Bihar Election Result 2025 LIVE Updates:
The NDA storm appears unstoppable as the Mahagathbandhan struggles to stay afloat. According to trends, the NDA is headed for a landslide victory. The ruling alliance seems to be securing more than 190 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan is stuck around 50. The Modi–Nitish combination is showing strong impact, as seen in the trends.
The Election Commission’s data also confirms that the Mahagathbandhan has collapsed in the face of the NDA wave. Early trends clearly show a massive majority for the NDA.
Vote counting began at 8 AM today, November 14. The Bihar election was held in two phases — on November 6 and November 11. This election saw a record turnout of 67.13%, the highest since 1951. A total of 243 seats were contested, and 122 are needed for a majority. The NDA has comfortably crossed this mark in the trends and is close to the 200-seat milestone.
Most exit polls had predicted an NDA win, including News18 India’s poll.
Key Highlights:
Counting is underway at 46 centres across 38 districts.
Total voter turnout was 66.91% — the highest since 1951 and 9.62% higher than 2020.
Women voters outnumbered men for the first time: 71.6% vs 62.8%.
The NDA includes BJP and JDU, with both parties allotted 101 seats each.
Over 4,372 counting tables and 18,000+ agents are deployed.
Final results are expected by evening.
LIVE UPDATES: November 14, 2025
15:21 IST — Pappu Yadav Calls NDA Lead “Unfortunate for Bihar”
As the NDA maintains a strong lead, Purnia MP Pappu Yadav said the result is “unfortunate” for Bihar. He added that although the mandate must be accepted, it would still be a setback for the state.
15:17 IST — Jitan Ram Manjhi’s HAM Leads on All 6 Seats
Former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi’s party HAM is leading on all 6 of its contested seats. Chirag Paswan’s LJP (Ram Vilas) is ahead on 20 of 29 seats.
15:12 IST — Nitish Kumar Will Remain CM, Says Upendra Kushwaha
RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha congratulated the people of Bihar and confirmed that Nitish Kumar will continue as Chief Minister. He criticized the RJD for fielding candidates with criminal backgrounds.
15:08 IST — BJP Wins Teghra in Begusarai
Rajneesh Kumar of BJP has won the Teghra seat in Begusarai, defeating CPI’s Ramratan Singh.
15:03 IST — “This Is an EVM Tsunami,” Says RJD
With NDA crossing 200, RJD has called the sweeping victory an “EVM tsunami.” PK will hold a press conference on November 16 regarding Jan Suraaj’s strategy.
14:54 IST — NDA Leads on All 7 Bhagalpur Seats
BJP and JDU are leading in all seats in Bhagalpur, with some margins exceeding 40,000 votes.
14:52 IST — Renu Devi Wins Bettiah
BJP’s Renu Devi has defeated Congress candidate Wasi Ahmad by nearly 22,000 votes.
14:47 IST — Chirag Paswan’s LJP (RV) Shining with Big Leads
LJP (RV) is leading on 20 out of 29 seats, emerging as a strong NDA ally.
14:42 IST — BJP’s Raju Singh Wins Sahebganj
Raju Singh (BJP) wins Sahebganj; Vinay Bihari wins Lauria with a margin of 24,000 votes.
14:38 IST — Samastipur Results: Seat-by-Seat Update
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14:34 IST — Lalu’s Two Sons in Trouble; Tej Pratap Near Defeat
Tej Pratap Yadav is trailing by over 26,000 votes from Mahua.
14:31 IST — Tejashwi Yadav Trailing in Raghopur
After 11 rounds, BJP’s Satish Kumar is ahead by 4,829 votes.
14:24 IST — NDA Crosses 200; RJD in Panic
Seat trends (approx.):
BJP: 90
JDU: 82
RJD: 28
LJP (RV): 20
Congress: 5
AIMIM: 5
HAM: 5
14:12 IST — Nitish Kumar to Continue as CM
Sources confirm BJP top leadership has agreed on Nitish Kumar’s continuation as CM.
14:10 IST — Anant Singh Wins Mokama
JDU’s Anant Singh wins by 29,710 votes; Veena Devi (RJD) loses.
14:06 IST — RJD Crashes to 27 Seats
BJP leads with 91 seats; JDU with 79. NDA crosses 200.
14:00 IST — Raghopur: Tejashwi Trails by 3,230 Votes After 10 Rounds
BJP’s Satish Kumar leads with 40,180 votes; Tejashwi at 36,950. Jan Suraaj’s candidate is third.
