Bihar Election Results 2025: The picture of the Bihar Assembly Election results is becoming increasingly clear. The NDA is heading towards a massive victory, with trends indicating a dominant lead across the state. Counting is underway for all 243 seats.
Early trends show the NDA crossing 190 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan is struggling around 50 seats. Both BJP and JDU are emerging as the strongest players in this election. By evening, the Election Commission will announce the final results.
This election saw record voter turnout of 67.13%, the highest since 1951. A party needs 122 seats to form the government, a mark the NDA has already crossed in trends.
Key Highlights – Bihar Election Result 2025
Counting for all 243 seats began at 8:00 AM. Postal ballots were counted first, followed by EVM votes.
Two-phase election:
Phase 1: November 6
Phase 2: November 11
Women outpaced men in voting:
Women: 71.6%
Men: 62.8%
NDA (BJP + JDU-led alliance) allocated 101–101 seats to both BJP and JDU.
The Mahagathbandhan, led by Tejashwi Yadav, is facing heavy losses.
Most exit polls had predicted an NDA victory.
46 counting centres across 38 districts have been secured with 18,000+ agents and 4,372 counting tables.
Latest Updates
11:59 AM — Jitan Ram Manjhi Predicts 160+ Seats for NDA
HAM chief Jitan Ram Manjhi said NDA will cross 160 seats, and his party expects at least six seats. EC data shows NDA leading on 166 seats vs. INDIA bloc’s 59.
11:49 AM — Big Twist: BJP Overtakes JDU
BJP has now emerged as the single largest party in trends.
According to ECI trends:
BJP – 85
JDU – 76
RJD – 34
LJPRV – 22
INC – 7
CPI(ML) – 6
HAM – 4
11:45 AM — Ravi Kishan Reacts to Tej Pratap’s Trailing
BJP MP Ravi Kishan said Bihar has moved beyond caste politics, reacting to Tej Pratap Yadav trailing in Mahua.
11:41 AM — NDA Close to Double Century
NDA leads on 191 seats, Mahagathbandhan on 48. If trends convert, NDA is set for a sweeping victory.
11:28 AM — Celebrations Begin: Manjhi Eats Jalebi
Sensing victory, Jitan Ram Manjhi started celebrations in Bodh Gaya by distributing jalebis.
11:20 AM — Congress Blames Women’s Incentive Scheme
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot alleged that pre-poll cash transfers to women influenced results.
11:18 AM — ECI Shows JDU as Largest Party
As per EC’s latest figures:
JDU – 82
BJP – 80
RJD – 33
LJP (Ram Vilas) – 22
Congress – 6
CPI-ML – 6
HAM – 5
11:14 AM — Tejashwi Yadav Trailing in Raghopur
Both Tejashwi (Raghopur) and Tej Pratap (Mahua) are trailing — a huge setback to the RJD.
11:12 AM — Nitish Posters Appear in Patna
New posters featuring Nitish Kumar with the tagline “Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai” appear across Patna. Roads leading to CM residence have been restricted.
11:00 AM — ‘Bihar Means Nitish Kumar’
Another poster in Patna declares Nitish Kumar synonymous with Bihar. EC data shows JDU leading on 82 seats.
10:57 AM — Status of Candidates from Notable Families
Osama Shahab (RJD) leading in Raghunathpur
Samrat Choudhary leading in Tarapur
ShrEYasi Singh (BJP) leading in Jamui
Lalu’s son Tej Pratap trailing at 4th position in Mahua
Folk singer Maithili Thakur leading in Alinagar
Shivani Shukla leading in Lalganj
10:53 AM — Congress Questions ECI
Congress leader Pawan Khera claims initial trends show “bureaucracy overshadowing people’s mandate.”
10:47 AM — Khesari Lal Yadav Trailing in Chhapra
Bhojpuri actor-politician Khesari Lal (RJD) is trailing. BJP’s Chhoti Kumari is ahead.
10:43 AM — ECI Website: NDA Leads Big
EC website trends show JDU ahead of BJP, while RJD performs poorly.
JDU – 79
BJP – 74
RJD – 40
LJP(RV) – 19
10:39 AM — Lalu Visits Tejashwi as Trends Shock RJD
Lalu Prasad Yadav reached Tejashwi’s residence as Mahagathbandhan faces a major collapse.
10:30 AM — Manjhi Announces Nitish Kumar Will Be CM
HAM chief Manjhi declares that Nitish Kumar will become CM again if NDA wins.
10:27 AM — ECI Trends from 225 Seats
JDU – 71
BJP – 69
RJD – 43
LJP(RV) – 17
Congress – 9
10:21 AM — Prashant Kishor’s Party Fails to Open Account
Jan Suraaj Party, earlier leading on two seats, now leads nowhere.
10:19 AM — Congress Again Questions Poll Process
Bihar Congress in-charge Krishna Allavaru alleges vote theft.
10:15 AM — Nitish Busy at Work as Trends Favour NDA
Nitish Kumar remains at his official residence monitoring developments. JDU workers begin gathering as NDA trends at 173 seats, MGB at 66.
