Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Bihar Elections 2025: Key CM Contenders Tejashwi Yadav and Nitish Kumar Face Uncertainty
In Bihar, India, there's an upcoming election to choose who will be the leader, called the Chief Minister.
One big team, the Mahagathbandhan, has already said that Tejashwi Yadav will be their choice for leader.
The other big team, called the NDA, hasn't decided yet.
Some people think Nitish Kumar, who has been leader for a long time, should be their choice.
But others in the NDA team think they should pick someone else from their own party.
There was also a survey asking people who they liked best as a leader, and many people said they liked Tejashwi Yadav more than Nitish Kumar.
It's like a big contest to see which team wins and who gets to be the leader of Bihar.
The 2025 Bihar elections will feature a contest between the Mahagathbandhan (INDIA Bloc) and the NDA.
Tejashwi Yadav has been announced as the Chief Ministerial candidate for the Mahagathbandhan.
The NDA's CM candidate remains undecided, with speculation focusing on Nitish Kumar or a BJP nominee.
Opinion polls suggest Tejashwi Yadav is a preferred CM candidate over Nitish Kumar, and indicate a close race between the two alliances.
Other potential contenders for CM include Chirag Paswan and Samrat Chaudhary.
- Who
- Nitish Kumar (JD-U), Tejashwi Yadav (RJD), Chirag Paswan (LJP-Ram Vilas), Samrat Chaudhary (BJP), and voters in Bihar.
- What
- Speculation surrounds the Chief Ministerial candidate for the NDA in the upcoming 2025 Bihar elections, while Tejashwi Yadav is the declared candidate for the Mahagathbandhan.
- When
- The 2025 Bihar Elections; opinion polls released in October and November suggest voter preferences.
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- The outcome of the 2025 Bihar elections will determine who becomes the next Chief Minister, with both major alliances presenting different leadership dynamics.
Mahagathbandhan (INDIA Bloc)
NDA
CM Candidate for NDA
Mahagathbandhan (INDIA Bloc)
The Mahagathbandhan has declared Tejashwi Yadav as its CM face.
NDA
The NDA's CM candidate remains uncertain, with speculation about Nitish Kumar or a new BJP candidate. Opinion polls suggest voters prefer the BJP to name its own CM candidate over Nitish Kumar, though many still view Nitish Kumar's past tenures favorably.
Voter Preference for CM
Mahagathbandhan (INDIA Bloc)
Tejashwi Yadav is the CM candidate for the alliance.
NDA
An opinion poll indicates Tejashwi Yadav is a more preferred CM candidate than Nitish Kumar among voters. Another poll suggests a closer race between the NDA and Mahagathbandhan in terms of who will win the election.
- Key Alliances
- Mahagathbandhan (INDIA Bloc) and NDA
- Mahagathbandhan CM Candidate
- Tejashwi Yadav (RJD)
- NDA CM Contenders
- Nitish Kumar (JD-U), potential BJP candidate
- Tejashwi Yadav's Background
- Cricketer-turned-politician, son of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi
- Nitish Kumar's Tenure
- Longest-serving CM of Bihar, known as 'Sushasan Babu', but also criticized as 'Paltu Ram' for switching alliances.
- Opinion Polls
- Indicate Tejashwi Yadav is a preferred CM candidate; suggest a close fight between NDA and Mahagathbandhan for the election win.
- Other Contenders
- Chirag Paswan (LJP-Ram Vilas), Samrat Chaudhary (BJP)
