Bihar’s 2025 Assembly election results are delivering surprises, defying exit poll predictions. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is currently leading in 200 of the 243 assembly seats, as Mahagathbandhan (MGB) faces a major setback.
Congress Trails Behind Smaller Parties Like Asaduddin Owaisi’s All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen
The Congress appears to be on track to become the biggest loser in this election. According to the ECI, the grand old party is trailing even behind smaller regional fronts, including Asaduddin Owaisi’s All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). While AIMIM has won five seats, Congress is leading on one seat only.
AIMIM Won 5 Seats in Bihar Assembly Elections
1. Akthar Ul Iman, Amour Assembly Constituency
2. Tauseef Alam, Bahadurganj Assembly Constituency
3. Mohammed Mursheed Alam, Jokihat Assembly Constituency
4. Ghulam Sarwar, Baisi Assembly Constituency
5. Mohammed Sarwar Alam, Kochadhaman Assembly Constituency.
Party has Contested 23 Assembly Seats in Bihar Assembly Elections
Congress continues to underperform within the Mahagathbandhan alliance. In the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections, Congress contested 70 seats but won only 19, while RJD and Left parties exceeded expectations. CPI(ML) (Liberation) won 12 of 19 seats, and the Left collectively secured 16 of 29.
AIMIM Emerges as a Key Player in Seemanchal
AIMIM is contesting 25 seats, primarily in the Seemanchal region. The party has surpassed Congress in lead counts in several constituencies. A preliminary analysis suggests that extensive campaigning by AIMIM candidates has dented Congress prospects, indirectly benefiting JD(U) in the process.
Seemanchal, comprising Araria, Katihar, Kishanganj, and Purnea, accounts for 24 assembly seats and houses a large portion of Bihar’s Muslim population. AIMIM had focused its campaign here to establish relevance in the state. As of 1:10 PM, AIMIM is leading in five seats, while the Mahagathbandhan’s count has fallen from seven to four.
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