secured a decisive victory. The discussion delves into key political trends, including the BJP's emergence as the state's single largest party and the paradoxical performance of the RJD, which maintained a high vote share but saw its seat count plummet. The programme examines the continued influence of 'Bahubali' strongmen in Bihar politics, with candidates like Anant Singh being fielded despite criminal cases. It also scrutinises the persistent issue of women's underrepresentation in leadership roles, questioning why female voters are not translated into female candidates. The panel reflects on the electoral failure of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party, which did not win any seats despite a high-profile campaign.