In a decisive turn of events on 14 November 2025, the Bihar state assembly election count signals a sweeping victory for the ruling NDA, with the alliance comfortably crossing the 200-seat mark in the 243-member house.
According to the latest official trends, the Election Commission of India shows the NDA leading in nearly 201 seats by mid-afternoon. Meanwhile, the opposition Mahagathbandhan has managed to take the lead in only 36 seats. Within the alliance, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears set to emerge as the single largest party, with its partner, the Janata Dal (United) (JD-U), trailing closely behind.
On the flip side, the Mahagathbandhan—anchored by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)—has struggled to gain momentum, posting leads in barely 30–40 seats, far short of expectations. The talk of a youthful wave backing its chief ministerial face, Tejashwi Yadav, has yet to translate into electoral gains.
The scale of the victory reflects voter endorsement of the NDA’s narrative and governance claims. Moreover, election officials managed the counting process across 4,372 tables and deployed nearly 18,000 agents after starting at 8 a.m. with postal ballots, followed by electronic votes. Major security and administrative arrangements ensured a smooth tallying across the state’s 38 districts.
As the day progresses and final figures crystallise, one thing is clear: Bihar’s verdict has handed the NDA a commanding mandate, reshaping the political equations in the state and offering fresh momentum ahead of national-level battles.
The verdict marks a decisive moment in Bihar political landscape. The NDA’s clear edge signals strong voter confidence, while the opposition enters a crucial phase of reassessment. As the final results trickle in, all eyes remain on how the new government will translate this mandate into meaningful progress for the people of the state.
