Bihar Election 2025 Poll Highlights: When Will Exit Polls Be Held For NDA, Jan Suraaj And INDIA Bloc, Check Updates

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Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) chief Tej Pratap Yadav on Monday stated that the party will win 10 to 15 seats in Bihar Assembly elections, according to ANI news agency report. Yadav is also a candidate from Mahua assembly seat. “We will win. Our party will win 10-15 seats. 

Asked who will form government in the state, Yadav said he could not say anything at present. “Let’s see what happens. We will find out on November 14. The results will be out on the 14th. I am not omniscient, so I cannot tell you anything,” he added.

Bihar elections 2025 live: Leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the INDIA alliance’s face for Chief Minister, Tejashwi Yadav on Monday slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI), for “not disclosing gender-wise data” of electors – who cast votes during the first phase of assembly elections – on November 6 even after four days of voting.

“Four days have already passed from the first phase of assembly polls but ECI has not disclosed the gender-wise data of electors who cast their votes on Nov 6. This is for the first time that the ECI has failed to do so. In the past, the ECI has always provided the data immediately,” Yadav remarked during a press conference here.

Bihar elections 2025 live: RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav said, “Bihar will become the most developed state. It has not seen the last 20 years. Now, after November 14, Bihar will state its success. There will be food processing units, agro based industry, education, medical and income jobs. There will be IT hubs and educational cities. Superspeciality hospitals will be built. We will make sure no Bihari has to go to other state.”

Bihar elections 2025 live: Union minister and BJP’s Bihar election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his comments on ‘Gen Z’, alleging that Gandhi was “born with a golden spoon” and “disconnected” from the ground realities of the country. In an interview with ANI, he said, “Rahul Gandhi was born with a golden spoon. He does not know the country. Those who have chocked the Gen Z since the beginning are now giving advice? What is their right? They come on the ballot and lose the ballot.” 

“The elections started on November 6. Today is November 10. Coming to its 4th day and the data has still not been made public… Formerly, the same day they’d tell us manually. Why hide the data? Voting is on the 11th and for the 14th… But they’re not telling us for more than 4 days how many votes were cast… BJP will carry on with its sins and the Election Commission will carry on covering… The Election Commission is dead and is now merely a toy,” said RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav.

Bihar elections 2025 live: Mahagathbandhan’s CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav said in Patna, “What kind of songs PM Modi was singing in his rallies, I don’t know which web series is watching these days. How does he get so much spare time to do all this?”

Bihar elections 2025 live: Bihar’s deputy chief minister and BJP politician Samrat Choudhary said on Sunday that Nitish Kumar will stay chief minister once NDA comes to power in the state. Speaking at a press conference in Patna, he said, I’m a political worker of the BJP. There is no vacancy here (in NDA). Nitish Kumar is the chief minister today, he will continue to be chief minister.”

Bihar elections 2025 live: A Delhi court on Monday adjourned order on the charges related to the alleged land-for-job case against RJD leader and former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his relatives, and other defendants until December 4. The matter will be taken up December 4, when the court will issue a ruling on whether there is merit to proceed to charge.

Bihar elections 2025 live: Security has been increased for the assembly podium elections in Bihar on November 11. Officials say 400,000 personnel will be tasked with election responsibilities. Polling will take place at 45,399 polling stations at 122 assembly segments where 40,073 of the polling stations are located in rural areas. 

Bihar elections 2025 live: Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Sunday that the Mahagathbandhan will suffer a massive defeat in the current Bihar assembly polls, and after that defeat, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) will disintegrate. Speaking to ANI, he said, “There is a one-sided atmosphere, the memories of Jungle Raj are still alive in people’s minds. They will be taught a lesson in the name of good governance, development and the welfare of people in the NDA’s victory. Their (Tejashwi Yadav’s) family itself has fallen apart, and now the Mahagathbandhan will have to face a massive defeat, and after this crushing loss, the RJD will disintegrate.”

A day before voting for the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly polls, the Congress on Monday announced that this time the Mahagathbandhan government is certain in the state, and its guarantees will be implemented as soon as they come back to power. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the Mahagathbandhan government will liberate Bihar from 20 years of “helpless governance”. He further wrote on social media, “Now, migration will taper off, darkness will be erased from the future of youth, every household will have a brighter tomorrow! We will end injustice, we will turn around Bihar with social justice.” 

Bihar elections 2025 live: BJP Bihar election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday took aim at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over an impractical job promise. Pradhan pointed to the land-for-jobs scam case against the RJD leader’s father and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, who has been accused of taking land from candidates in exchange for jobs.

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said to reporters in Bihar, “I am saying this clearly — Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar are stealing votes. Their full work is going into this … I am saying to all the youth of Bihar, I am saying to the Gen Z of Bihar, it is your responsibility to be vigilant at the polling booth and make sure that does not happen.” 

As Bihar enters its second phase of voting in the assembly elections, a massive hoarding endorsing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been erected in Patna which says, “25 se 30, phir se Nitish.” It was seen in the Kotwali area in the state capital city.

Bihar Elections 2025 live: In response to the Bihar election, a letter addressed to the people of Bihar, Nitish Kumar discussed establishing the Disaster Management Department and the establishment of the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority (BSDMA), establishing the capabilities for new relief camps, community kitchens, and modern flood-control infrastructure. He assured people that we’ve been continuously working on the problem of floods and improving irrigation facilities.

• The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday delayed the decision of charges in the land for job corruption case.
• A decision will be made on December 4.
• The CBI had issued charge sheets against former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti, Tejashwi Yadav, Hema Yadav, and Tej Pratap Yadav.

Bihar election 2025 live: As Bihar goes into the second phase of polling on November 11 Imamganj, which is part of the Aurangabad Lok Sabha seat, comes into focus through an interesting contest. For the election, HAM(S) has once again fielded Deepa Kumari as the NDA candidate – which she has been since the seat became vacant in 2024 when she won the by-election by 5,945 votes over RJD’s Raushan Kumar when Jitan Ram Manjhi vacated the spot to enter national politics. One candidate from the Mahagathbandhan is another woman candidate named Ritu Priya Chaudhary.

Bihar election 2025 live: On Sunday, during an election rally in Nabinagar, Aurangabad, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar took shots at the former government (RJD) alleging that, “They (RJD) didn’t do anything for Bihar. People couldn’t even roam around at night. It’s 20 years since we made a government and since then we will have done a lot of work and many improvements in the field of Education and other sectors.”

Bihar election 2025 live: With the final phase of this critical election, everyone’s eyes are on the exit poll projections which are expected to be released following all voting concludes on Tuesday. The Election Commission of India (ECI) released strict guidelines on when the exit polls can be published.

Bihar election 2025 live: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday questioned the Election Commission on not publishing for the female and male voter turnout in the first round of the Bihar Assembly election. “It’s been almost three days since the first round of the elections” Tejashwi Yadav asked. “Yet, after three days, the Election Commission is still not releasing female and male voter turnout,” said Tejashwi Yadav to reporters.

After a couple of weeks with some mild conditions, presumably, Bihar is set for chillier conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) office in Patna has said that there will be around a 2°C dip in both maximum and minimum temperatures. Maximums, which have been between 28°C–32°C, are predicted to reach a maximum of 26°C–28°C. Minimums are predicted to range from 14-16°C starting on 14 November, 2025.

The second and final phase will take place on 11 November for 122 seats.

“At the end of the campaign, I will say Nitish Kumar is on his way out,” Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor said on Sunday, November 9. 

The results of the Bihar Assembly elections will be declared on November 14. 

Elections were already held for 121 of the 243 seats in the assembly on November 6, and the remaining 122 constituencies will vote on November 11. Vote counting will be held on November 14.

RJD candidate Khesari Lal Yadav from Chapra said on Sunday that he is “100% sure” the Mahagathbandhan will win the Bihar assembly polls. The RJD candidate, speaking to reporters, said “Hamare muskaan bata raha hai ki hamara sarkaar aa raha hai (My smile is showing that our government is coming) … Hum kabhi cute nahi hota hain; hum mahinat karte hain.”

Counting of votes will take place Friday (November 14). Initial results of the polls will be revealed that day .

Ahead of the second phase of the Bihar Assembly election scheduled for November 11, multiple border points with India-Nepal were closed for 72 hours. “As a security measure, we have blocked border movement,” said Mahottari assistant chief district officer Sanjay Kumar Pokhrel to ANI. 

Bihar Elections 2025 Live: The most important leaders of almost all major parties in the Bihar Elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made an appeal to get the undecided voter rally, and to hold multiple rallies.

On Sunday evening, the campaign ended for the second and final phase of the high-stakes assembly elections in Bihar, after nearly a month or so long battle of words and nerves among the rivals to determine power in the state. In the second phase, elections will happen in 122 seats, while elections took place in 121 assembly segments in the first round. 

As Bihar completes its phase of polling on November 11, news channels will come out with the results of exit polling at 6 PM when voting is complete. The results will include projections for all 243 Assembly seats.

On preparations ahead of second phase of elections, Bettiah SP Dr Shaurya Suman says, “The deployment of CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) has been carried out entirely by us. There is often a complaint that the list of sensitive booths is submitted by the candidates. Keeping that in mind, and since we have sufficient CAPF personnel available, we have deployed them at all polling booths. At the critical booths, as per the standards set by the Election Commission of India, we have deployed one section of CAPF for booths falling under categories three, four, five, and six or more. Additionally, where required, extra half-sections of CAPF have also been deployed. Along with that, personnel from the state police force, who are usually assigned to patrolling duties, have also been deputed at some booths to ensure foolproof security… There is also an important point regarding mobile phones. The Election Commission of India has allowed voters to bring their mobile phones to the polling station, but carrying them inside the polling booth is not permitted. You may keep your mobile outside and, after casting your vote, you are allowed to take selfies or similar photos outside the booth.”

 On the Bihar Elections, BJP leader, Mahesh Sharma says, “…The people of Bihar have also realised that Bihar has reached its peak in the last 20 years, and the history of the preceding 20 years is still fresh in people’s memories. When you compare them, they feel that today’s Bihar has embarked on a new journey through development… So much work is being done for the upliftment of women. I believe that because of all this, this time the NDA will form the government with an absolute majority of approximately 160 seats… They feel that the government that is going to be formed under the leadership of PM Modi will be a much better government.”

RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial candidate, criticized the Election Commission for not releasing male and female voter turnout data three days after Bihar’s first phase of polling.

He alleged irregularities, citing scattered VVPAT slips and CCTV cameras reportedly being turned off, and urged the EC to clarify why such crucial information is being withheld.

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conclusion of Bihar’s election campaign, praising the efforts of all leaders.

He highlighted that the people of Bihar have strong faith in the NDA’s double-engine governance model and voiced confidence that the alliance will form a stable and strong government post-elections.

Bihar BJP Co-in-Charge and MP Deepak Prakash expressed confidence in a decisive NDA victory in the state Assembly elections, claiming that voters favor a return to the “double-engine” government under PM Narendra Modi.

He also predicted that RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav is likely to lose, saying the electorate no longer desires a return to the Lalu-era politics.

The campaigning for Bihar’s high-stakes Assembly elections has officially ended, drawing curtains on weeks of rallies, debates, and political maneuvering. With Phase 2 voting scheduled for November 11, parties and voters now await the final verdict that will decide the state’s leadership.

Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, BJP leaders are stepping up campaigning with large-scale public rallies. Union leaders Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Rajnath Singh, and Yogi Adityanath held 36, 15, 20, and 31 rallies, respectively.

Other state leaders like Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis also actively campaigned, holding multiple rallies across the state.

Campaigning has ended for Phase 2 of the Bihar Assembly elections, where 122 constituencies across 20 districts will vote on November 11. With 3.7 crore eligible voters and 1,302 candidates in the fray, this phase dominated by the Seemanchal region will play a decisive role in shaping Bihar’s final outcome. In 2020, BJP led in these seats, while in 2015, the JDU-RJD-Congress alliance held a strong advantage.

At an election rally in Sasaram on November 9, Union Home Minister Amit Shah warned that India would respond with heavy force to any terrorist attack, declaring, “If terrorists fire a bullet, we will answer with shells.” He also announced plans for defence infrastructure development in Bihar ahead of the second phase of the Assembly elections on November 11.

Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera claimed on Sunday that the NDA has “conceded defeat” in the Bihar assembly elections, alleging that several ministers and deputy chief ministers have begun vacating their official residences.

He further accused officials of shifting files under NDA leaders’ directions, claiming the alliance is “sensing defeat” after voter turnout in the first phase and growing support for the INDIA bloc ahead of the final round of polling on November 11.

Bhagalpur heads to polls in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections on November 11, with a direct face-off between Congress’ Ajeet Sharma and BJP’s Rohit Pandey. The constituency, considered a Congress stronghold, is witnessing an intense battle as the BJP attempts to make inroads.

As Bihar heads toward the 2025 Assembly election results, the JD(U)-led NDA and the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan are locked in a fierce political contest.

Exit polls will be released after the second phase of voting on November 11, but the final mandate on November 14 will decide whether Nitish Kumar retains power or Tejashwi Yadav ushers in a new political chapter.

Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, contesting nearly all 243 seats, has injected unpredictability into Bihar’s polls. With a clean-governance pitch and focus on jobs and unemployment, the party could dent both NDA and Mahagathbandhan vote banks especially in Muslim-Yadav strongholds.

While Amit Shah dismisses Jan Suraaj as irrelevant, PK’s rallies hint at a growing anti-establishment momentum reminiscent of 2015.

Despite projecting unity, the NDA’s seat-sharing formula is generating friction, with JD(U) uneasy over LJP(RV)’s share and BJP under pressure to convert Lok Sabha strongholds into Assembly wins.

With limited youth connect and unemployment dominating the campaign narrative, the alliance faces stiff competition from RJD and Prashant Kishor’s rising influence.

The Election Commission of India has reminded media outlets to strictly adhere to the 48-hour pre-poll silence period and the ban on exit polls for the Bihar Assembly elections and bypolls. Voting will take place on November 6 and 11, with results on November 14.

The EC cited Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, which prohibits election-related content on media platforms during the silence period to ensure a fair and peaceful polling process.

Although the numbers from exit polls will be telling, experts note that the final decision, and model elements, are ultimately the actual count of votes on November 14. Previous exit polls deviate significantly from the models.

Political leaders from each side are already throwing claims. NDA leaders are already representing “double-engine” speed; INDIA Bloc and Jan Suraaj are invoking the need for a change-politics narrative.

The first phase had a turnout of around 64.66%, a record in Bihar, and is entering into models: some feel it is a vote for change, others feel it is a vote for the old.

Predictions show substantial regional variation, such as there is a very strongly contested situation in north Bihar versus the potential for the NDA in some segments of south Bihar. As currency continues to shift to exit polls, an ultimately outcome may return fragmented districts regions rather than a simple and substantial win.

The INDIA Bloc, comprised by the Rasthriya Janata Dal and Indian National Congress is betting on strong levels of support among first-time voters and rural electors to provide most of its seat projections.

The Jan Suraaj Party is acting like a wild card. Early trends have indicated it could play a leading role in several seats, challenging the NDA and the INDIA Bloc divisions of seats into their respective shares.

Sources say that early trends in the surveys show the NDA crossing the early trend of predictions in terms of seat parts of the survey, especially in central Bihar. Final numbers are still to come, but sometimes final numbers challenge those early trends based on the full data.

Several prominent survey agencies are finalizing projections for the exit poll of the Bihar Vidhan Sabha Election. Expect seat-wise forecasts for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the INDIA Bloc and the Jan Suraaj Party around the time the polls close.

Exit poll agencies are gearing up to release their predictions shortly after the second‐phase voting ends. Early and immediate insights are placed on projection of how the MLA seat counts could shake out for the NDA, Mahagathbandhan, and other parties.

Analysts believe youth unemployment, migration and women voters will be significant spokes in the wheel of results. November 11 polling is seen as a moment in time for youth and women.

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor antagonized both the NDA and Mahagathbandhan by asking voters if they want the “Jungle Raj of Lalten.” Kishor’s role as a third-front candidate keeps voters engaged.

The first phase recorded an unprecedented percentage of turnout of approximately 64.66 %, demonstrating high levels of public contestation. This has sparked expectations for both the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Mahagathbandhan.

You can see real time results and projections of Bihar Exit Poll 2025 at your own pace at the Election Commission Website and this live blog.

Yes, they are regulated. The Election Commission of India strictly regulates when exit polls can be published and broadcast. It is against the law to publicly publish or broadcast exit poll findings before voting has been concluded in all parts of the election.

Exit polls show a “snapshot” of potential voter behavior and trending prior to the official forecasts and results. They are important for political analysts, parties, and citizens to learn some possible results and behaviour changes prior to the declaration of results.

No, exit polls have no bearing on election results. They are a survey tool with predictive value and not a part of the voting process or the counting process. The acid test remains the vote (counted) are what the Election Commission Crown last and can be validated. 

Exit polls are valid until election results are declared. After counting starts and data from actual seats is available, the exit polls lose their value. 

No, exit polls are not conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI). They are conducted by independent survey agencies and media networks. However, the ECI does regulate the publication dates and poll results. 

Exit polls do not have any effect on official results; but they can impact the collective perceptions of the public and the media. They can confirm confidence for some parties; or create concern for others about the results – all prior to any counting day. 

An opinion poll is conducted prior to the voting to get a feel for the electorate, and to forecast possible outcomes, whereas an exit poll is conducted after voting, asking the people whom they actually voted for. Exit polls are typically considered to be more valid than pre-poll surveys.

The Bihar Exit Poll 2025 will be released on November 11, 2025, right after the close of voting for the second phase. Numerous media houses and survey firms, will each release their own estimates on the same day, and likely, the same evening.

Exit polls can offer valuable information, but they might not always be accurate. Exit polls can be affected by limited sample sizes, geographic diversity, and voter shyness. Ultimately, the exit polling results may often be inconsistent with the final count results.

An exit poll is conducted with voters immediately after they vote. It is intended to guess, or estimate, the outcome of the election by exploring what voters said they voted for. Exit polls are used by media firms and research firms who want to get an idea of trends while the votes are counted, to get ahead of publishing the official results.