Prashant Kishor has emerged as the strongest Opposition leader in Bihar after the NDA’s big win. While Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav have stayed silent since the results, Kishor has stepped forward with sharp criticism of the new government. His Jan Suraaj Party did not win any seats but gained 3.3% votes. PK has promised to monitor the NDA’s promise of giving ₹2 lakh to 1.5 crore women and even said he would quit politics if the scheme is fulfilled. On November 20, as Nitish Kumar takes oath, PK will hold a 24-hour fast at a Gandhi Ashram to mark his protest. (PC: India Today)

Nitish Kumar resigned as Chief Minister of Bihar on Wednesday, clearing the way to form a new government after the NDA’s big win in the state polls. He was unanimously elected as the NDA legislative leader earlier in the day. Nitish Kumar and senior NDA leaders then met Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and submitted support letters to stake claim. The oath ceremony will be held on Thursday at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, with PM Narendra Modi and top BJP leaders expected to attend. NDA leaders said they will work together for Bihar’s development and fulfil the hopes of the people. (PC: India Today)

Nitish Kumar has been elected leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar, paving the way for his swearing-in as Chief Minister for an unprecedented tenth term. On 20 November 2025, he will take oath at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior NDA leaders expected to attend. Ahead of this, he has tendered his resignation and submitted a letter of support from all alliance partners, following the formal dissolution of the outgoing assembly. (PC: AFP)

Prashant Kishor, Jan Suraaj Party’s founder, told NDTV that his party’s poor performance in the Bihar Assembly elections was a “huge shock” and admitted he “has not slept properly” since the results came in. In his first interview after the defeat, he said despite the loss, Jan Suraaj succeeded in shifting the political conversation in Bihar from caste and religion to focus on employment and migration. Kishor insisted he’s not quitting: “You are not defeated till you quit,” he said, noting he is committed to a 10-year mission for Bihar’s welfare. (PC: NDTV)

A political fight broke out after a video of Red Fort bomber Dr Umar un Nabi defending suicide attacks went viral. BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar blamed the Congress and its allies for what he called “dangerous politics” that encourages radicalisation. He accused the Congress, CPM and groups in Kerala of creating space for extremist ideas. The Congress responded by urging restraint until the investigation is complete. The video, recorded months earlier, shows Nabi calling suicide bombing “martyrdom”. Investigators found the clip on a damaged phone recovered near his home. The November 10 blast outside the Red Fort killed at least 12 people. (PC: HT)

Nitish Kumar will resign today to begin the process of forming a new government in Bihar after the NDA’s big election win. He will first be elected leader of the JD(U) and later chosen as leader of the NDA by all alliance MLAs. He will then meet Governor Arif Mohammad Khan with letters of support and stake claim to form the government. Nitish Kumar will take oath on Thursday at Gandhi Maidan, where preparations are underway. Talks on cabinet posts continue, with JD(U) and BJP still negotiating key ministries. The NDA won 202 of 243 seats, giving it a clear majority. (PC: India Today)

Prashant Kishor has issued a sharp challenge to Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar after his party’s major defeat in the state elections. Kishor said he would quit politics if the government fulfils its promise of giving ₹2 lakh each to 1.5 crore women. He also repeated his earlier claim that JD(U) would not have crossed 25 seats without “buying votes”. JD(U) won 85 seats, while Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party failed to win any. Kishor accepted responsibility for the loss but said he would rebuild and continue his movement. The new NDA government will take office on November 20. (PC: HT)

Prashant Kishor took full responsibility after his Jan Suraaj Party failed to win any seat in the Bihar election. The party contested 238 seats but won none, getting only 3.44% votes. In many seats, it polled fewer votes than NOTA. Kishor said his team tried honestly but could not win people’s trust. He said he failed to explain why voters should support a new system. As atonement, he will observe a silent fast on November 20. Despite the setback, he said he will work harder and continue his mission to improve Bihar. (PC: India Today)

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav said the rift in his family will be solved privately, calling it “an internal family matter.” He made the remark at a meeting of RJD legislators in Patna, where Tejashwi Yadav was unanimously chosen as leader of the legislative party. His statement follows daughter Rohini Acharya’s exit from politics after she alleged abuse and interference by Tejashwi’s aides. Her sisters also left the family home, citing broken trust. Misa Bharti said, “These things happen in families and get settled through talks.” BJP leaders have used the feud to criticise the RJD. (PC: HT)

Women voters played a key role in the NDA’s big win in Bihar, but the week also brought major turmoil inside Lalu Prasad Yadav’s family. After the RJD’s heavy defeat, Lalu’s daughter Rohini Acharya said she was insulted and forced to leave the family home. She said she was hurt by false charges and by the behaviour of people close to Tejashwi Yadav. Three of her sisters also left quietly the next day. Tej Pratap Yadav backed Rohini and attacked Tejashwi’s aides. The dispute has created serious trouble for the RJD at a time when the NDA is celebrating a strong women-led mandate. (PC: India Today)