Bihar Election 2025: Yashwant Deshmukh’s Big Analysis on Nitish, Prashant Kishor, Modi & Tejashwi
Historic Bihar turnout shows rising youth and women power, signalling a major shift in politics. Results may change leaders, but the state’s voters have changed the game.
Barkha Dutt speaks with Yashwant Deshmukh, Head of C-Voter and a leading political analyst, to understand the surprising voter trends in the Bihar 2025 election. Deshmukh has been tracking voter behaviour through extensive post-poll studies and turnout analysis.
Exit poll numbers are out, and …
The conversation begins with the biggest headline of this election—the highest voter turnout in Bihar’s history. Deshmukh explains that both phases saw a dramatic rise in participation, especially among women voters, who outnumbered men by nearly 4.4 lakh votes. This is a historic shift, considering decades of lower female turnout in the state.
Exit poll numbers are out, and …
He also points out that turnout among youth voters, especially men around age 25, and women around age 30, has increased sharply. This suggests strong interest in issues like jobs and development, which shaped the campaigns of various political leaders including Tejashwi Yadav and Prashant Kishor.
Exit poll numbers are out, and …
Deshmukh explains that high turnout normally hints at a strong wave, not a close contest. However, the unique gender shift makes predictions difficult. Women may be voting independently of caste patterns, with many choosing Nitish Kumar because of welfare and empowerment efforts. On the other hand, youth swings could benefit challenger parties.
Exit poll numbers are out, and …
Toward the end, Barkha Dutt highlights that whatever happens on counting day, Bihar’s politics has clearly changed. Deshmukh agrees, saying this election marks the rise of youth power and female-led political influence, shaping the future beyond traditional caste lines.
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