The counting of votes for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 is underway, and early trends show a historic sweep for the BJP-led NDA, which is leading in 197 of 243 seats, placing it firmly on course to form the next government. The Mahagathbandhan, which had hoped for a comeback, appears to be collapsing across the state.
With this emphatic mandate, Nitish Kumar, Bihar’s longest-serving Chief Minister, is set to extend his rule once again. The BJP has emerged as the single-largest party, making deep inroads even in traditional RJD strongholds like Raghopur.
Stay tuned to IndiaToday.in for real-time seat updates, expert analysis, constituency-wise breakdowns, and political reactions.
NDA’s Victory: What Worked?
According to political analysts, five key factors shaped the NDA’s dominant performance:
Popular “double-engine government” welfare schemes
Nitish Kumar’s image as a leader who guarantees stability & law-and-order
Strong support from women voters
Consolidation of non-Yadav OBC, EBC, and Dalit votes
Strategic candidate management by Amit Shah to prevent rebel damage
Big Political Moments So Far
Rahul Gandhi Faces Heat
BJP MP Anurag Thakur claimed the Congress has now lost 91 elections under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership, calling Bihar another “historic defeat”.
Congress, RJD Face Family Blow
Lalu Yadav’s sons are facing setbacks:
Tejashwi Yadav saw a brief lead in Raghopur but remains in a tight race
Tej Pratap Yadav is trailing in Mahua
‘Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai’: BJP Reaction
BJP MP Deepak Prakash said the results prove that “Tiger abhi zinda hai”, praising PM Modi and Nitish Kumar for the landslide mandate.
Akhilesh Yadav Cries Foul
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of using a “playbook” in Bihar that “won’t work in UP, Bengal, or Tamil Nadu”.
AAP Renews Rigging Claim
AAP MP Sanjay Singh alleged mass voter deletions and claimed the election was “hijacked”.
Amit Shah’s Prediction Surpassed
The NDA has surged far beyond Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s projection of 160 seats, with the coalition now ahead in close to 200 constituencies.
Latest Party-Wise Trends (ECI)
BJP: 84
JD(U): 77
LJP (Ram Vilas): 22
HAM: 5
RLM: 2
RJD: 35
Congress: 5
Left parties: 8
Others: 5
Nationwide Celebrations Begin
BJP workers across India have been asked to assemble for victory celebrations at 1 pm. PM Narendra Modi is expected at the Delhi BJP headquarters at 6 pm.
In Patna, JD(U) supporters erupted in celebrations, and posters reading “Bihar Ka Matlab Nitish Kumar” surfaced across the city.
Heightened Security in Patna
Security has been tightened around CM Nitish Kumar’s residence, with all approach roads barricaded as crowds begin gathering in the capital.
Jan Suraaj Accepts Setback
Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, which campaigned aggressively at the grassroots, said it will conduct a “serious review” of its performance after failing to make notable gains.
Ground Mood: Festivity in Patna
A BJP worker in Patna was seen driving a decorated “NaMo Rath”, saying he would sing and dance across the city to celebrate Modi’s leadership.
Opposition Calls It ‘Unfortunate’
Independent MP Pappu Yadav called the early trends “unfortunate for Bihar” but accepted the public’s mandate.
Bihar Election Result 2025: A Verdict With National Impact
With the NDA’s sweeping victory poised to reshape Bihar’s political landscape, the mandate is expected to have national implications ahead of the next Lok Sabha election cycle. Nitish Kumar’s clean sweep signals a renewed endorsement of his governance model and the BJP’s organisational machinery.
