Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Bihar Political Survey: Dalits' Changing Political Pulse
A recent survey asked people in Bihar about their political views.
It found that a group called Mahagathbandhan is popular with the Dalit community, while another group, NDA, is also supported.
People are most worried about not having jobs.
Several leaders, like Tejashwi Yadav and Chirag Paswan, are liked by many people.
The survey also found that some older leaders are still very respected.
The survey was done by Dalit activists, who asked many people their opinions.
Survey reveals shifting political preferences among Bihar's Dalit communities.
The Mahagathbandhan alliance leads with 46.13% support, while NDA has 31.93%.
Tejashwi Yadav tops the popularity chart among Dalits with 28.83% support.
Unemployment is the primary concern for 58.85% of Dalit respondents in Bihar.
Ram Vilas Paswan is the most revered leader, followed by Babu Jagjivan Ram.
- Who
- Dalit activists conducted the survey among 18,581 respondents.
- What
- A political survey of Dalit communities in Bihar.
- When
- The survey was conducted between June 10 and July 4, 2025.
- Where
- Bihar, covering 49 Assembly constituencies.
- Why
- To understand the political inclinations, social concerns, and leadership preferences within Bihar’s Dalit communities.
Mahagathbandhan
NDA
Caste Census Initiative
Mahagathbandhan
Credited with the caste census initiative.
NDA
Credited with the caste census initiative.
- Survey Title
- "Bihar: Dalit Kidhar"
- Respondents
- 18,581
- Survey Period
- June 10 to July 4, 2025
- Mahagathbandhan Support
- 46.13%
- NDA Support
- 31.93%
- Tejashwi Yadav Support
- 28.83%
- Primary Concern
- Unemployment (58.85%)