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Bihar Election 2025: NDA crosses 100-seat mark, show very early trends

As of 9.15am, the BJP-led NDA has crossed the 100-seat mark and is currently leading in 119 seats, according to national. Meanwhile, the RJD has emerged as the single largest party within the Mahagathbandhan with 59 seats. Congress is ahead only on 9 seats.

Election Results 2025: Samrat Choudhary Ahead In Tarapur Race

Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary is currently leading in Tarapur.

Bihar Election Results 2025 Live Updates: Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party Leading In 3 Seats

Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party is currently leading in three seats.

Bihar Assembly Election Result: NDA ahead in very early leads

As counting of votes is currently underway for the Bihar Assembly polls, the NDA has taken a lead with 65 seats, as per very early trends. The Mahagathbandhan is on 50 as of 8.40 am.

Election Results 2025 LIVE: 500 Kg Laddoos, 5 Lakh Rasgullas: NDA Prepares To Celebrate Victory In Bihar

As Bihar awaits the results of the assembly elections, celebrations have already begun within the NDA camp, buoyed by exit polls projecting a victory for the ruling alliance. In Patna, preparations for laddus and a massive feast are underway.

BJP state executive committee member Krishna Singh Kallu has placed an order for 500 kilograms of laddus, which are being prepared with pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar placed in front of the large cooking pan. Workers say they have hung a lemon and the chilli nearby to ward off the evil eye, and in a considerate touch, have used less sugar to make the sweets suitable for diabetic supporters.

"Exit poll results are the reward for the hard work of the people of Bihar and our dedicated party workers," Kallu said.

"This time too, the NDA will form the government once again," he said. Adding to the festive atmosphere, Anant Singh's family members have announced plans to host a grand feast for 50,000 people in Patna.

Bihar Election Result 2025: Tejashwi Yadav on course to defend Raghopur

Tejashwi Yadav is seeking to retain his Raghopur seat, a traditional RJD stronghold, against a tough challenge from BJP’s Satish Kumar Yadav and JanSuraj's Chanchal Kumar.

Election results 2025: Battle in Lakhisarai

Bihar's Lakhisarai Assembly Constituency voted on November 6, marking a high-stakes contest among BJP leader and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, Congress's Amresh Kumar and Suraj Kumar from Prashant Kishore's Jan Suraaj Party (JSP).

Election results 2025: BJP Cannot Win Any Elections Without Lies, Says Pappu Yadav

Ahead of the counting of votes, Independent MP from Purnea, Pappu Yadav, said: "The BJP cannot win any elections without lying, money power and theft. The BJP also tried its best to ensure that the BJP government is formed instead of the Nitish government... The women and youth have voted in favour of the INDIA bloc."

Election Results 2025 LIVE: RJD Prepares For Election Results Today

An RJD worker arranges scarves bearing the party's symbol on the eve of the counting of votes for the Bihar Assembly elections, at the party office, in Patna.

Bihar Elections Result: Public Will Give Strong Message To 'Yuvraaj' Of 'Jungle Raj', Says BJP

Ahead of counting, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP candidate from the Lakhisarai Assembly seat Vijay Kumar Sinha said: "The public will decide who will win the elections. 'Parivarvaadi log' consider politics as their fiefdom. But the public of Bihar will give a strong message to the 'yuvraaj' of 'jungle raj'."

Bihar Election Results 2025 Live Updates: Mahagathbandhan Will Win If Counting Done In Fair Manner, Says Congresss

Election 2025: In Bihar's Record Voter Turnout, A Warning From History For NDA

Bihar recorded a historic voter turnout of 66.91% in the recent elections. The first phase achieved 65.08%—a record at the time—before the second phase surpassed it with 68.76%. Overall, turnout rose by 9.62 percentage points from 57.29% in the 2020 Assembly elections.

Historical data reveals that in Bihar, a voter turnout increase exceeding five percentage points has led to a change in government three times.

In 1967, turnout climbed from 44.5% in 1962 to 51.5%—a 7-percentage-point jump—and the Congress government was ousted, with non-Congress parties forming a coalition.

Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 Results Live: All Arrangements In Place For Counting Of Votes Today

The Election Commission of India makes arrangements for the counting of votes for the Bihar Assembly elections, on Thursday.

Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 Results Live: Counting Of EVMs To Begin At 8.30am

According to the Election Commission, postal ballot counting will begin first, and counting of EVMs will start at 8.30am. "Adequate number of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and personnel of the Bihar Police have been deployed across the state to ensure smooth counting, and prevent any untoward incident," a senior officer said. He said 106 companies of security personnel from outside the state have also been deployed.

Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 Results Live: Elaborate Security Measures In place For Counting Of Votes

Extensive security measures have been implemented for the counting of votes in the Bihar assembly elections, scheduled across 46 centers in 38 districts, officials stated. Schools in Patna will remain closed on Friday due to the counting process.

"Counting has been arranged for all 243 assembly constituencies. The process will be overseen by 243 Returning Officers, in the presence of 243 Counting Observers and candidates or their agents. A total of 4,372 counting tables—each equipped with one supervisor, one counting assistant, and one micro-observer—have been established. Over 18,000 Counting Agents appointed by the candidates will also monitor the proceedings," the Election Commission said in a statement.

Vote counting will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday.