Fri Nov 14 09:19:11 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary and a rewritten news article:

Summary:

As of November 14, 2025, the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) is leading in the Bihar Assembly elections, poised to secure a historic victory with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity driving the surge. The AIMIM (All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen) is leading in five constituencies and blames the RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal) and Congress for dividing minority votes, claiming they rejected AIMIM’s offer to join the Mahagathbandhan. AIMIM also criticized the Mahagathbandhan’s choice of Deputy Chief Ministerial candidate, saying it neglected a significant voter base.

News Article:

NDA on Track for Historic Victory in Bihar; AIMIM Blames RJD and Congress for Vote Split

Mumbai, November 14, 2025 (The Hindu) – The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and bolstered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity, is projected to achieve a historic victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, according to trends emerging today. With counting ongoing, the NDA is leading in 203 seats, potentially surpassing their 2010 record.

Meanwhile, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is making inroads, leading in five constituencies. AIMIM leader Waris Pathan sharply criticized the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress, accusing them of dividing minority votes and rejecting the AIMIM’s offer to join the Mahagathbandhan with a modest request of only six seats.

“The RJD and Congress are themselves responsible for the division of Minority votes,” Pathan stated, dismissing criticism that AIMIM is a “B team” for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Pathan further criticized the Mahagathbandhan’s strategic choices, claiming their selection of a Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief, Mukesh Sahani as the Deputy Chief Ministerial candidate alienated a larger voter base.

According to the latest data from the Election Commission at 2:30 PM IST, the BJP is leading in 92 seats, JDU in 82, LJP in 20, HAM in 5, and RLM in 4. The RJD is leading in 26 seats, Congress in 4, CPI(ML) in 5, CPI-M in 2, and VIP in 0. The BSP leads in one seat, and the AIMIM in five. The final results are still being tallied.

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