In a stunning political verdict, the National Democratic Alliance led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has secured a resounding victory in the Bihar assembly elections, projected to win approximately 200 seats in the 243-member legislative body. The massive mandate represents a significant strengthening of the ruling coalition's position compared to previous elections.
Regional Dominance and Seat Distribution
The Bharatiya Janata Party has delivered a standout performance, leading in 91 seats across the state, while Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) has emerged victorious in 79 constituencies. The opposition Mahagathbandhan, meanwhile, faces a crushing defeat with only 37 seats projected across Bihar.
In a particularly telling development, RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav remains locked in a tight contest in his traditional stronghold of Raghopur in Vaishali district. This symbolizes the broader struggle faced by the opposition alliance throughout the state.
Comprehensive Regional Breakdown
The NDA's victory spans across all geographical regions of Bihar, marking a significant shift from the 2020 electoral patterns. In the Magadh-Bhojpur region, which sends 69 MLAs to the assembly, the ruling alliance has made remarkable gains. The BJP is leading in 23 seats while JD(U) is ahead in 18 constituencies.
This represents a dramatic turnaround from the 2020 results where the NDA had secured just 6 of Magadh's 26 seats and 13 of Bhojpur's 43 seats. The RJD has been reduced to leading in only 9 seats in this region, losing 24 compared to their previous performance.
In the Tirhut-Saran region with 73 seats, the NDA is expected to win 61 constituencies. The BJP has consolidated its base further by securing 36 seats - four more than in 2020 - while JD(U) has improved its tally by leading in 18 seats, representing a gain of 10 constituencies.
Strong Performance Across All Zones
The Bhagalpur-Munger belt has witnessed one of the NDA's strongest performances, with the alliance leading in 28 of the region's 34 seats. The JD(U) has taken a commanding lead in 16 seats, signaling a significant surge compared to its 2020 showing in this competitive belt.
The Darbhanga-Kosi-Purnia region continues the trend with NDA expected to win 53 of 67 seats, improving upon their 2020 tally of 47 seats in this area. Interestingly, Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM is leading in 5 seats in the Seemanchal area, while the Mahagathbandhan is projected to win just 9 seats, down from 20 in previous elections.
Election Process and Voter Participation
The counting operations for this decisive election are being supervised by 243 Returning Officers and an equal number of Counting Observers appointed by the Election Commission. More than 18,000 counting agents representing various candidates are monitoring the process across counting centers with strict security protocols in place.
The election witnessed robust democratic participation with over 7 crore voters exercising their franchise. Polling was conducted efficiently in two phases on November 6 and 11, 2025, with the results now clearly indicating a strong preference for continuity and stability under the NDA government.
The comprehensive victory across all regions demonstrates the successful consolidation of the NDA alliance and marks a significant personal triumph for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who is now poised to continue his leadership of India's politically crucial eastern state.
