Patna, Bihar – Initial trends from the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 indicate a resounding victory for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). As of 10 AM today, the NDA is leading in over 160 seats in the 243-member assembly, comfortably surpassing the majority mark of 122. This outcome aligns with predictions made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the campaign, who confidently asserted the NDA's strong performance.
The NDA's strong showing is attributed to the combined strength of its key constituents. The BJP is leading in approximately 70 seats, while the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) is close behind with leads in around 60 seats. Other NDA allies, including the LJP(RV) and HAMS, are also contributing to the alliance's overall seat count.
In contrast, the Mahagathbandhan, led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and including the Congress party, is trailing significantly. Early trends suggest the Mahagathbandhan is leading in approximately 77 seats. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, the chief ministerial candidate of the Mahagathbandhan, is leading in Raghopur.
Several exit polls had foreshadowed this outcome, with most predicting a clear victory for the NDA. These polls suggested the NDA would secure over 147 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan would struggle to reach the 100-seat mark. While some polls offered a more competitive picture, the overall consensus pointed towards an NDA victory.
The counting of votes began at 8 AM today, with early trends initially showing a tight race between the BJP and RJD. However, as the counting progressed, the NDA steadily gained ground, establishing a clear lead over the Mahagathbandhan. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is closely monitoring the counting process, with results expected to be finalized later today.
Several prominent candidates are in the fray, including Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha. Other key candidates include Tej Pratap of Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) and Bihar Congress president Rajesh Kumar.
This election witnessed a historic voter turnout of 67.13% across the two phases of polling held on November 6 and 11. The high turnout reflects the intense political engagement of the people of Bihar.
Political analysts believe that the NDA's victory can be attributed to a combination of factors, including strong leadership, effective governance, and a well-coordinated campaign strategy. The Mahagathbandhan, on the other hand, may have suffered from internal divisions and a failure to connect with voters on key issues.
The performance of smaller parties, such as Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, is also being closely watched. Exit polls suggest the party is unlikely to make a significant impact in terms of seats.
As the counting continues, the NDA is poised to form the government in Bihar for another term. This victory would further solidify the BJP's position in the state and provide a significant boost to the party's national ambitions. The final results are expected later today, which will provide a clearer picture of the seat distribution and the composition of the new Bihar Assembly.
