Bihar Elections 2025: Nitish’s ‘Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai’ Poster Adds Drama
As Bihar braces for the much-anticipated election results tomorrow, the political battlefield is already roaring with energy. A striking poster featuring Chief Minister Nitish Kumar alongside a majestic tiger has surfaced — boldly proclaiming, “Tiger abhi zinda hai” (The tiger is still alive).
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Roaring Comeback Message? Nitish’s ‘Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai’ Poster Dominates Bihar Buzz
In the final hours before the results of the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election are declared, a striking poster has appeared outside the party office of Nitish Kumar, featuring his image followed by the bold slogan: “Tiger abhi zinda hai” (“The tiger is still alive”).
Context & Significance
The slogan emerges against a background of speculation surrounding Nitish Kumar’s health and fitness for office — a subject raised by his adversary, Tejashwi Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
According to the “poll-of-polls” projections, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which Kumar leads in Bihar, was expected to secure around 148 seats — putting them ahead of the opposition Mahagathbandhan alliance, which was projected at roughly 88 seats.
Voter turnout has been robust: Phase 1 recorded 65.08 % participation, while Phase 2 saw an increase to 68.76 %.
What It Suggests
The timing and wording of the poster appear symbolic. By declaring “Tiger abhi zinda hai”, the campaign signals confidence, resilience and continuity — an assertion that despite chatter about age and health, Nitish Kumar remains fully in the fight. The assertion of his role as a protector for a wide cross-section of communities also seeks to cast his leadership in inclusive, broad-based terms.
What to Watch
- Whether the actual election outcome aligns with such poster messaging and whether the NDA achieves the majority mark as projected.
- How the opposition will respond to this poster—both in rhetoric and in strategy.
- Whether this sort of campaign symbolism becomes more prevalent as votes are counted and the political drama unfolds.
Final Word
With results due tomorrow, this poster stands out not just as an advertisement, but as a statement of political identity—bravado, defiance, and assertion rolled into one. Whether it becomes a memorable campaign moment or a footnote will depend entirely on the verdict the electorate issues.