Bihar : “Sushaasan Babu” 10th Time CM
Hemant Chandidan Ujjwal
(Nitish Kumar has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a record 10th time, with the ceremony taking place at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several other top NDA leaders)
RNE Network.
The Bihar Assembly elections have delivered a decisive victory to the Nitish Kumar–led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), giving the coalition a strong mandate in the 243-seat House. The result signals widespread public endorsement of political continuity and Nitish Kumar’s governance model.
A prominent highlight of the election has been the unprecedented turnout of women voters, who outnumbered male voters and played a critical role in shaping the verdict. Their support substantially boosted the NDA, which has long emphasized welfare and safety initiatives targeting women.
Nitish Kumar’s carefully cultivated image as “Sushasan Babu” (Mr. Good Governance) also proved influential. His administration’s work on law and order, infrastructure, and welfare outreach resonated with large sections of Bihar’s electorate.
Another key factor was the NDA’s broad caste coalition, which extended beyond traditional bases to include EBCs, Dalits, and non-Yadav OBCs. This inclusive social engineering strategy gave the alliance a wide and stable support structure.
In contrast, the opposition Mahagathbandhan failed to expand its reach or craft a compelling alternative narrative. Strategic gaps and organizational inconsistencies cost it crucial ground.
With this mandate, Nitish Kumar enters a new phase of political strength. The results also hold national significance, reinforcing the NDA’s position across the Hindi heartland ahead of future electoral battles, including the 2029 Lok Sabha polls.
The message from Bihar’s voters is clear: they prefer stability, continuity, and proven governance over experimentation. In that sense, the public has given Nitish Kumar a “good farewell”—a respectful reaffirmation of leadership as he begins another term.