What happened in Bihar Election 2015?

The RJD emerged as a single largest party with 81 seats, followed by JD (U) with 70 seats and BJP with 53 seats. In terms of vote share, BJP came first with 24.4\%, followed by RJD with 18.4\% and JD (U) with 16.8\% and Congress got 6.7\%.

Which political alliance got majority in Bihar state assembly election?

The counting of votes began on 10 November 2020 and the incumbent National Democratic Alliance emerged as the winner with 125 elected MLAs, whereas the principal opposition coalition of Mahagathbandhan won 110 seats.

Who formed government in Bihar in 2015?

It include 2 of Indian National Congress (INC), 4 of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and one of Nationalist Congress Party. Nationally NDA secured absolute majority in the Parliament and formed the government with Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister of India.

How many political parties are there in Bihar?

The politics of Bihar, an eastern state of India, is dominated by regional political parties. As of 2021, the main political parties are Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Janata Dal (United) (JDU), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC).

What is MGB party?

The Mahagathbandhan (or Grand Alliance), or MGB, or simply the Gathbandhan (Alliance), was an anti-Congress, anti-BJP, Indian political alliance formed in the run-up to the 2019 general election under the leadership of two former Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party and Mayawati of …

Which parties are together in Bihar?

As of 2021, Bihar is currently ruled by a coalition of the JDU and the BJP.

Who is the chairman of Mahagathbandhan?

Mahagathbandhan Leader Tejashwi Yadav Chairperson Lalu Prasad Yadav Founded 2015; 6 years ago ( 2015) Ideology Big tent Factions: Socialism Secularism

Why did the defection in Mahagathbandhan happen?

After successfully winning the elections of 2015, the defection in Mahagathbandhan occurred with alleged attempt of Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders to break Janata Dal (United) elected legislators .

How many seats are there in Bihar Legislative Assembly 2020?

The term of the previous Sixteenth Legislative Assembly of Bihar ended on 29 November 2020. The election was held in three phases for a total of 243 seats:- the first for 71 seats on 28 October 2020, the second for 94 seats on 3 November 2020, and the third for the remaining 78 seats on 7 November 2020.

Why did the Lok Janshakti Party quit the BJP?

Chirag Paswan, the leader of the party in the state was called to Delhi to negotiate with the national leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party, in the end the Lok Janshakti Party quit the alliance stating that they would contest all seats against the Janata Dal (United) but not against the Bharatiya Janata Party.