Fri Nov 14 08:57:07 UTC 2025: Summary:
Early trends in the Bihar election count show the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) taking a significant lead over the RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal) led Mahagathbandhan. Five hours into counting, the BJP and JDU (Janata Dal-United), key components of the NDA, are leading in a combined 169 seats, while the RJD is leading in 30 and Congress in 4. There’s a notable performance improvement for Nitish Kumar’s JDU compared to the 2020 election, despite concerns raised about his health and leadership. The article contrasts this with the 2020 results where the RJD emerged as the single-largest party, but the Congress’s poor showing enabled the NDA to form the government.
News Article:
NDA Takes Early Lead in Bihar Election Count
Patna, Bihar – The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has surged ahead in the early hours of vote counting for the Bihar election, according to trends emerging five hours after the process began. As of 1 PM, the NDA coalition, spearheaded by the BJP and JDU, is leading in a combined total of 169 seats (90 and 79 respectively).
The Tejashwi Yadav-led Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), along with its Mahagathbandhan allies including the Congress, are lagging behind. The RJD is currently leading in 30 seats, and Congress in 4.
These early results suggest a potential shift from the 2020 election, where the RJD emerged as the single-largest party, although the NDA ultimately formed the government due to Congress’s weaker performance. The RJD contested 143 seats and the Congress 61.
Notably, current trends indicate a strong showing for Nitish Kumar’s JDU, exceeding its 2020 performance. This comes amidst speculation regarding Kumar’s health and leadership, with BJP leaders reaffirming their commitment to fighting the election under his guidance.
With counting still underway, it remains to be seen whether the NDA can maintain its lead and secure another term in power. The upcoming rounds of counting will determine if the 2020 elections would be repeating or not.
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