Bihar election 2025
welcome to bihar election 2025 , your one – stop destination for all latest updates of votes and participating parties . Stay informed with real-time voting news, voter turnout reports, and party-wise results from all 243 constituencies. Explore detailed insights on major political parties like the BJP, JD(U), RJD, and LJP, along with analysis of key candidates, alliances, and election trends shaping Bihar’s political future.
Major parties are involve in it :-
1 Bhartiya Janta party (BJP)
- A major national party in India, with a significant presence in Bihar.
- It is a key constituent of the ruling alliance in Bihar (the Janata Dal (United) + BJP coalition under the National Democratic Alliance, NDA).
- Its symbol is the lotus.
- The BJP aims to expand its rural and upper-caste support base in Bihar, while also consolidating its development narrative.
2. JANTA DAL ( UNITED)
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A major regional party in Bihar, historically one of the key players in the state’s politics.
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Leader: Nitish Kumar (current Chief Minister of Bihar).
- The JD(U) is aligned with the BJP under the NDA in Bihar and plays a major role in the coalition’s state government.
- Its voter base is more among certain backward caste and rural/agrarian segments; it emphasises governance and social welfare in its messaging.
3. RASHTRIYA JANTA DAL (RJD)
A strong regional party in Bihar, founded by Lalu Prasad Yadav.- Leader in present times: Tejashwi Yadav. The party has a significant support base among the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Dalits and Muslims in Bihar.
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The RJD is a major part of the opposition alliance (the Mahagathbandhan or “Grand Alliance”) in Bihar.
4. LOK JANSHKTI PARTY (RAM VILAS)
- A smaller but influential party especially among certain Dalit communities in Bihar.
- Leader: Chirag Paswan. He has attempted to build broader appeal with slogans such as “Bihar First, Bihari First.”
- While not as large as the top three, its role can be pivotal in tight contests and alliances often focus on gaining its support .
Main Political Parties in Bihar Election 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Leader: Nitish Kumar
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)
Leader: Tejashwi Yadav
Janata Dal (United) – JD(U)
Leader: Nitish Kumar
Indian National Congress (INC)
Leader: Akshay Kanti Singh (State President)
Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular)
Leader: Jitan Ram Manjhi
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM)
Leader: Asaduddin Owaisi
Past Bihar Election Winning Report
Bihar Assembly Election 2020
- Winning Alliance: NDA (BJP + JD(U) + Others)
- Total Seats: 243
- BJP: 74 seats
- JD(U): 43 seats
- RJD: 75 seats
- Congress: 19 seats
- Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar
Bihar Assembly Election 2015
- Winning Alliance: Mahagathbandhan (RJD + JD(U) + Congress)
- Total Seats: 243
- RJD: 80 seats
- JD(U): 71 seats
- Congress: 27 seats
- BJP: 53 seats
- Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar
Bihar Assembly Election 2010
- Winning Alliance: NDA (BJP + JD(U))
- Total Seats: 243
- JD(U): 115 seats
- BJP: 91 seats
- RJD: 22 seats
- Congress: 4 seats
- Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar
Bihar’s historic 65% voter turnout in the first phase, has been interpreted by political parties and alliances with a confirmation bias. While some interpreted it as fuelled by a strong anti-incumbency factor, others saw it going in favour of the ruling parties . The record voter turnout right now means not but might mean everything on November 14, the date of the Bihar Assembly election result.
Bihar Assembly Election 2025 – Preliminary Results / Key Figures
Seats Total
243 seats in the Legislative Assembly.
Vote Counting Date
Vote count scheduled for 14 November 2025.
Phase-I Turnout (121 seats)
Approximately 64.66 % turnout recorded.
Major Alliances
- NDA: Bharatiya Janata Party + Janata Dal (United) + others
- Mahagathbandhan / Opposition: Rashtriya Janata Dal + Indian National Congress + others
*Full seat-wise results and vote shares will be published after official counting on 14 Nov 2025.
Bihar Assembly Election 2025 — Constituency & Exit Poll Summary
🗳 Exit Poll Trends
- JVC Opinion Poll predicts NDA: 120–140 seats, Mahagathbandhan: 93–112 seats.
- C-Voter survey shows NDA with a 40% chance of retaining power, close competition with RJD-led alliance.
- Voter sentiment highlights youth employment and inflation as major election issues.
📍 Constituency Highlights
- Patna Sahib: BJP’s stronghold, focus on infrastructure and law & order.
- Mokama: High-profile contest between RJD and JD(U) candidates.
- Taranpur: Development and agriculture dominate campaign issues.
- Champaran & Mithilanchal: Key swing regions that could decide NDA’s fate.
Phase I (121 seats) saw 65.08% turnout; Phase II (122 seats) voting on Nov 11, 2025.
👥 Candidate Profile Summary
- Total candidates: 2,600+ across 243 constituencies.
- 32% of Phase II candidates have criminal cases (ADR report).
- Average candidate assets: ₹1.8 crore.
- Women candidates: Around 9% of total nominations.
Data: Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), Nov 2025
*Official results will be declared after counting on 14 November 2025.
