The 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections have handed a decisive victory to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United) – JD(U). The alliance’s performance across Bihar’s 243 constituencies demonstrated its continued political strength, comfortably surpassing the majority threshold.
Conducted in two phases on 6 and 11 November, the elections saw an extraordinary voter turnout of around 67%, marking the highest participation in the state since India’s first assembly polls in 1951. The turnout highlighted the electorate’s determination to influence Bihar’s governance and demand effective leadership.
From the outset, the NDA established a clear lead, eventually emerging as the dominant force in nearly 200 constituencies. The BJP secured around 90–95 seats, while JD(U) maintained a robust tally of 80+ seats, reinforcing the alliance’s stronghold across the state. Political analysts point to the alliance’s focus on development initiatives, strategic caste coalitions, and coordinated leadership as key factors behind the resounding success.
Notable wins included JD(U) candidate Anant Kumar Singh’s commanding victory in Mokama by nearly 28,000 votes, reflecting the party’s deep influence in its traditional strongholds.
The Mahagathbandhan, led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress, fell short of expectations, managing leads in only about 50–55 seats. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav retained his Raghopur seat, but the coalition struggled to gain traction statewide, signaling the need for a strategic reassessment ahead of future elections.
The clear verdict ensures a stable five-year government, giving the NDA a mandate to focus on policy priorities such as infrastructure, rural development, and employment generation. Observers suggest the outcome reflects public confidence in continuity, governance experience, and the alliance’s extensive grassroots organization.
As Bihar moves into its next term, the onus will be on the NDA to translate electoral promises into tangible progress, meeting the aspirations of an engaged and politically aware electorate. The 2025 election has not only reinforced the NDA’s position but also reshaped Bihar’s political dynamics for the coming years.
