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Bihar Elections: Modi's Coalition Faces Crucial Test Ahead

11/6/2025

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Bihar's elections on November 6, 2025, are critical for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition, as they will assess its stability amid growing discontent over governance and economic issues.
Opposition parties claim that the voter-roll revision disenfranchised minorities, especially Muslims, raising controversy.
Bihar, with a population of 130 million, is politically significant, sending 40 lawmakers to Parliament.
Analysts caution that a poor performance by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) could destabilize Modi's coalition before upcoming state elections.
The second phase of voting will take place next week, with results anticipated on November 14.

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Bihar's elections on November 6, 2025, are critical for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition, as they will assess its stability amid growing discontent over governance and economic issues.
Opposition parties claim that the voter-roll revision disenfranchised minorities, especially Muslims, raising controversy.
Bihar, with a population of 130 million, is politically significant, sending 40 lawmakers to Parliament.
Analysts caution that a poor performance by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) could destabilize Modi's coalition before upcoming state elections.
The second phase of voting will take place next week, with results anticipated on November 14.