2004 Indian general election in Bihar

The 2004 Indian General Election in Bihar was a significant political event held as part of the 14th Lok Sabha elections. Conducted in two phases on April 20 and May 5, 2004, Bihar's election was marked by intense political rivalry and complex social dynamics. The main contenders included the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the opposition United Progressive Alliance (UPA), primarily represented by the Indian National Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). The elections underscored the state's caste-based voting patterns and issues such as law and order, development, and social justice. The overall voter turnout in Bihar was approximately 45%, with the UPA emerging victorious, securing a majority of the state's parliamentary seats.