Bihar’s surprising landslide victory for Nitish Kumar’s NDA is attributed to coalition expansion and voter focus on good governance, not just freebies. Despite perceptions of stagnation, Bihar’s economy shows significant growth, driven by construction and central govt investments. Out-migration, often seen as a problem, is actually boosting rural wages and remittances, paving the way for future prosperity.
Why, against expectations, did the Nitish Kumar-led NDA win a landslide victory in the Bihar election, with 202 seats out of 243? Many political experts point to the expansion of the NDA coalition, which this time included Chirag Paswan’s LJP and Jitan Manjhi’s HAM.
They helped the NDA vote share to rise from 37% in the previous state election to around 47% (provisional estimates) this time.
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This article was originally published by The Times of India on Nov 15, 2025.
