The political future of Bihar will be decided on Friday, November 14, 2025, as the state awaits the results of its closely contested assembly elections. The counting of votes, which begins at 8:00 AM, will determine if Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U)-BJP alliance retains power or if the opposition Mahagathbandhan, led by Tejashwi Yadav, manages to unseat Bihar's longest-serving chief minister.
When and Where to Track the Bihar Election Results 2025
All eyes are on the Election Commission of India (ECI) as it prepares to unveil the verdict of the Bihar electorate. The official process of counting votes and releasing trends will commence at 8:00 AM on Friday, November 14. The initial trends are expected to become clear by midday, with final results for most constituencies anticipated by the evening.
Voters and political enthusiasts can follow the live updates and minute-by-minute counting on several platforms. For comprehensive coverage, you can track the developments on indianexpress.com and its associated YouTube channel. Additionally, the most authoritative source for the results is the official ECI website at results.eci.gov.in.
Voter Turnout and Exit Poll Predictions
The election was conducted in two phases and witnessed significant public participation. The first phase recorded a voter turnout of 64.66%, a substantial increase from the 56.1% recorded in the first phase of the 2020 elections. The second phase saw an even higher participation, with a record 66.91% turnout, which the Election Commission noted as the highest in the state's history since 1951.
In the lead-up to the results, several exit polls have released their predictions. Most forecast a victory for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Axis My India projected the NDA to secure between 121 to 141 seats in the 243-member assembly, while the Mahagathbandhan (MGB) was predicted to win 98 to 118 seats. Another pollster, Today's Chanakya160 seats. A consolidation of nine exit polls on Tuesday also suggested the NDA is poised to win approximately 147 seats.
A High-Stakes Political Battle
The 2025 Bihar assembly election results are a direct contest between two powerful coalitions. On one side is the incumbent National Democratic Alliance (NDA) helmed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. On the other is the Mahagathbandhan or Grand Alliance, which has positioned Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate. The outcome will not only shape the state's governance for the next five years but also have significant implications for the national political landscape.
As the counting progresses throughout the day, the trends will reveal whether the record voter turnout has translated into a renewed mandate for the existing government or a demand for change led by the opposition.
