Vote counting for Bihar’s 243 assembly seats is in full swing on November 14, 2025, with the NDA alliance racing past 200 leads and locking in early victories. BJP and JD(U), the alliance’s heavyweights, have notched up seven declared wins so far, signaling a commanding performance that could hand Nitish Kumar a record fifth term as Chief Minister. Early trends show the NDA at 204 seats (BJP 92, JD(U) 82, LJP(RV) 21, others 9), while the Mahagathbandhan trails at 39 (RJD 26, Congress 4, CPI(ML) 2, others 7). Voter turnout hit a historic 67.13%, the highest since 1951, fueling the NDA’s surge.
NDA’s Early Victories: BJP and JD(U) Lead the Charge
As rounds progress, the NDA has converted leads into wins across key districts, capitalizing on women voters and OBC consolidation. Here’s a snapshot of the seven confirmed triumphs for BJP and JD(U):
| Constituency | Winner | Party | Margin | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mokama | Anant Kumar Singh | JD(U) | 28,206 votes | Jailed strongman defeats RJD’s Veena Devi; Bhumihar stronghold. |
| Alauli | Ram Chandra Sada | JD(U) | 35,732 votes | SC-reserved seat flips from RJD; Seemanchal boost. |
| Kalyanpur | Maheshwar Hazari | JD(U) | 38,586 votes | Former minister crushes RJD rival. |
| Harnaut | Hari Narayan Singh | JD(U) | 48,335 votes | Dominant win in Nalanda district. |
| Tarapur | Samrat Choudhary | BJP | 38,830 votes | Deputy CM’s debut assembly victory over RJD’s Arun Kumar. |
| Belaganj | Manorama Devi | JD(U) | ~20,000 votes | Early rural sweep in Gaya. |
| Parihar | Gayatri Devi | BJP | Leading (finalizing) | Sitamarhi seat; NDA eyes full district sweep. |
These wins, from early rounds, highlight JD(U)’s rural edge (four victories) and BJP’s urban pull (three). More results are pouring in, with NDA poised for 210+ seats per ECI data.
Mahagathbandhan Stumbles: RJD Pockets Amid Setbacks
Tejashwi Yadav trails by 9,705 votes in Raghopur, while his brother Tej Pratap finishes fourth in Mahua (-10,700). RJD clings to leads like Osama Shahab’s 5,139-vote edge in Raghunathpur, but statewide woes mount. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj draws a blank, prompting a “serious review.”
Opposition leaders cry foul over SIR voter deletions (6 million, mostly minorities and migrants), with Congress’ Pawan Khera calling it a “battle between Bihar’s people and ECI’s Gyanesh Kumar.” Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and SP’s Akhilesh Yadav echo “vote theft” claims, vowing probes and PDA “sentinels” for UP and Bengal polls.
NDA camps in Patna erupt in joy with 500 kg of laddus and fireworks, hailing a “sushasan” mandate. Full results expected by evening on results.eci.gov.in.
