Early election trends from Bihar indicate a strong surge for Nitish Kumar and the JDU, with the party emerging as the largest political force in the state. Initial results suggest that the JDU may comfortably cross the 160-seat mark, while the opposition, including the RJD and Congress, struggles to keep pace. Despite aggressive campaigning by Tejashwi Yadav and repeated allegations of vote theft, EPIC duplication, and multi-booth voting raised by Congress leaders, the party appears headed for one of its weakest performances, hovering near the 10-seat mark. Political dynamics on the ground such as caste equations, booth-level coordination, and alliance cohesion seem to have worked in favor of the NDA, including key partners like HAM and LJP (RV). Statements from leaders like Mukesh Sahani highlight the challenges of vote transfer, particularly between Yadav and Mallah communities. Overall, the trends reflect a clear mandate shaping in favor of the ruling alliance.


