Fri Nov 14 06:20:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections are underway, with early trends indicating a strong lead for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which has surpassed the majority mark. The NDA is currently leading in 185 out of 243 seats, with the BJP in the lead on 84, JDU on 75, LJP(RV) on 22, and HAMS on 4. The Mahagathbandhan (MGB) is trailing, leading in 49 seats, including RJD on 36, Congress on 7, and CPI(ML)L on 6. A closely watched contest is unfolding in Raghopur, a traditional stronghold of the Yadav family. BJP candidate Satish Kumar has taken a lead over RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav. The lead increased as counting progressed, with Kumar widening the gap in subsequent rounds, but the race remained tight.

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NDA Takes Early Lead in Bihar Assembly Elections, Raghopur Seat a Battleground

Patna, Bihar – The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is showing a strong performance in the initial trends of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, crossing the majority mark in the state. As counting continues, the NDA is currently leading in 185 out of the 243 seats, signaling a potential decisive victory.

Within the NDA, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is currently leading on 84 seats, with the Janata Dal (United) close behind on 75. Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is ahead in 22 constituencies, while the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) is leading in 4.

The Mahagathbandhan (MGB), is currently leading in 49 seats. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is leading in 36 seats, with the Congress ahead in 7 and the CPI(ML)L in 6.

One of the most closely watched contests is unfolding in Raghopur, a traditional stronghold of the Yadav family and the RJD. BJP candidate Satish Kumar has taken a lead over RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav. At Round 5, Satish Kumar had a lead of 20,158 votes to Tejashwi Yadav’s 20,052 votes. Despite Raghopur’s history of RJD dominance, this unexpectedly close race underscores the high stakes for both the ruling and opposition alliances in Bihar.

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