NEW DELHI: Chief minister Nitish Kumar–led National Democratic Alliance is set to retain power in Bihar — this time with an even stronger mandate. According to the latest trends, the NDA is projected to win around 200 seats in the 243-member Bihar assembly.In a standout performance, the BJP is leading in 91 seats while the JD(U) has emerged victorious in 79. The Mahagathbandhan, meanwhile, has managed to secure only 37 seats across the state, with the RJD leading in just 28. Notably, RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav remains caught in a tight trail-lead contest in Raghopur in Vaishali.In the previous assembly polls, the BJP performed strongly in Mithilanchal–Tirhut and Seemanchal, while the Mahagathbandhan held ground in the Magadh–Bhojpur region.
Election Results 2025
However, in the 2025 elections, the NDA appears to have outperformed its rival across regions.Here is the region-wise performance of parties across BiharMagadh–Bhojpur regionThe NDA is leading in the Magadh–Bhojpur region, which sends 69 MLAs to the assembly. According to the latest trends, the BJP is ahead in 23 seats, JD(U) in 18, Chirag Paswan’s LJP(RV) in 7, RLM in 3, and HAM in 4 seats.The BJP and JD(U) have gained 12 and 14 seats respectively compared to the 2020 results.The RJD is leading in only 9 seats in the region, losing 24 compared to the last election. In 2020, the NDA had secured just 6 of Magadh’s 26 seats — five in Gaya and one in Nawada — while the Mahagathbandhan won the remaining 20. In Bhojpur, covering Patna, Nalanda, Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas, and Kaimur, the NDA had won 13 of 43 seats against the Mahagathbandhan’s 30.Tirhut–Saran regionOf the 73 seats in the Tirhut–Saran region, the NDA is expected to win 61. The BJP is consolidating its base further, securing 36 seats — four more than in 2020. The JD(U) has also improved, leading in 18 seats, 10 more than last time. Additionally, the LJP(RV) is expected to win 6 seats in this region.Meanwhile, the RJD has been reduced from 21 seats to just 10. Congress is expected to lose one seat and is currently leading in only two.Bhagalpur–Munger regionIn the Bhagalpur–Munger belt, the NDA is expected to deliver one of its strongest performances in this election, leading in 28 of the 34 seats in the region. The BJP is ahead in 9 seats, while the JD(U) has taken a commanding lead in 16 seats, signalling a significant surge compared to its 2020 performance.The Mahagathbandhan, on the other hand, is struggling to hold its ground in this belt. The RJD has managed to lead in only 4 seats, marking a sharp decline in a region where it previously maintained a stronger presence. Congress is ahead in just 2 seats.The region, which covers key districts like Bhagalpur, Banka, Jamui and Munger, has often witnessed competitive triangular contests. However, this election appears to have tilted decisively in favour of the NDA, driven by a mix of local candidate strength, caste alignments and the alliance’s broader momentum across the state.Darbhanga–Kosi–Purnia regionOut of 67 seats in this region, the NDA is expected to win 53. In 2020, the NDA had taken 47 seats here. Interestingly, Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM is also leading in 5 seats in the Seemanchal area.The Mahagathbandhan is expected to win just 9 seats in the region, down from 20 in the previous elections.The counting operations are being supervised by 243 Returning Officers and an equal number of Counting Observers appointed by the Election Commission. More than 18,000 counting agents representing various candidates are monitoring the process across counting centres.Entry into counting centres is strictly restricted to those with valid passes, and mobile phones are prohibited inside counting halls.The election saw participation from over 7 crore voters. Polling was conducted in two phases, on November 6 and 11. Go to Source
