The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has crossed the majority mark in the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, pulling far ahead of the INDIA bloc. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed confidence, stating, “Just a few more hours of waiting, and the good-governance government will return.”
As of 1:30 PM, trends showed the NDA leading in 199 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan was ahead on 54. The BJP led in 85 seats, the JD(U) in 76, and the RJD in 34.
With 122 required for a majority, the NDA appears on track to form the next government. Bihar voted in two phases—on November 6 and 11—recording one of the highest turnouts in the state’s electoral history.
ECI Official Trends
According to Election Commission of India data:
- BJP: Leading in 89 seats
- JD-U: Ahead in 79 seats
- RJD: Leading in 30 seats
- Congress: Ahead in 4 seats
The NDA campaigned heavily on Nitish Kumar’s two-decade-long governance and the Centre’s 11-year track record under PM Modi. Meanwhile, the INDIA bloc focused on anti-incumbency, unemployment, and corruption narratives.
The NDA campaigned heavily on Nitish Kumar’s two-decade-long governance and the Centre’s 11-year track record under PM Modi. Meanwhile, the INDIA bloc focused on anti-incumbency, unemployment, and corruption narratives.
Bihar 2025 Election Result: Exit Poll Predictions
Most exit polls predicted an NDA victory, though some anticipated a close contest. Historically, exit polls have often proved inaccurate, but this time several projections appear aligned with early trends.
BJP’s Chhoti Kumari widened her lead after the fifth round of counting, securing 15,418 votes. RJD’s star candidate Khesari Lal Yadav trails with 12,509 votes.
Nitish Kumar’s enduring appeal across communities has been a major factor in the NDA’s strong performance. Supporters say he remains the “Tiger who still has the power.”
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of poll manipulation and announced a new vigilance initiative called “PPTV — PDA Sentinel.”
He posted on X:
“The game played in Bihar will not work in UP, Bengal, Tamil Nadu, or elsewhere. From now on, our PDA Sentinel will stay vigilant and stop BJP’s schemes.”