Fri Nov 14 07:31:25 UTC 2025: Summary:

Early results from the Bihar Assembly elections indicate a strong performance by Nitish Kumar’s JDU, which is leading in a significant number of seats, exceeding its 2020 performance. The NDA alliance, including BJP and Chirag Paswan’s LJP (Ram Vilas), is poised to form the government. The opposition, including RJD and Congress, is trailing. JDU’s performance defies predictions of its decline and highlights Nitish Kumar’s enduring popularity and governance record. LJP (Ram Vilas) is also performing strongly.

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NDA Poised for Victory in Bihar as JDU Surges Ahead in Early Election Results

Patna, Bihar – The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is on track to secure a comfortable victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, according to early counting trends. Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) (JDU) is performing exceptionally well, leading in 79 of the 101 seats it contested, a significant increase from its 2020 performance.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), another key member of the NDA, is also showing strength, leading in 89 seats. The NDA’s combined tally has surpassed 185, indicating a likely government formation if these trends continue.

The opposition Mahagathbandhan, led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress, is lagging behind, with RJD leading in 37 seats and Congress in only 7. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party has failed to gain traction, not leading in any seats.

The JDU’s strong showing defies predictions of its decline and highlights Nitish Kumar’s enduring popularity and governance record, even after two decades in power. This performance silences critics who questioned his leadership and the party’s strength within the NDA coalition.

Another notable gainer is Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) [LJP(RV)]. LJP(RV) is leading in 23 out of the 28 seats it contested, marking a substantial victory for the party after hard bargaining for seat sharing, building on it’s performance in the Lok Sabha Elections in 2024.

The election results suggest that the Mahagathbandhan’s campaign, which focused on Nitish Kumar’s health and presented Tejashwi Yadav as a youthful alternative, failed to resonate with voters. If Nitish Kumar takes the oath as Chief Minister, it will be his tenth time in the role, solidifying his position as a dominant figure in Bihar’s political landscape.

While several rounds of counting remain, the current trends strongly indicate a return to power for the NDA in Bihar.

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