In Narayankhed, MLA P. Krishna Reddy died and his son Sanjeev Reddy failed. In Palair, after the death of Venkata Reddy, his wife Sucharitha Reddy got a Congress ticket but lost to the BRS candidate. In Cantonment, Sayanne’s family received a ticket later, but his daughter passed away soon. Her sister Nivedita got a chance but lost to the Congress candidate. In Jubilee Hills, Gopinath’s wife Sunitha contested but Congress candidate Naveen Yadav won with a strong majority.

Only in Nagarjuna Sagar, sympathy turned positive. Nomula Narsimhaiah’s son Bhagath won due to support and development promises. In Dubbaka, sympathy also failed and BJP candidate Raghunandan Rao secured the victory. Analysts say that Telangana voters are choosing development and ruling power over emotional votes.

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Manjhi’s metaphor sparked talk across Patna. He told supporters the numbers validated months of coalition work and booth-level reach. HAM leader Santosh Suman said the alliance could cross exit poll ranges with a bigger margin.

Major surveys forecast an NDA majority in the 243-seat Assembly. Estimates varied: Dainik Bhaskar put NDA at 145–160 seats; People’s Insight 133–148; People’s Pulse 133–159; JVC 135–150; Polstrat 133–148; Chanakya 130–138; P-Mark 142–162. Most showed the Grand Alliance trailing and Jan Suraj near zero to a few seats.

While final counting remains, NDA managers pushed a victory message and thanked first-time voters. Opposition parties rejected the numbers and urged supporters to wait for results. For now, Manjhi’s one-liner carries the day: six bullets, one sixer, and a promise to keep Bihar’s scoreboard moving. With confidence.

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Out of the total voters, over 1.98 crore are men, 1.76 crore are women, and 758 belong to the third gender. Around 7.37 lakh are first-time voters aged 18–19 years. There are 3.22 lakh disabled voters and 1 lakh service voters. The Bihar Elections 2025 also show high youth participation with over 1.96 crore voters aged between 18 and 40 years.

The oldest candidate is 78 years old, while the youngest is just 25. Each seat averages 11 contestants, with Muzaffarpur and Kudhani having the highest (20 each). Nearly 32% candidates face criminal charges, while half are graduates.

Suryagarha is the largest constituency by area, Digha by electorate, and Bankipur the smallest. With 926 women-managed booths and 107 disabled-operated booths, this election aims for inclusivity and transparency.

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To maintain order during the Bihar Elections 2025, the Election Commission has sealed the Nepal border and increased surveillance at all entry and exit points. A total of 1,314 candidates, including 122 women, are contesting this phase for 102 general and 19 reserved seats.

Over 37.5 million voters will cast their votes at 45,341 booths, with 8,608 in urban and 36,733 in rural areas. The Election Commission has completed EVM and VVPAT testing and distributed machines to all polling stations.

Strict security has been arranged, with armed forces deployed at every booth. A three-tier security ring is in place around polling areas, supported by mobile units and checkpoints. So far, 1,005 people have been arrested to ensure a fair and peaceful election.

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In the letter, the couple stated that they do not belong to any backward caste and that providing information would not serve any purpose. “We and our family will not participate in the census,” Narayana Murthy wrote. Their decision highlights growing concerns about privacy in the survey.

Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar participated in the census at his Bengaluru residence. Enumerators asked multiple questions on caste, religion, and other personal details, with Shivakumar expressing mild irritation at repeated questioning.

The deadline for the Karnataka caste census has been extended. Schools now operate on a half-day schedule, and the survey will conclude statewide by October 12 and in Bengaluru by October 24. So far, about 83% of households have been covered, with 1.22 crore households enumerated out of 1.43 crore.

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At a press meet, Chief Electoral Officer Vinod Singh Gunjyal said enforcement agencies will begin election monitoring immediately. The Model Code of Conduct is now active. All posters and banners from public and private buildings will be removed.

Thirty-two constituencies are listed as high-spending areas and will be closely tracked by the Income Tax Department. Around 2,100 booths in six Naxal-affected districts are being reviewed for sensitivity.

The CEO appealed to all citizens to vote actively. Facilities for elderly and differently-abled voters include home voting, ramps, and wheelchairs. There are 90,712 polling stations — 76,801 rural and 13,712 urban. Over 1,000 booths will be run by women, 38 by youth, and 292 by persons with disabilities.

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