Bihar is gearing up for the 2025 assembly polls set to be held later this year. The election will decide Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s future in politics, and all eyes are now on the state’s youth as they seem to hold the key to this election. With over 55% of voters aged 25-34 expressing strong anti-incumbency, young Biharis could emerge as the single most decisive force in shaping the outcome, according to a fresh survey by VoteVibe.
In a state where youth disillusionment meets political ambition, Bihar 2025 is shaping up to be a generational contest. Here are 5 reasons why the voice of the youth matters more than ever this time:
1. A Rising Tide of Discontent
More than 55.5% of Bihar’s youth (25-34 age group) say they are unhappy with the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government. Unemployment tops their list of grievances. This has the potential to become the epicenter of a likely political upheaval.
2. Jobs, Not Jaat-Paat
The VoteVibe analysis titled “State Vibe – Bihar Elections 2025” shows 49.5% of all voters rank unemployment as their top issue. The concern is far higher among young voters. Their frustration signals a shift away from caste-based loyalties towards issue-based voting, which could change traditional electoral equations.
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3. Youth Rejection of Sitting MLAs
A staggering 69.2% of voters in the 25-34 age group say they will not vote for their current MLAs if they contest again. This dissatisfaction could lead to an unprecedented churn in Bihar’s political landscape.
4. Tejashwi Yadav’s Youth Appeal
At 32.1%, Tejashwi Yadav is the most preferred chief ministerial candidate among younger voters, outpacing Nitish Kumar. His promise of “10 lakh jobs” in 2020 still resonates with a generation seeking employment and change.
5. Jan Suraj’s Wildcard Factor
Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj is quietly gaining traction among first-time voters and young professionals. With 10-14% support statewide, it could split votes in key constituencies or emerge as a kingmaker.
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Zubair Amin is a Senior Journalist at NewsX with over seven years of experience in reporting and editorial work. He has written for leading national and international publications, including Foreign Policy Magazine, Al Jazeera, The Economic Times, The Indian Express, The Wire, Article 14, Mongabay, News9, among others. His primary focus is on international affairs, with a strong interest in US politics and policy. He also writes on West Asia, Indian polity, and constitutional issues. Zubair tweets at zubaiyr.amin
