Vote counting for Bihar’s 243 assembly seats and by-elections in eight constituencies across Punjab, Odisha, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Telangana, Mizoram, and Jammu & Kashmir began at 8 a.m. on November 14, 2025. Early trends show the ruling NDA leading comfortably, with Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) outpacing ally BJP. The opposition Mahagathbandhan, led by Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD, lags behind but shows gains in key pockets. Exit polls had predicted an NDA win, with tallies around 148-160 seats against 77-92 for the Mahagathbandhan. As of 10:30 a.m., trends cover 192 seats, per Election Commission data.
Bihar Trends: NDA Eyes Majority, JD(U) Leads Alliance
The NDA, comprising BJP, JD(U), and smaller allies like LJP, holds a clear edge in initial rounds. Postal ballots favored the ruling coalition, followed by EVM counts. JD(U) has crossed 76 leads, surpassing BJP’s 70+, signaling a power shift within the alliance. Mahagathbandhan’s RJD is ahead on 34, with Congress at 10 and Left parties scraping minimal gains. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj faces a debut debacle, leading on just 1 seat.
| Party/Alliance | Leads (as of 10:30 a.m.) | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| JD(U) | 76 | Strong in Seemanchal; Nitish Kumar eyes 5th term. |
| BJP | 70+ | Leads in 12 early seats; focuses on urban belts. |
| NDA Total | 150+ | Crossed majority (122); LJP adds 15. |
| RJD | 34 | Tejashwi leads in Raghopur; Tej Pratap overtakes in Mahua. |
| Congress | 10 | Amita Bhushan ahead in Begusarai. |
| Mahagathbandhan Total | 92- | Trails; Left parties (HAM, CPI(ML)) at 6 combined. |
| Others (RLM, VIP, AIMIM, etc.) | 8 | Jan Suraaj flops at 1. |
Tejashwi Yadav, Mahagathbandhan’s CM face, is leading in Raghopur, while JD(U)’s Anant Singh tops Mokama postal counts. Voter turnout hit a record 67.13%, highest since 1951, fueling speculation of surprises. Full results expected by evening; check results.eci.gov.in for constituency-wise updates.
By-Election Buzz: Mixed Bag Across States
Counting for the eight bypolls, triggered by resignations and deaths, shows a split verdict. High turnouts in Mizoram (82.3%) and Odisha (79.4%) contrast urban lows like Telangana’s 48.5%. NDA gains in J&K and Odisha, while opposition edges Punjab and Telangana.
| Constituency (State) | Leading Candidate/Party | Margin (Early Trends) | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgam (J&K) | Aga Syed Mahmood Al-Mosavi (NC) | 624 votes ahead of PDP | 50% |
| Nagrota (J&K) | BJP | Leading over NC | 75.1% |
| Anta (Rajasthan) | Congress (Pramod Jain Bhaya) | Ahead of BJP | 80.3% |
| Ghatsila (Jharkhand) | Somesh Chandra Soren (JMM) | 3,286 over JLKM | 74.6% |
| Jubilee Hills (Telangana) | Naveen Yadav (Congress) | Leading BRS/BJP | 48.5% |
| Tarn Taran (Punjab) | Sukhwinder Kaur (SAD) | 374 over AAP | 61% |
| Dampa (Mizoram) | Lalthangliana (MNF) | Ahead in 4-way fight | 82.3% |
| Nuapada (Odisha) | Jay Dholakia (BJP) | 3,547 over BJD | 79.4% |
These outcomes could tweak state dynamics—Congress boosts in South, NDA holds North. Security is tight amid high stakes.
Stay tuned for real-time shifts; NDA’s early dominance hints at continuity in Bihar, but Mahagathbandhan fights back in rural strongholds.
