India, Nov. 17 -- Bihar's 2025 election has rewritten the political playbook. In an unexpected turn of events, Nitish Kumar's leadership and the BJP-led NDA triumphed over two decades of anti-incumbency, delivering a decisive win in what was expected to be a tight race. The 'Mahagathbandhan', once seen as the strongest opposition, crumbled under internal discord, poor strategy, and unfulfilled promises. However, the true game-changer was the rise of women voters, emerging as the driving force behind the NDA's victory.

Tehelka's cover story "NDA Scripts Historic Win in Bihar" by Vibha Sharma explores how the BJP-led NDA swept Bihar as the Congress-RJD alliance faltered, with women voters playing a decisive role. For the first time in Biha...