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'No sorrows in defeat, no arrogance in victory': RJD
RJD won only 25 seats in Bihar Assembly

'No sorrows in defeat, no arrogance in victory': RJD

Nov 15, 2025
03:09 pm

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

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