Bihar polls: Record voter turnout in Phase 1 triggers guessing game — will it help or hurt Nitish Kumar?

Bihar's first phase saw record voter turnout, sparking debate on whether it favors the incumbent Nitish Kumar or signals anti-incumbency. Both NDA and Mahagathbandhan claim the surge benefits them. Historical trends suggest high turnout often indicates a regime change, but analysts point to recent government schemes potentially aiding the NDA.

Nov 7, 2025 - 23:55
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Bihar polls: Record voter turnout in Phase 1 triggers guessing game — will it help or hurt Nitish Kumar?
Bihar's first phase saw record voter turnout, sparking debate on whether it favors the incumbent Nitish Kumar or signals anti-incumbency. Both NDA and Mahagathbandhan claim the surge benefits them. Historical trends suggest high turnout often indicates a regime change, but analysts point to recent government schemes potentially aiding the NDA.

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