Why did Mahagathbandhan lose in Bihar?
This time the election was held under the eye of digital gadgets and the Internet when every hand was carrying a smartphone at least having an account on Facebook, WhatsApp…
Bihar Election
Bihar Election Results and its Impact on Indian Masses
Bihar State Assembly election results has taken not only the political analysts but also the people of Bihar into huge surprise. Above all it has further depressed the especially…
Factors behind JDU’s underperformance in Bihar Assembly Election 2020
The continuation of Nitish Kumar led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Bihar with an absolute majority, winning 125 seats, three more than the halfway mark needed for a victory…
What just happened in Bihar?
Bihar is the only state in India that is extremely unpredictable when it comes to politics. In the Most backward state of India, a Bihari must move out of Bihar…
Bihar’s results reflect that secular parties failed to play ‘inclusive’ politics
The Bihar results are out and have proved that those who tried to influence the polls before or after through their 'exit' strategies had egg on their face. I have…
Bihar Election: An example of elegance of democracy
Most exit polls, conducted after the final phase of the Bihar assembly elections, have shown the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) led Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) ahead of the ruling National Democratic…
Muslims, terrorism, Pakistan – not development – were key issues for BJP in Bihar Polls 2020
The BJP leaders have failed to make development an electoral plank in the recently held Bihar Assembly Elections 2020. The Hindutva leaders, instead, have invoked Muslims, terrorism, and Pakistan in…
Bihar Election 2020 was truly a Digital Election
Co-Written by Dr Shekh Moinuddin & Dr Akhtar Hussain Ansari Bihar Assembly election 2020 was the first post Covid-19 election in India and considered decisive in terms of digital mapping…
When Elections Come Upper Castes Rule The Roost
The second phase of Bihar state elections is crucial. That apart, we have by polls in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and many other places. These bypolls too are crucial for…
Bihar Elections 2020: BJP plays communal card, while its ally JD (U) woos Muslims
The BJP and the JD (U) are allies during the Bihar Assembly Elections 2020 and they are seeking the mandate of the people. However, their languages and strategies are often…
Social Media, Political Rallies and Helicopters in Bihar Election 2020
Everyday political parties are changing their political strategies to counter their opponents either what medium to use for election campaigning or issues that can harness as much political support…
Bihar Election in the Pandemic Can Neither Be ‘Free’ Nor ‘Fair’
Co-Written by Mohd Shahwaiz & Shayenaz Introduction The coronavirus pandemic has unequivocally made impacts on each country and every people, in one way or another, have experienced effects in…
Bihar Assembly Elections 2020: Media shows bias towards BJP
Several leading newspapers published from Patna appear biased in favour of BJP. In their coverage, they are giving a large share of space to the BJP. Their major focus is…
Facebook, WhatsApp and Bihar Assembly Election 2020
Why Bihar Assembly election 2020 is Important? There are three reasons that made Bihar Assembly 2020 an epitome in India. First, a crucial assembly election during Covid -2019 when digital…
Understanding Politics of Silence on the ‘Muslim Questions’ in Bihar Assembly Election
Co-Written by Badre Alam Khan and Wasim Ahasan Historically, Bihar has been the birth place of several social and political movements. For instance, the “Total Revolution” led by Jaiprakash Narayan…
Political Deprivation of Muslims in Bihar
Bihar is the land of notable religious and social reformers who not only sought reform in dogmatic religious practices but also advocated social equality, social harmony and social justice- key…
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