The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised to form the government again in Bihar after a decisive victory in the 2025 State Assembly polls. The election, conducted in two phases, witnessed a robust overall voter turnout of 67.13 percent, signaling intense public engagement.
Record-Breaking Voter Participation
Bihar saw record numbers at the polling booths, with Phase 1 recording 65.08 percent and Phase 2 seeing an even higher 69.20 percent participation. The electoral battle was particularly fierce in constituencies that registered the highest voter turnouts, often seen as a barometer of democratic fervor.
Among the 243 seats, the Kasba constituency led the charge with a massive 81.74% voter turnout. It was closely followed by Barari at 81.6% and Thakurganj at 81.32%. Other regions like Manihari and Pranpur also saw turnout figures cross the significant 80% mark.
Winners and Losers in Top 10 High-Turnout Constituencies
The results from the constituencies with the highest voter engagement reveal the clear winning trend for the NDA coalition. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has notably become the largest party in the state, both in terms of vote share and the number of seats won.
Here is a detailed look at the key outcomes from the ten constituencies that recorded the highest polling percentages:
- Kasba (81.74%): Nitesh Kumar Singh from the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) defeated Md. Irfan Alam of the Indian National Congress.
- Barari (81.6%): JD(U)'s Bijay Singh secured a victory over Congress candidate Tauquir Alam.
- Thakurganj (81.32%): Gopal Kumar Agarwal of the JD(U) triumphed against AIMIM's Ghulam Hasnain.
- Manihari (81.05%): In a reversal of fortune, Congress's Manohar Prasad Singh won against JD(U)'s Shambhu Kumar Suman.
- Pranpur (80.03%): The BJP's Nisha Singh emerged victorious, defeating Ishrat Parween of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
- Purnia (79.95%): BJP candidate Vijay Kumar Khemka won the seat, with Congress's Jitendra Kumar trailing.
- Kishanganj (79.93%): Congress's Md Qamrul Hoda won this seat, defeating the BJP's Sweety Singh.
- Korha (79.65%): Kavita Devi of the BJP won against Congress candidate Punam Kumari.
- Balrampur (79.35%): Sangita Devi from the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) won, with AIMIM's Mohammad Adil Hasan losing.
- Baisi (77.73%): AIMIM's Ghulam Sarwar secured a win here, with the BJP's Vinod Kumar trailing.
A New Political Chapter for Bihar
The 2025 Bihar election results underscore a significant consolidation of power for the NDA. The BJP's enhanced stature marks a pivotal shift in the state's political dynamics. The high voter turnout, especially in these key constituencies, reflects the electorate's active role in shaping this outcome and sets the stage for the NDA's next term in governance.
