The year 2025 presented the picture of Bihar prominently at the national level.
Radha Krishna, Patna. The year 2025 was full of contradictions and events for Bihar, where the achievements of Patna Metro, the historic air show and young cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi were there, while crimes like the Gopal Khemka murder case, the murder of a gangster in Paras Hospital and the murder of Dularchand Yadav in Mokama also made headlines.
On the political front, incidents like Nitish Kumar's oath as Chief Minister for the tenth time, dispute in Lalu family and Rahul Gandhi's road show were in the news. The year 2025 presented the picture of Bihar prominently at the national level and now from 2026 it is expected that the story of development, good governance and stability will be more visible.
Nitish Kumar took power in Bihar for the 10th time
Once again creating history in Bihar politics, Nitish Kumar took oath as the Chief Minister of the state for the tenth time on 20 November 2025.
Along with him, 26 ministers also took oath as ministers in the grand swearing-in ceremony held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. The presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on this occasion made the ceremony special.
Many senior leaders of the country and state, Union Ministers, state leaders and a large number of common people were present in the swearing-in program. Nitish Kumar becoming the Chief Minister for the tenth time is being considered an important achievement in the politics of Bihar.
Patna metro ran before elections
The trial run of Patna Metro was successfully conducted on 6 October 2025, just before the elections. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar flagged off the metro and himself traveled in the metro.
This moment was considered historic for the capital. The trial run of the metro signaled the grounding of this ambitious project that had been going on for years.
In the election environment, Patna Metro was presented as a symbol of development and modern infrastructure, pictures and videos of which were widely publicized on social media and political platforms. Through this, an attempt was made to showcase the developmental achievements of the government.
Rahul Gandhi's Patna road show and political confrontation
On July 9, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi held a road show in Patna in protest against voter verification. During this, a large number of Congress workers and supporters took to the streets.
The aim of the road show was to raise voice against alleged irregularities in the electoral process. However, during the program, the tussle between Pappu Yadav and Kanhaiya Kumar over the place on the stage became a topic of discussion.
This development made the internal conflicts of the Congress public. According to political analysts, this clash highlights the challenges of leadership and coordination within the party, which may impact the upcoming election strategy.
CM in controversy over removing hijab from female doctor
During the appointment letter distribution program on December 15, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was embroiled in controversy when he removed the hijab of female AYUSH doctor Nusrat Parveen.
As soon as the picture of the program surfaced, this matter became a topic of discussion across the country. There were sharp reactions to this from social media to political circles.
Opposition parties and social organizations criticized it by linking it to women's personal freedom and religious faith. At the same time, this matter was described as normal behavior by the government, but the controversy continued to deepen.
Clash in Lalu family after election defeat
After the crushing defeat in the assembly elections on 15 November, a picture of family tension within the Rashtriya Janata Dal came to light. The discussion about internal differences in Lalu Prasad Yadav's family intensified, which was further fueled by the picture of Rohini Acharya leaving for Delhi. The scene caused an emotional reaction among supporters.
In political circles it was linked to family disagreements and future strategy. Although the party publicly described it as a private matter, the picture that emerged after the election defeat gave rise to many political speculations.
Tej Pratap Yadav's picture with his girlfriend goes viral
In May 2025, the social media post of Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tej Pratap Yadav created a stir in political circles. As soon as his picture with girlfriend Anushka Yadav surfaced, it quickly went viral.
After the picture, discussions of resentment came to light within the party and the family. Political analysts described it as a matter related to personal life, but its political implications were also drawn.
After this incident, Tej Pratap Yadav had to face distance from party and family activities, which sparked a new debate about the internal situation of RJD.
Order to vacate Rabri residence
After almost 20 years, Lalu Prasad Yadav's family got an order to vacate the government residence located at 10 Circular Road, Patna. This decision created a stir in the politics of Bihar.
After the order, pictures of the family's new residence in Danapur came out, which became a topic of discussion on social media. The 10 Circular Road residence has long been the center of political activities of Rabri Devi and the Lalu family.
Many people are considering this development as an administrative decision, while the opposition is linking it to political pressure.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's record breaking year
The year proved to be historic for Samastipur's young cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi. With his brilliant performance, he made many world records in the cricket world and became the center of discussion across the country.
Vaibhav's popularity can be gauged from the fact that he left behind even legendary players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Google trends.
By creating international recognition at a young age, Vaibhav brought glory to Bihar. Cricket experts believe that his performance is a sign of the emergence of a new star for Indian cricket.
Chirag Paswan's dance video goes viral
On December 1, the video of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) President Chirag Paswan dancing at a wedding ceremony went viral on social media.
In the video, Chirag Paswan was seen dancing to the tune of music in a carefree manner. While his supporters saw it as his natural and youthful style, it was also discussed a lot in political circles.
The video was shared thousands of times on social media platforms and elicited a variety of reactions. This video became an internet trend within a few hours.
Historic Air Show in Patna
On April 23, on the occasion of Veer Kunwar Singh Vijayotsav, a grand air show was organized for the first time in Patna. The Surya Kiran aerobatic team of the Indian Air Force thrilled thousands of spectators by performing amazing stunts in the sky.
The tricolor made of red, white and green smoke filled the entire atmosphere with patriotism. A large number of people witnessed this scene on the banks of Ganga and surrounding areas. This air show got recorded as a memorable event in the history of Patna.
opening of airport terminal
The new terminal building of Patna Airport, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 29, was formally inaugurated on June 3. The commissioning of this terminal equipped with state-of-the-art facilities brought great relief to the passengers.
The new terminal has been provided with spacious check-in areas, modern security arrangements and better passenger amenities. With its launch, the capacity of Patna Airport increased significantly and air passengers started getting a more convenient experience than ever before. This terminal is being considered an important step towards strengthening the air connectivity of Bihar.
After the CCTV footage of the murder of Patna's big businessman Gopal Khemka surfaced on July 5, serious questions were raised on the law and order of the state.
The footage showed fearless actions of the criminals, which created an atmosphere of panic among the common people. After the incident, the opposition surrounded the government and raised questions on the security arrangements, while the police claimed quick investigation and action. This massacre sparked a new debate regarding the increasing crime in the capital and the safety of businessmen.
Gangster murdered in ICU of Paras Hospital
There was a sensation in the entire state after the footage of the murder of gangster Chandan Mishra inside the ICU of Paras Hospital in Patna surfaced.
Infiltration and incidents by criminals in a premises considered safe like a hospital have raised serious questions on the security system. In the CCTV footage, fearless criminals were seen committing the crime, which increased panic among the common people.
After the incident, pressure on the police administration also increased and demands for review of the security arrangements of hospitals began to be raised. This matter emerged as a big challenge for law and order.
Tension increased in Mokama due to the murder of Dularchand Yadav.
The murder of muscleman Dularchand Yadav during the election campaign in Mokama on October 30 created a sensation in the entire area. Yadav's murder exposed the struggle for political supremacy and local power struggles.
The deceased is said to have long political and crime related connections. After the incident, the police have increased security in the area and started an operation to arrest the accused. A wave of fear and anxiety has spread among the people of Mokama. This murder has also affected the upcoming election environment.
Anant Singh arrested in Dularchand murder case
The arrest of former MP and strongman leader Anant Singh, who was the main suspect in the Dularchand Yadav murder case, gave a new direction to the case.
The pictures of his entry into jail went viral on social media, creating discussion among the general public and political circles. The police exercised full caution during the arrest and maintained law and order.
This arrest is being considered an important step towards justice. Anant Singh's detention has also increased political tension in Mokama with eyes set on the upcoming legal action.
Sensation in Bihar due to brutal murder of girl in Patna
The incident of murder of a 27-year-old girl and burning of her body in Patna on May 15 shocked the entire Bihar. This case not only highlights cruelty but also the increasing crime in the society.
The police immediately started investigating the case and identified the suspects and took action to arrest them. The incident has spread fear and anger among the local public.
Questions have been raised on law and order and the demand for justice from the administration is gaining momentum. The massacre has also brought to the fore issues of security and crime control.
Now if we take a look at the end of 2025, this year has been a year of contradictions for Bihar, where on one hand there was metro, air show and sports achievements.
At the same time, crime and political controversies also made headlines. Now from 2026 onwards it is expected that pictures of development, good governance and stability will be more visible.