Bihar election results: NDA crosses majority in early trends
What's the story
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has crossed the majority mark of 122 seats in the 243-member Bihar assembly, as per early trends. Per NDTV, the NDA is currently leading in 148 seats, the Mahagathbandhan is ahead in 67, poll strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party is leading in three, and Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM is leading in one seat.
Exit polls
Exit polls predicted NDA win
Most exit polls had also predicted a win for the NDA. Thirteen exit polls forecast that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance will retain power, with the BJP emerging as the single-largest party. The poll of polls predicted that the NDA will secure over 147 seats while opposition parties will get 90 seats in Bihar's 243-seat House.
Tejashwi
Tejashwi confident of winning
Tejashwi, however, said he was confident his alliance will win. He was leading from his family stronghold, Raghopur, Bihar, in early trends. "We are going to win. Thanks to everyone. A change is about to come. We are forming the government," he said. To recall, his party, the RJD won 75 seats in 2020, emerging as the single largest party.
Election
Highest voter turnout
The 2025 election set a new benchmark for the highest turnout since 1951. The state's highest voter turnout to date, at 66.91%, was achieved during the two-phase elections that concluded on November 11. Additionally, Bihar saw its highest female voter turnout in its history. The number of women who voted was 71.6%, while the number of males who voted was significantly lower at 62.8%.