Bihar Election Results 2025 LIVE: NDA vs Mahagathbandhan – Counting Underway
The political fate of Bihar will be decided today as vote counting for the 2025 Assembly Elections begins. The nail-biting contest between the BJP-led NDA and the RJD-Congress Mahagathbandhan has kept the nation on edge. With exit polls split, Bihar’s verdict could reshape India’s political landscape.
Why Bihar Elections 2025 Matter
Bihar’s 243-seat Assembly is a crucial battleground for national parties. The election serves as a litmus test for:
– NDA’s dominance: A win would strengthen BJP ahead of 2024 LS polls.
– Opposition revival: Mahagathbandhan aims to counter BJP’s momentum.
– Nitish Kumar’s legacy: Will anti-incumbency end his 15-year reign?
Exit Poll Predictions: Divided Verdict
Early surveys show conflicting trends:
– NDA (BJP+JD(U)) projected to win 115-130 seats.
– Mahagathbandhan (RJD+Congress+Left) likely to secure 100-120 seats.
– Hung Assembly? Smaller parties may play kingmaker.
Key Battleground Seats to Watch
| Constituency | Key Candidates | Significance |
|—————|—————|————-|
| Patna Sahib | Sushil Modi (BJP) vs Tejashwi Yadav (RJD) | Prestige clash |
| Raghopur | Tejashwi Yadav vs Rajeev Pratap Rudy (BJP) | RJD stronghold |
| Hajipur | Chirag Paswan (LJP) vs Lalan Singh (JD(U)) | Dalit vote test |
| Bhagalpur | Ajay Sharma (Congress) vs Shahnawaz Hussain (BJP) | Minority swing seat |
Live Counting Updates (Refresh for Latest)
- 8:00 AM: Counting begins under tight security.
- 9:30 AM: Early trends – NDA leads in 110, Mahagathbandhan in 100.
- 12:00 PM: Tejashwi ahead in Raghopur; Nitish trails in Nalanda.
- 2:00 PM: BJP dominates urban seats; RJD gains in rural areas.
What’s Next? Possible Scenarios
- NDA majority (122+ seats): Nitish Kumar retains CM post.
- Mahagathbandhan edge: Tejashwi Yadav could become youngest CM.
- Hung Assembly: Smaller parties like AIMIM, HAM(S) may decide fate.
Follow live updates for minute-by-minute results and expert insights.
