Bihar Results 2025 LIVE: NDA Heads Toward Historic Win; Crosses 200 Mark

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nitish Kumar and other allies for the massive victory of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the assembly polls.

In a post on ‘X’, PM Modi wrote, “The NDA has ensured all-round development of the state. The people have given us a massive majority after witnessing our track record and our vision to take the state to new heights. I heartily congratulate Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ji and our NDA family allies Chirag Paswan ji, Jitan Ram Manjhi ji, and Upendra Kushwaha ji for this resounding victory.”

The Janata Dal (United) is leading the scoreboard on victory margins as counting progresses across Bihar. According to the latest Election Commission trends, JD(U) candidates have secured the top three highest margins so far.

• Harnaut: Hari Narayan Singh wins by a massive 48,335 votes

• Kalyanpur: Maheshwar Hazari records a 38,586-vote victory

• Alauli: Ram Chandra Sada secures a margin of 35,732 votes

These strong leads underline JD(U)’s sweeping performance in several pockets, even as the NDA as a whole continues to stay well ahead in the state tally.

More updates to follow as counting continues.

Celebrations continue in CM Nitish Kumar’s home district as early trends give the NDA a decisive edge. Speaking to the media, Ranju Devi, a resident of Nalanda, strongly rejected allegations that women voters supported the JD(U) in exchange for cash.

“We didn’t get ₹10,000, yet we made him win,” she said, surrounded by women dancing and playing Holi colours. “This is Nitish Kumar’s village. Everyone is happy here. There is nothing like women voting for money. Earlier also we didn’t get anything, yet we made him win. Today we are celebrating.”

The mood remains festive in the district, with JD(U) workers distributing sweets and chanting in support of Nitish Kumar as counting continues.

In a remarkable turn of events for Bihar politics, jailed JD(U) strongman Anant Singh has once again won from the Mokama Assembly seat, securing his sixth consecutive term. Singh, the only candidate contesting the 2025 elections from behind bars, continues to command unsti support from his constituency.

Currently lodged in jail in connection with the Dular Chand Yadav murder case, Singh’s campaign was run entirely by his family and loyal supporters. Despite his absence from public meetings, his influence remained unmistakable on the ground, with voters turning out in large numbers to back him, many citing loyalty built over decades and his image as a leader who “gets things done.”

Political observers say his victory showcases both the deep-rooted loyalty he enjoys and the unique local dynamics of Mokama, where Singh’s persona has long overshadowed party lines. For JD(U), his win adds a symbolic boost on a day when the NDA registered sweeping gains statewide.

In a dramatic turnaround in Raghopur, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav has reclaimed the lead as counting enters the 19th round, adding a fresh twist to one of Bihar’s most high-profile battles.

Tejashwi now stands at 72,932 votes, putting him 1,186 votes ahead of BJP’s Satish Kumar, who has 71,746.

The seat has witnessed intense back-and-forth swings throughout the day, Tejashwi trailing, staging a recovery, falling behind again, and now pushing ahead as the contest narrows sharply.

More updates to follow.

In a significant setback for the Mahagathbandhan, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav is trailing by 9,705 votes in Raghopur after 16 of 30 rounds of counting. BJP candidate Satish Kumar has secured 65,411 votes, while Tejashwi has 55,706.

Tejashwi, who held Raghopur for 10 years and defeated Satish Kumar in both 2015 and 2020, had briefly taken a narrow lead earlier in the day before falling behind again.

Statewide, the NDA continues its march toward a sweeping victory, crossing the 200-seat mark in early trends. Across Patna, massive JD(U) posters praising Nitish Kumar, carrying slogans like “Tiger abhi zinda hai” and “Bihar ka matlab Nitish Kumar,” have taken over the skyline as the alliance strengthens its claim to power.

Massive celebrations have begun in Patna as the NDA crosses the 200-seat mark in Election Commission trends. At 3:18 pm, the alliance is leading in 208 seats, with the BJP ahead in 95 and the JD(U) in 84. LJP, HAM and RLM together add 29 more leads.

The opposition continues to lag, with the Mahagathbandhan holding just 28 seats in early trends. AIMIM is leading in six constituencies, while the BSP holds one lead.

Saffron flags, music and fireworks filled the streets around BJP and JD(U) offices, where supporters danced and distributed sweets as the alliance moved closer to a landslide victory.

The Congress is ahead in just two of the 61 seats it contested in Bihar. In Kishanganj, Md. Qamrul Hoda leads by 22,083 votes with a total of 74,964 votes polled so far, while in Bhagalpur, Ajeet Sharma holds a slim lead of 443 votes.

Meanwhile, the NDA continues to keep a strong grip on the trends. The BJP is leading in 94 seats and JD(U) in 84, placing the alliance comfortably ahead in the race. The RJD, Congress’ partner in the Mahagathbandhan, is leading in 25 seats.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has hailed the Bihar election trends, calling the public mandate “historic” as the NDA continues to maintain a strong lead.

“The people of Bihar have shown their support for the development done by the double-engine government,” Gadkari said, crediting the combined leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for the alliance’s performance. He added that the work carried out over the past 10 years has “made the NDA victorious,” and thanked voters for their overwhelming support.

The NDA is steadily moving towards a decisive victory, with trends showing a clear mandate in its favour.

Bihar BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal has announced that the party will celebrate a Vijay Utsav at 5 PM today at the BJP office in Patna. “I thank the voters of Bihar for supporting the PM Modi–Nitish Kumar-led NDA,” Jaiswal said, as the alliance crosses the majority mark in the ongoing counting.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address BJP workers at the party headquarters in New Delhi this evening, as the National Democratic Alliance tightens its grip on a massive victory in Bihar. Latest Election Commission trends show the NDA leading in 197 seats, while the Opposition remains far behind with 39.

The strong performance marks a major comeback for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, whose leadership was under scrutiny ahead of the polls. Despite speculation over voter fatigue and shifting alliances, the trends indicate renewed trust in his governance.

The BJP–JD(U) campaign, powered by Modi’s national appeal, highlighted development, welfare delivery, and improved law and order. The NDA has also pointed to the peaceful conduct of the 2025 polls, a sharp contrast to the violence associated with past elections.

PM Modi’s address later this evening is expected to set the tone for the alliance’s message as it looks ahead to forming the next Bihar government.

More updates to follow.

Reacting to the sweeping early trends in favour of the NDA, senior Congress leader and Bihar observer Ashok Gehlot criticised the counting-day developments, alleging misuse of money power and inaction by the Election Commission.

“Bihar results are disappointing, no doubt. Women were being given ₹10,000 even during the campaign. The EC kept quiet. Why didn’t they stop it?” Gehlot said, claiming the trends only validate Rahul Gandhi’s accusation of “vote chori.”

He added that the opposition had raised concerns throughout the campaign but “no corrective step was taken,” calling the emerging verdict “deeply troubling for democracy.”

As counting gathers momentum in the Bihar Assembly elections, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has raced far ahead of the opposition, signalling what may turn into one of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s strongest victories to date. Early trends suggest that the JD(U)-BJP partnership, boosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s widespread popularity appears on course for a sweeping mandate in the 243-member Assembly.

By 11:45 am, Election Commission data showed the NDA leading in 188 seats. The BJP had taken the lead in 85 constituencies, followed by the JD(U) in 75, the LJP in 22, HAM in 4 and the RLM in 3.

On the other hand, the Mahagathbandhan continued to trail, with the RJD leading in 36 seats, the Congress in 6, CPI(ML) in 7, and CPI(M) and VIP in one seat each. Outside the two main blocs, the BSP was ahead in one constituency, while AIMIM led in three.

Counting trends from Mahua show Tej Pratap Yadav slipping sharply, as LJP(RV) candidate Sanjay Kumar Singh widens his lead with over 12,800 votes. RJD’s Mukesh Kumar Raushan holds second place, while AIMIM’s Amit Kumar is third. Tej Pratap is struggling with just a little over 2,100 votes.

By 11:45 am, the Nitish-led NDA has surged to 188 seats, with the BJP and JD(U) leading the alliance’s strong performance. The Mahagathbandhan remains far behind at 51 seats. Early trends indicate a sweeping mandate for Nitish Kumar, signalling voter approval for the NDA’s governance model.

Early counting shows the NDA leading in at least 16 Muslim-dominated constituencies, with JD(U) and LJP(RV) posting significant gains. The Mahagathbandhan, despite its heavy focus on jobs and youth issues, is trailing in most of these segments.

As of 11:20 AM, the NDA has further strengthened its position, leading in 193 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan has dropped to just 46 seats.

The BJP has now moved ahead of the JD(U), leading in 84 constituencies, with Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) close behind on 79 seats. In the Mahagathbandhan camp, the RJD holds leads in 33 seats, while both the Congress and CPI(ML) are ahead in 6 seats each.

The NDA continues to maintain a commanding advantage as counting progresses.

Union Minister and HAM(S) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi has reaffirmed support for JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar, saying the ongoing trends clearly point to an NDA victory with a “thumping majority.”

“This is not unexpected. We were confident from the beginning that the NDA would form the government, and Nitish Kumar will be the chief minister,” Manjhi said. He added that the alliance is on track to reach 160 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan may be held to 70–80 seats.

“Nitish Kumar hi banenge mukhyamantri,” he declared.

The Election Commission reports that the NDA has taken a strong lead in 136 seats, moving well past the 122-seat majority mark as counting continues.