As counting continues for all 243 seats in the Bihar Assembly elections, early trends indicate a strong lead for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
According to the latest trends:
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 4 won, 89 leading (total 93)
Janata Dal (United) – JD(U): 6 won, 76 leading (total 82)
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD): 0 won, 27 leading (total 27)
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) – LJP(RV): 0 won, 19 leading (total 19)
All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen – AIMIM: 0 won, 5 leading (total 5)
Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) – HAM(S): 0 won, 5 leading (total 5)
Indian National Congress (INC): 0 won, 4 leading (total 4)
Rashtriya Lok Morcha – RSHLTKM: 0 won, 4 leading (total 4)
Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) (Liberation) – CPI(ML)(L): 0 won, 2 leading (total 2)
The NDA, comprising BJP and JD(U), is currently leading in a combined 165 seats, signaling a likely decisive victory. The RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and Congress remain far behind, with RJD leading in 27 seats and Congress in only 4.
The election has witnessed historic voter engagement, with over 67% turnout in the two-phase polling. Security arrangements at counting centers are robust, with Central Armed Police Forces and Bihar Police personnel deployed to ensure a smooth and transparent process.