The 2024 Bihar election results have reshaped the state’s political dynamics, with surprising victories and crushing defeats. As the final votes were tallied, NextMinuteNews analyzes the key players who triumphed and those who fell short in this high-stakes battle.
Biggest Winners of Bihar Election 2024
1. Nitish Kumar: The Unshaken Kingmaker
Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) proved its resilience yet again, leveraging strategic alliances and governance-focused campaigns. Despite anti-incumbency murmurs, Kumar’s tie-up with the BJP secured a stable mandate, reinforcing his reputation as Bihar’s most adaptable leader.
2. BJP: Strengthening Its Eastern Stronghold
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expanded its footprint in Bihar, increasing both seats and vote share. Though playing a supporting role to JD(U), the BJP’s grassroots mobilization and national leadership appeal cemented its position as a dominant force.
3. Chirag Paswan: The Surprise Performer
Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (LJP-Ram Vilas) staged an impressive comeback, winning key seats despite being excluded from the NDA. His focus on Nitish Kumar’s governance gaps and Paswan community loyalty paid off, marking him as a future contender.
4. Women Voters: The Game Changers
Schemes like subsidized education and anti-liquor policies drove record women turnout, favoring parties with strong welfare agendas. This trend highlights women’s growing electoral influence in Bihar.
Biggest Losers of Bihar Election 2024
1. RJD: Falling Short of Expectations
Tejashwi Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) improved its 2020 tally but failed to unseat the NDA. Despite a jobs-focused campaign, the party couldn’t overcome caste arithmetic and Nitish Kumar’s incumbency advantage.
2. Congress: A Continued Decline
The Congress party’s poor performance—even as part of the Mahagathbandhan—exposed its weakening hold in Bihar. Lacking local leadership and a clear agenda, the party risks irrelevance in the state.
3. AIMIM: Limited Impact
Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM won a few seats but failed to disrupt the Mahagathbandhan’s Muslim vote bank. Its polarizing strategy restricted growth beyond isolated constituencies.
4. Smaller Parties: Marginalized in Bipolar Contest
Regional outfits like VIP and HAM were squeezed out as voters consolidated behind NDA and RJD-led blocs, signaling a shift toward two-coalition politics.
Key Takeaways and Future Outlook
- Nitish Kumar’s survival skills and BJP’s expansion define Bihar’s political future.
- RJD must reinvent itself beyond caste-based appeal to challenge the NDA.
- Chirag Paswan’s rise adds a new variable to Bihar’s equations.
With coalition governance underway, Bihar’s political volatility remains unchecked.
—By [Your Name], Political Analyst, NextMinuteNews
