'No sorrows in defeat, no arrogance in victory': RJD
What's the story
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has reacted to its poor performance in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. The party, which is led by Tejashwi Yadav, won only 25 seats in the 243-member assembly. This is its second-worst performance after 2010, when it had won just 22 seats. Despite this setback, the RJD said it remains committed to its principles and public service.
Election results
RJD-led Mahagathbandhan faces major defeat
The RJD-led Mahagathbandhan alliance could only win 35 seats, with the Congress winning six seats (down from 19), CPI(ML)L two seats, CPI(M) one seat, and CPI none. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won a landslide victory with 202 seats. The BJP won 89 seats, JDU 85, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) 19, Hindustani Awam Morcha five, and Rashtriya Lok Morcha four.
Party statement
RJD acknowledges ups and downs in public service
The RJD acknowledged the election results on social media platform X, writing in Hindi, "Public service is an unceasing process, an endless journey. Ups and downs are inevitable in it. No sorrow in defeat, no arrogance in victory." The party also reiterated its commitment to be the "party of the poor" and continue raising its voice for them.
Twitter Post
RJD's post after electoral defeat
जनसेवा एक अनवरत प्रक्रिया है, एक अंतहीन यात्रा है!
— Rashtriya Janata Dal (@RJDforIndia) November 15, 2025
इसमें उतार चढ़ाव आना तय है। हार में विषाद नहीं, जीत में अहंकार नहीं!
राष्ट्रीय जनता दल गरीबों की पार्टी है, गरीबों के बीच उनकी आवाज़ बुलंद करते रहेगी!@yadavtejashwi @laluprasadrjd
CM's response
Nitish Kumar thanks voters for 'landslide' victory
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar thanked the people of Bihar for giving a "landslide" victory to the NDA. He expressed gratitude to the voters of the state, his party, JD(U), and its allies for their support in this election. He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support. The results have paved the way for Kumar's return as chief minister.
Twitter Post
Nitish Kumar's post thanking voters, others
बिहार विधान सभा चुनाव-2025 में राज्यवासियों ने हमें भारी बहुमत देकर हमारी सरकार के प्रति विश्वास जताया है। इसके लिए राज्य के सभी सम्मानित मतदाताओं को मेरा नमन, हृदय से आभार एवं धन्यवाद।
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) November 14, 2025
आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी जी को उनसे मिले सहयोग के लिए उनका नमन करते हुए हृदय…