Ni-Mo found a big mandate. But can they turn Bihar ‘Viksit’ now?
So, the Ni-Mo duo has swept Bihar with a mandate so big it could power a small city. But let’s be real—winning elections is easy; turning Bihar into a 'Viksit' (developed) state? That’s like promising to turn a two-wheeler into a spaceship with just a new paint job. The NDA’s Sankalp Patra is full of shiny promises: jobs, skilling, agricultural reforms, and even a ₹1 lakh crore investment. But as every Bihari knows, the real test isn’t the manifesto—it’s whether the roads, schools, and hospitals actually show up. The memes are already trending, but the people want results, not just slogans.
The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections saw the NDA, led by Nitish Kumar and Narendra Modi, secure a landslide victory, winning a two-thirds majority and paving the way for Kumar’s record tenth term as CM. The BJP emerged as the single largest party, while the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan collapsed. The NDA’s campaign focused on development, welfare, and caste-based outreach, promising 1 crore jobs, agricultural reforms, and major infrastructure projects. However, challenges remain, including youth aspirations for deeper social and infrastructural reforms, and the need to deliver on ambitious economic pledges.
