SaralnamaBihar's 9th Assembly election was special. Today: Congress won 196 seats, forming a majority government. Nitish Kumar entered the Assembly for the first time. Lalu Prasad became the opposition leader. From 1985 to 1989: Congress faced internal conflicts, changing Chief Ministers four times. Lok Dal emerged as the main opposition. BJP became the third-largest party. Until now: Congress hasn't had a CM in Bihar for 35 years. The election was fought under Rajiv Gandhi's leadership. Sympathy after Indira Gandhi's death helped Congress. Next: Lalu Prasad's political stature grew steadily after 1985. (Updated 7 Sep 2025, 09:12 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Bihar 's 9th Assembly election was special
- Today: Congress won 196 seats, forming a majority government
- Nitish Kumar entered the Assembly for the first time