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NDA Coalition Begins Government Formation in Bihar After Landslide Victory

Patna, India – November 15, 2025 – The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has begun the process of forming a government in Bihar following a decisive victory in the state’s assembly elections. The coalition secured 202 out of 243 seats, leaving the opposition struggling.

Key leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) convened in Delhi to strategize government formation. BJP leaders Dharmendra Pradhan and Vinod Tawde met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. JD(U) working president Sanjay Jha also met with Shah. All NDA MLAs have been instructed to gather in Patna, with a formal announcement of the Chief Minister nominee expected within the next few days.

Current Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, widely expected to retain his position, has been meeting with winning candidates and other leaders. Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) (LJP(RV)) chief Chirag Paswan met with Kumar to congratulate him on the victory and dismissed any “confusion” between his party and the JD(U). Paswan has announced Raju Tiwari as the party’s legislative leader.

While BJP emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats, followed by JD(U) with 85, the LJP(RV) secured 19 seats, Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) 5, and Rashtriya Lok Morcha 4.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)-led Mahagatbandhan suffered a major setback, winning only 35 seats. Tejashwi Yadav, RJD leader, has yet to publicly comment on the election results, though his party has issued a statement emphasizing its commitment to public service.

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