Political Polarization on Patna's Beerchand Patel Path
The stark contrast between victory and defeat was physically visible on Beerchand Patel Path in Patna on Friday, November 15, 2025, as the Bihar election results became clear. Separated by just 25 meters of road, the offices of the ruling JD(U)-BJP alliance and the opposition RJD presented dramatically different scenes that mirrored the electoral outcome.
JD(U) Headquarters: A Festival of Victory
Since early morning, JD(U) workers from all castes and classes began gathering at their party compound. With numerous news vans parked outside, supporters watched the vote counting process on two large projectors. As the day progressed and the JD(U)'s seat tally climbed, the atmosphere transformed into a full-blown celebration.
The air filled with chants of "Nitish Kumar zindabad" as drums, firecrackers, and distribution of sweets marked the joyous occasion. Inside the headquarters, a prominent wall poster declared "Poora Bihar humara parivar" (The whole of Bihar is our family), capturing the mood of the moment.
Young supporters enthusiastically created social media content, with one announcing into his phone: "Dekhiye, yahi hai JD(U) ka office, jahan jeet ka jashn chal raha hai. Nitishji bhi aate hi honge" (See, this is the JD(U) office where the victory party is on. CM Nitish Kumar will be here soon).
Welfare Schemes: The Winning Formula
Party supporter Sharda Devi articulated what many believed was the reason for their one-sided victory: "He has won… this one-sided victory is not just his, but a victory for the women of Bihar. He has supported women for so many years, so why would women stop supporting him? Tejashwi said he would give Rs 2,500 if he came to power, but Nitishji has already shown it by giving Rs 10,000."
Large posters inside the compound highlighted two key welfare schemes that supporters credited for the electoral sweep. One green poster promoted the 125 units of free electricity scheme, while an orange poster emphasized the increased pension of ₹1100 for elderly, widows, and differently-abled individuals.
Mohammad Farook, representing the Muslim community within the celebrating crowd, stated: "Muslims trusted Nitishji before and still trust him today. You can see how peaceful it has been in his government for 20 years. The RJD treated Muslims as a vote bank, they didn't even give a Deputy CM post. Nitish has always stood with us."
BJP Joins the Festivities
The celebration extended to the BJP office located further down the same road. Supporters carrying party flags and posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged hugs and smiles with their JD(U) counterparts. The atmosphere intensified around 4:30 PM when Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary arrived, immediately surrounded by enthusiastic supporters seeking selfies.
A party worker perfectly captured the mood: "This time, Bihar celebrated Diwali twice." Inside, a music system played the song "Jodiya Modiya Nitish Ji ke hit hoye" (The Modi-Nitish pair has become a hit) as workers danced to drumbeats.
Suresh Kumar, a BJP worker, commented: "Those who work should get the votes." Another supporter, Mayank Kumar, added: "Nitishji and Modiji built Bihar over the past 20 years. The public isn't foolish enough to give RJD another chance to loot and ruin Bihar."
RJD Headquarters: The Sound of Silence
In complete contrast, the RJD headquarters presented a somber picture. The office was notably quiet, with absent leadership and Tejashwi Yadav—who himself struggled to win from Raghopur—nowhere to be seen. A projector streamed live results to mostly empty chairs, with the gloomy faces of remaining supporters reflecting the disappointing numbers on screen.
Near the lantern statue representing the party symbol, young supporters watched in disbelief. One wondered aloud: "Wherever Tejashwiji went, the crowds were huge, so how did he get so few seats?"
RJD supporter Sourabh Rai offered a philosophical perspective: "Last time, they were the largest party and this time too, they raised the right issues. They had youth support. But now the result is here, it is what it is. People will now understand why a strong opposition is necessary."
The physical separation of just 25 meters between the celebrating NDA offices and the silent RJD headquarters perfectly illustrated the 167-seat difference between the alliances in the final tally, making Beerchand Patel Path the undeniable ground zero of Bihar's political divide on results day.
