Bihar Election Results 2025: NDA Breaks Records, Nitish Kumar Surges Past Mahagathbandhan

The Bihar Election Results 2025 have delivered one of the most dramatic political turnarounds in recent years. As counting continues across 46 centres, the NDA alliance—powered by Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) and the BJP—has crossed the majority mark by a huge margin. Early trends from multiple media houses indicate that the NDA is not just winning but breaking its own 2020 record.

Reports from NDTV, Hindustan Times, India Today, The Hindu, CNBC TV18, and BBC confirm a clear trend:
The people of Bihar have handed the NDA a decisive mandate.

NDA Surge: JD(U) Outperforms BJP

The biggest storyline of the election is the performance of Nitish Kumar’s JD(U).

• Livemint reports JD(U) leading on 77 seats, which is nearly 30 more than what the party secured in 2020.

• Business Standard confirms JD(U) has overtaken BJP within the NDA alliance in total leads.

• NDTV reports that JD(U) is emerging as the “central force” of the NDA victory.

This surge projects Nitish Kumar as a strong Chief Ministerial candidate for yet another term—potentially his fifth.

BJP Performs Strongly, But JD(U) Takes the Lead

The BJP remains a major contributor to the alliance but appears to be playing second fiddle to JD(U) in several seats. Despite this, the BJP headquarters in Delhi is already preparing for celebrations with traditional food items like litti chokha and jalebi, as reported by The Statesman and DNA India.

Union Ministers, including Amit Shah and Giriraj Singh, have hailed the early trends as a “validation of NDA governance.”

Mahagathbandhan Struggles: Congress Weak Link Again

The opposition Mahagathbandhan (MGB) has failed to mount a serious challenge this year.

• India Today calls Congress the “weak link,” highlighting that the RJD has performed better but cannot close the gap alone.

• The Indian Express notes that despite high hopes, Tejashwi Yadav’s campaign could not translate votes into seats.

Even though the RJD has shown some fight, the Congress collapse has pulled the alliance down significantly.

Key Factors Behind NDA’s Strong Performance

1. Nitish Kumar’s Return to Base Politics

Despite shifting alliances, Nitish Kumar’s image as a governance-focused leader continues to resonate.

2. High Women Voter Turnout

Media houses like The New Indian Express and Mathrubhumi highlight that women voters have played a decisive role, largely favouring NDA.

3. Social Arithmetic

The Indian Express reports that NDA’s caste and community coalitions helped maximize seat conversions.

4. Modi–Nitish Factor

BBC and NDTV both report that the combined messaging of Modi + Nitish built voter confidence.

The AIMIM, Independents and Smaller Parties

AIMIM has opened an account in the early trends, reports Siasat.com, but its presence remains minimal this time. Smaller parties haven't made significant dents in the bigger alliances.

Trends Across Regions

NDTV’s region-wise analysis shows the NDA leading across:

• Magadh

• Bhojpur

• Tirhut

• Kosi

• Seemanchal

This indicates a uniform swing toward the NDA across the state.

Key Constituency Highlights

• Osama, son of a late gangster, is leading in early trends (Hindustan Times).

• Several tight contests are underway in Gaya, Aurangabad, Nawada, and Khagaria, as reported by India TV News.

Voter Turnout and Public Sentiment

According to The New Indian Express and Tribune India:

• The high voter turnout signalled a desire for stability.

• Youth and first-time voters contributed significantly, favouring the NDA.

What Happens Next?

If current trends hold:

• Nitish Kumar is set for another term as Chief Minister.

• JD(U) is becoming the single largest party within the NDA.

• The Mahagathbandhan may enter a long phase of introspection.

Political analysts suggest that this mandate strengthens NDA ahead of future political battles, including the next Lok Sabha election.

Conclusion: NDA Set for a Landslide Victory

The Bihar Election Results 2025 show a clear endorsement of NDA governance, Nitish Kumar’s leadership, and the alliance’s strong ground-level strategy. Early trends from all major news platforms align:
Bihar is set to witness yet another Nitish Kumar government, with JD(U) reclaiming its dominant role.