The Election Commission of India (ECI) continues vote counting for Bihar’s 243 assembly seats on November 14, 2025, with trends now covering all constituencies after multiple rounds. The ruling NDA is on track for a landslide, surging past 200 leads (currently at 204) and securing a two-thirds majority well beyond the 122-seat threshold. This marks a resounding endorsement of Nitish Kumar’s leadership, with celebrations underway at BJP and JD(U) offices in Patna, including fireworks and laddus. The Mahagathbandhan trails sharply at 35-46 seats, facing a rout in key Yadav strongholds, while Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj fails to open its account. Voter turnout hit a record 67.13%, the highest since 1951, amplifying NDA’s sweep.
Latest ECI Party-Wise Leads: NDA Dominates, BJP Emerges Single Largest
As per ECI data at 12:30 p.m., the NDA’s tally reflects strong performances from BJP and JD(U), with smaller allies adding crucial margins. Opposition fragmentation benefits the coalition, with RJD’s vote share (23.12%) edging JD(U) (18.87%) but translating to fewer seats due to seat splits.
| Party/Alliance | Leads (as of 12:30 p.m.) | Key Gains |
|---|---|---|
| BJP | 92 | Urban belts, Seemanchal; Maithili Thakur leads Alinagar by 4,000+ |
| JD(U) | 82 | Rural heartlands; Saba Zafar trails in Amour but leads elsewhere |
| LJP(RV) | 21 | Paswan-dominated seats like Mahua, Darauli; Chirag Paswan hails ‘historic’ |
| HAM(S) | 5 | Tikari lead for Anil Kumar; Nitish ally boosts SC votes |
| RLM | 4 | Minor rural pockets |
| NDA Total | 204 | Crossed 200; eyes 210+ final tally |
| RJD | 26 | Pockets like Raghunathpur (Osama Shahab +5,139); Tejashwi trails Raghopur by 3,016 |
| Congress | 4 | Minimal; Amita Bhushan leads Begusarai |
| AIMIM | 5 | Seemanchal surge; Akhtarul Iman leads Amour |
| CPI(ML)(L) | 2 | Left pockets |
| CPI(M)/BSP | 1 each | Scattered |
| Mahagathbandhan Total | 39 | Down from 75 in 2020; Tej Pratap 4th in Mahua (-10,700) |
| Others (Jan Suraaj, etc.) | 0 | Prashant Kishor outfit flops; review promised |
NDA’s Landslide: Nitish’s Fifth Term, BJP’s Record Haul
BJP spokesperson Shivam Tyagi called it a “historic mandate for Modi’s development politics,” with the party poised to be the single largest at 92+. JD(U)’s 82 leads signal Nitish Kumar’s enduring appeal among EBCs and women voters, despite RJD’s higher vote share. LJP(RV)’s 21-seat surge in 28 contests underscores Chirag Paswan’s revival. NDA gains four Muslim MLAs, a shift from zero last term.
Opposition cries foul: Akhilesh Yadav alleged SIR “manipulation” on X, vowing PDA “praharis” to block it in UP/Bengal. Congress’ Rajesh Ram questions counting integrity; AAP’s Sanjay Singh echoes “vote theft.” Mahagathbandhan leaders like Pappu Yadav insist on a “coalition government,” but trends suggest otherwise.
Exit polls (130-167 for NDA) underestimated the margin; full results by evening on results.eci.gov.in. Security tight at 46 centers amid NDA festivities.
