The counting process for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 is currently in full swing, with trends indicating a spectacular, landslide triumph for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by BJP and JD(U). The political coalition has established a commanding position that points toward a massive mandate from the voters of Bihar.
Dominant Lead for NDA Alliance
As of 3:12 PM on counting day, the NDA was ahead in 199 seats, demonstrating an overwhelming performance across the state. In stark contrast, the RJD-Congress-led Mahagathbandhan was struggling with leads in only 37 seats. While most exit polls had predicted an NDA victory, the sheer magnitude of their lead has surprised many political observers and analysts.
The counting of votes commenced at 8 AM and is expected to continue until approximately 7 PM. The election process has drawn significant attention as it will determine the political direction of Bihar for the next five years.
Key Candidates and Their Electoral Battles
High-Profile Contests and Surprises
Tejashwi Yadav - Raghopur Constituency: The Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial face and political heir to Lalu Prasad Yadav found himself in a tough battle in Raghopur. After 12 rounds of counting, BJP candidate Satish Kumar Yadav was leading the RJD leader by 4,570 votes. With 18 rounds remaining, this constituency remains one of the most closely watched contests.
Samrat Choudhary - Tarapur Constituency: The incumbent Deputy Chief Minister from BJP was dominating his electoral battle with a massive lead of 30,162 votes over RJD's Arun Kumar. With 20 of 30 counting rounds completed, Choudhary appears poised for a comfortable victory.
Vijay Kumar Sinha - Lakhisarai Constituency: Another BJP leader and sitting Deputy Chief Minister was showing strong performance, leading Congress candidate Amaresh Kumar by 14,416 votes. However, with only 15 of 34 rounds completed, the final outcome still holds some uncertainty.
Notable Performances and Historic Moments
Maithili Thakur - Alinagar Constituency: Folk singer turned politician Maithili Thakur is set to create history by becoming Bihar's youngest MLA. The 25-year-old BJP candidate was leading RJD's Binod Mishra by 8,693 votes after 17 of 24 rounds, indicating a likely historic victory.
Anant Singh - Mokama Constituency: In one of the most remarkable stories of this election, RJD candidate 'Chhote Sarkar' Anant Singh won his Mokama constituency by a whopping 28,206 votes despite being currently jailed. With all 26 rounds completed, this seat has been officially declared.
Tej Pratap Yadav - Mahua Constituency: Lalu Prasad Yadav's elder son, contesting under Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) after his expulsion from RJD, was facing a disappointing performance. He was trailing in third position, behind LJP(RV) candidate Sanjay Singh by a massive 34,813 votes.
Other Significant Contests
Deepa Kumari - Imamganj Constituency: The daughter-in-law of Union Minister and HAM chief Jitan Ram Manjhi was leading RJD candidate Ritu Priya Chaudhary by 25,899 votes. With 27 of 29 rounds completed, her victory appears almost certain.
Osama Shahab - Raghunathpur Constituency: The son of former Siwan MP Mohammad Sahabuddin, contesting on an RJD ticket, was leading JD(U) candidate Vikash Kumar Singh by 17,214 votes after 16 of 25 rounds.
Chhoti Kumari - Chapra Constituency: In a closely contested battle, BJP candidate Chhoti Kumari was leading Bhojpuri singer and actor Khesari Lal Yadav by a slim margin of 1,960 votes. With only 11 of 28 rounds counted, this constituency could see dramatic changes as counting progresses.
Prem Kumar - Gaya Town Constituency: One of Bihar's longest-serving MLAs, Prem Kumar of BJP, has secured yet another victory from Gaya Town, defeating Congress candidate Akhaury Onkar Nath by 26,423 votes. This marks another consecutive win from a constituency he has represented since 1990.
Political Implications and Future Outlook
The emerging results indicate a significant political shift in Bihar, with the NDA alliance demonstrating remarkable performance across various regions. The scale of victory suggests strong public support for the coalition's agenda and leadership. As counting continues throughout the day, these trends are likely to solidify, setting the stage for the next government formation in Bihar.
The election results will have far-reaching implications for Bihar's development trajectory and political landscape. The massive lead established by NDA points toward a stable government that could implement its vision for the state's progress over the next five years.
