SaralnamaWhat sets Bihar apart in BJP's dominance of the Hindi heartland? In Bihar, the BJP struggles to achieve pan-state appeal despite its national success. The party won only 2 of 21 seats in Shahabad and Magadh regions in 2020 Assembly polls. It still depends on allies like JD(U) to share power. Bihar's political landscape includes strong socialist, leftist, and regional influences. The BJP lacks prominent local leaders, unlike its early days with figures like Kailashpati Mishra. Even after the 2014 Modi wave, BJP won just 53 seats in the 2015 state elections. The party's reliance on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar continues, highlighting its challenges in conquering Bihar. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 08:51 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- What sets Bihar apart in BJP's dominance of the Hindi heartland
- In Bihar, the BJP struggles to achieve pan-state appeal despite its national success
- The party won only 2 of 21 seats in Shahabad and Magadh regions in 2020 Assembly polls