Bihar Election 2025: On October 29, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar held a series of rallies across his home turf of Nalanda. These were not routine campaign stops. Over the past few weeks, he has been sweeping through every corner of the district, holding roadshows in all seven assembly constituencies.

Nalanda has long been regarded as Nitish’s political fortress. In earlier elections, he rarely devoted this much time to his home district, often focussing on other parts of Bihar. This time, however, at the age of 74, he seems determined to reclaim every inch of ground. The reason lies in the numbers.

A Slow Erosion Of Support

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Data from the Election Commission indicates a steady decline in Nitish’s dominance over Nalanda. His party, the Janata Dal (Unite

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