India, Nov. 18 -- The results of the election to the 18th Bihar Legislative Assembly, declared on November 14, have not only set the stage for another term of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) but have also revealed a distinct shift in the social and demographic profile of the State's lawmakers, according to a fresh analysis by PRS Legislative Research.

The NDA returned to power with a sweeping majority, strengthening its position across the State. But beyond the electoral outcome, the newly elected Assembly tells a deeper story about representation, experience, and evolving political trends in Bihar. Only 12 per cent of the new lawmakers are women, reflecting a persistent gender imbalance even as parties fielded a higher number of ...