In a stunning political development, the National Democratic Alliance has secured a landslide victory in the Bihar legislative assembly elections, with the coalition leading in an impressive 204 out of 243 seats. Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the massive mandate as a clear endorsement of good governance and development-oriented politics.
Historic Mandate for Development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media platform X to express his views on the spectacular performance. He described the victory as a triumph of 'good governance, development, and the values of public welfare and social justice'. The Prime Minister extended his congratulations to alliance partners including Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, LJP-RV chief Chirag Paswan, HAM leader Jitan Ram Manjhi, and RLM president Upendra Kushwaha.
According to the Election Commission of India data, the NDA's performance marks a significant improvement from the 2020 elections, where the alliance had secured 125 seats. The current tally demonstrates a massive consolidation of votes in favor of the ruling coalition.
Key Players and Their Reactions
Returning Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his gratitude to the voters of Bihar through his social media posts. "In the Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections-2025, the people of the state have expressed their confidence in our government by giving us a massive majority. For this, I bow to all the esteemed voters of the state", Kumar stated.
The Chief Minister also acknowledged Prime Minister Modi's support, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the victory. The NDA's campaign effectively leveraged Kumar's corruption-free image, creating a sharp contrast with the opposition RJD's leadership, particularly Lalu Prasad Yadav who faces multiple corruption cases.
Breakdown of Seat Distribution
The election results show a clear dominance of NDA constituents across the state:
- BJP won 55 seats and was leading in 35 other constituencies
- JD(U) secured 33 seats and was ahead in 51 constituencies
- LJP(RV) won seven seats and was leading in 12 constituencies
- HAM(S) won one seat and was leading in four others
- Rashtriya Lok Morcha bagged one seat and was leading in three constituencies
Opposition's Dismal Performance
The opposition Mahagathbandhan, comprising RJD, Congress and Left parties, faced a crushing defeat, managing to lead in only 33 seats. This represents a dramatic decline of 81 seats compared to their 2020 performance when they had secured 110 seats.
The RJD, which had emerged as the single largest party in 2020 with 75 seats, was leading in only 26 constituencies this time. The Congress party's performance was particularly disappointing, leading in just three seats despite contesting over 80 constituencies.
The NDA's successful campaign narrative centered around Nitish Kumar's clean image and the vision of "Viksit Bihar" (Developed Bihar), which resonated strongly with voters. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had repeatedly emphasized during campaigning that "not a single corruption case" had been filed against Kumar throughout his political career.
Prominent Winners and Political Implications
Several high-profile leaders from the NDA camp registered victories, including Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and state ministers Prem Kumar, Maheshwar Hazari and Sanjay Saraogi. The NDA has already secured at least 97 seats with many results still being declared.
The massive mandate empowers the NDA government to continue its development agenda for Bihar with renewed vigor. Prime Minister Modi stated that the resounding public verdict would enable the alliance to serve the people and work with new resolve for Bihar's progress.
The election results also signal a significant political realignment in Bihar politics, with the NDA managing to consolidate votes across different social segments and geographical regions. The coalition's strategy of highlighting governance achievements while contrasting it with the RJD's alleged "jungle raj" appears to have paid rich dividends.
