Bihar Elections 2025: Why Nitish Kumar Looks Set To Win Again — Will ‘Sushasan Babu’ Return?

As Bihar declares its 2025 Assembly Election results, Nitish Kumar — the state’s longest-serving chief minister for nearly twenty years — faces a pivotal moment. At 74, questions swirl over whether the BJP might project its own leader if it outperforms the JD(U).
Despite modest declared assets of ₹1.64 crore, including a Dwarka flat, Kumar’s strength lies in his deep voter connect: strong backing from women through schemes like Jeevika Didi, and solid support across EBC, OBC, and upper-class communities. Combined with his ‘Sushasan Babu’ reputation for improving governance and law and order, he remains a formidable contender for another term.