3 Things What NDA's Bihar win means, eliminating TB from India, and Nowgam blast
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Nov 17, 2025 Neerja Chowdhury, a veteran journalist from The Indian Express, delves into the implications of the Bihar election results, highlighting Nitish Kumar's governance achievements and the women's support driving voter turnout. Anonna Dutt, a public health journalist, discusses the alarming state of tuberculosis in India as per the Global TB Report 2025, revealing setbacks on the path to elimination. They also cover the tragic Nowgam police station blast, exploring the circumstances and failures surrounding the incident.
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Gratitude Fueled A Pro-Incumbency Wave
- Nitish Kumar's victory was a 'thanksgiving' mandate driven by gratitude for decades of basic governance improvements.
- Voters rewarded visible delivery on electricity, water, schools and law-and-order despite his health concerns.
Past Disorder Still Shapes Voter Choices
- The memory of 'Jungle Raj' and its lawlessness still shaped voter preferences toward stability and governance.
- Nitish Kumar leveraged that contrast by prioritizing law-and-order and visible rural infrastructure.
Combine Services With Targeted Transfers
- Use targeted welfare measures to win and sustain political support, especially among women.
- Pair services (bicycles, reservations) with direct transfers to convert program goodwill into votes.