Political tension grips Bihar as exit polls for the 2025 Assembly Elections indicate a decisive victory for the National Democratic Alliance. The Bharatiya Janata Party appears so confident of their win that they have prepared a massive 501 kilograms of laddus for celebration.
Exit Poll Predictions Paint Clear Picture
Multiple polling agencies have released their projections ahead of the official results declaration on Friday, November 14. The voting process concluded after two phases held on November 6 and November 11, with exit poll results beginning to emerge from 5 PM on election day.
Most surveys consistently show the NDA securing between 133 to 167 seats, comfortably above the majority mark in the 243-seat assembly. The opposition Mahagathbandhan, led by chief ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav, is projected to win between 70 to 102 seats according to various pollsters.
Detailed Breakdown of Exit Poll Numbers
Different agencies have provided their specific projections:
- Dainik Bhaskar: NDA 145–160 seats, Mahagathbandhan 73–91, Others 5–10
- People's Insight: NDA 133–148, MGB 87–102, Jan Suraaj Party 0–2, Others 3–6
- Matrize: NDA 147–167, MGB 70–90
- People's Pulse: NDA 133–159, MGB 75–101, JSP 0–5
- DVC Research: NDA 137-152; MGB 83-98; JSP 2-4
The political landscape shows the NDA maintaining a significant lead across most projections, though some variation exists in the exact seat counts.
Contrasting Reactions from Political Camps
While the BJP's preparation of 501 kg laddus demonstrates their confidence in the outcome, the Mahagathbandhan camp presents a different perspective. Tejashwi Yadav, addressing a press conference on Wednesday, maintained a brave face despite the discouraging poll numbers.
The opposition leader firmly claimed that the government would change this time around, showing determination in the face of what appears to be an uphill battle. His statements indicate that the Mahagathbandhan hasn't conceded defeat and remains hopeful until the final results are announced.
The election outcome will become clear when counting begins and results are officially declared on November 14. All eyes remain on the final numbers from agencies like Axis My India and Today's Chanakya, whose exit poll results were expected to be released from 5 PM onward.
Exit polls involve researchers directly questioning voters about their choices after they leave polling stations. This data is then compiled and analyzed to create predictions before the actual counting process begins, providing an early indication of potential outcomes.
