Bihar polls: Mandate that re-coloured Magadh — a tale of two maps dipped in different hues

Bihar’s election results stunned pollsters as Nitish Kumar’s NDA secured a decisive victory, humbling the opposition. The mandate underscored the power of disciplined coalitions, targeted welfare, and strategic caste alliances. Nitish Kumar’s enduring appeal, particularly among women voters, and the NDA’s cohesive social arithmetic proved overwhelming for a fragmented Mahagathbandhan.