| Party | Seats | Votes | Vote% |
|---|---|---|---|
| RJD | 75 | 96,63,584 | 23.1 |
| BJP | 74 | 82,01,298 | 19.4 |
| JD(U) | 43 | 64,84,414 | 15.3 |
| INC | 19 | 39,94,912 | 9.4 |
| OTH | 32 | 1,37,07,615 | 32.5 |
Total 4.2cr votes were polled.
3,975 candidates contested in 243 seats.
| Party | Seats | Votes | Vote% |
|---|---|---|---|
| RJD | 80 | 69,95,505 | 18.4 |
| BJP | 53 | 93,04,757 | 24.4 |
| JD(U) | 71 | 64,16,524 | 16.8 |
| INC | 27 | 25,37,307 | 6.7 |
| OTH | 12 | 1,28,33,595 | 33.7 |
Total 3.8cr votes were polled.
3,689 candidates contested in 243 seats.
22 Feb 2015 – Till Now
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