October 2005 Bihar Legislative Assembly election
[1] The Janata Dal (United) emerged as the majority seat winner after the Oct- Nov 2005 election, and ruled along with the Bharatiya Janata Party (2nd Highest) as part of the National Democratic Alliance.One of the oldest political parties in India, The Indian national Congress surprisingly finished 4th and 5th in both the elections respectively.A total of 2135 candidates were contested from the 243 constituencies in the Bihar Assembly elections of October 2005.A total of 2135 candidates were contested from the 243 constituencies in the Bihar Assembly elections of October 2005.The Janata Dal (United) was the largest party in the seat after the Oct- Nov 2005 election, and ruled along with the Bharatiya Janata Party as part of the National Democratic Alliance.