Bihar Election Result 2025 LIVE: The first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections ended peacefully on Thursday, with a record voter turnout of 65.08%. The second phase of polling for the remaining 122 constituencies will take place on November 11, and counting of votes is scheduled for November 14.
The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which includes the BJP, JD(U), HAMS, and LJP (RV), is aiming to secure a second consecutive term in power. On the other hand, the opposition Mahagathbandhan, comprising the Congress, RJD, Left parties, and VIP, is hoping to make a comeback. A new player, the Jan Suraaj party, has also entered the contest, fielding candidates in more than 200 seats across the state.
During a campaign rally on Saturday, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor criticised the BJP-led central government, accusing it of neglecting Bihar while focusing on Gujarat for industrial development. “They (BJP) take votes from Bihar but set up factories in Gujarat. For the last 15 years, PM Modi has established factories in Gujarat, not in Bihar,” he said.
Kishor also took a dig at both the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan, questioning their credibility and leadership. “Is this acceptable to you? Should Nitish Chacha stay or go? Do you want Lalu’s Lalten (lantern) and the Jungle Raj that came with it? If you don’t vote for Lalu, Nitish, or Modi, then who remains?” he asked, urging voters to look for an alternative.
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That concludes our live coverage of the Bihar Election 2025. With Phase 2 of voting tomorrow, 3.7 crore voters will decide the fate of 1,302 candidates across 122 constituencies. Stay tuned for live updates and results as they come in.
The BJP expressed strong confidence in the NDA’s “historic and decisive” victory in the Bihar assembly elections, while taking a dig at Rahul Gandhi over his jungle safari in Madhya Pradesh’s Satpura Tiger Reserve, mocking it as “political tourism.”
The electoral fate of 1,302 candidates, including more than six ministers from the Nitish Kumar government, will be decided on Tuesday as 3.7 crore voters cast their ballots across 122 assembly constituencies in the second and final phase of the Bihar elections.
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan described Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as a “necessity” for the state, calling him a case study in political longevity despite challenges.
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Monday said he aims to enter Bihar state politics by 2030 and will contest elections to become a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).
Incumbent MLA Sangita Kumari, who earlier won the seat from the Rashtriya Janata Dal, is seeking to regain the victory from the seat on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket.
Janshakti Janata Dal chief and candidate from the Mahua seat, Tej Pratap Yadav, on Monday said that his party will win 10 to 15 seats in the ongoing Bihar Assembly elections.
Speaking to reporters in Patna, Tej Pratap Yadav said, “We will win. Our party will win 10-15 seats.”
Jharkhand Police has established additional checkposts across 10 districts bordering Bihar to curb illegal movement ahead of the second phase of assembly elections in the neighbouring state and the Ghatshila bypoll on November 11, an official said on Monday.
Prohibitory orders have been enforced in border areas of Palamu, Garhwa, Koderma, Chatra, Hazaribag, Godda, Giridih, Deoghar, Sahibganj, and Dumka, with a total of 43 checkposts set up across these districts.
LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan ruled out any post-poll alliance outside the NDA, asserting he is “inseparable” from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Paswan said he speaks to Priyanka Gandhi but reiterated that as long as Modi is Prime Minister, he is “not going anywhere.”
Pramod Tiwari criticised the NDA, describing Bihar’s elections as a divide between locals (‘Biharis’) and outsiders (‘Baharis’). Ahead of the second phase polling on November 11 across 122 constituencies, he highlighted growing voter engagement following a historic first-phase turnout.
BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal slammed Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav for questioning Bihar’s first-phase voter turnout, calling their allegations “false and lies.” He credited record-breaking voting to fair processes like SIR verification and claimed the opposition is worried as power “slipped from their hands.”
RJD MP Misa Bharti mocked BJP’s claim of winning over 200 seats in Bihar, citing its failure to meet Lok Sabha predictions, and expressed confidence in a Mahagathbandhan government focused on youth and employment.
BJP National Spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan expressed confidence ahead of Bihar’s second phase polling, saying that just as the first phase saw record voter turnout, the NDA is set to form the government with a two-thirds majority on November 14.
BJP Bihar in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan slammed Rahul Gandhi over his comments on Gen Z and alleged SIR irregularities, calling him “born with a golden spoon” and disconnected from reality. Pradhan accused Gandhi of undermining constitutional bodies, asserting that Bihar’s youth are rejecting his arrogance.
Ahead of Bihar’s second phase of polls, a large hoarding backing CM Nitish Kumar appeared in Patna. Nitish reaffirmed his government’s two decades of disaster management reforms, including the creation of BSDMA, relief camps, and modern flood-control systems, emphasising Bihar’s preparedness for natural calamities.
BJP Bihar in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s employment pledge, calling it financially unfeasible and referencing the land-for-jobs scam involving Lalu Prasad Yadav. He urged Bihar’s youth to trust PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar for development and financial independence.
Multiple India–Nepal border points in Bihar’s Mahottari district were closed for 72 hours from 6 pm Saturday as a security precaution ahead of the second phase of Bihar Assembly polling on November 11. With campaigning over, top leaders including Amit Shah, who vowed a “decisive response” to terror threats and announced plans for a defence corridor and ordnance factory made final appeals to voters.
In 2020, NDA won a narrow majority with 125 seats, while RJD emerged as the single largest party. With shifting alliances shaping Bihar politics, all eyes are on November 14 to see if Nitish Kumar secures a record tenth term or Tejashwi Yadav brings a generational change.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, campaigning in Kaimur and Gaya, criticized RJD’s past rule and alleged promotion of violence, urging voters to choose development over regression and ensure Bihar’s progress aligns with India’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat.’
Union Minister of State Raj Bhushan Chaudhary expressed confidence in the formation of a strong NDA government in Bihar, calling voter enthusiasm high and dismissing Rahul Gandhi’s claims of vote theft as baseless attempts by the opposition to pre-empt defeat.
In the final push before Bihar’s polls, key leaders including PM Modi, CM Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra held multiple rallies, seeking support and aiming to influence undecided voters.
BJP leader Smriti Irani praised the NDA’s strong performance in Bihar’s first election phase, which saw a historic 65.08% voter turnout, and appealed to voters to participate even more in the second phase on Tuesday.
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Various India-Nepal border points have been closed for 72 hours ahead of the second phase of the #BiharElection2025 scheduled for 11 November. Visuals from earlier today.
As campaigning for the second phase of the Bihar elections came to an end, Union Minister Chirag Paswan voiced strong confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would secure a decisive victory and form the next government in the state.
Addressing reporters, Paswan stated, “The campaign has ended on a positive note. There is great enthusiasm within the NDA, and our alliance partners have stood firmly together. We are confident of achieving a major win and forming the government.”
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah may go anywhere they wish, but they will eventually be held accountable for what he described as “vote chori.”
Speaking at election rallies in Kishanganj and Purnea on the final day of campaigning in Bihar, Gandhi accused the BJP and RSS of attempting to divide the country, while emphasizing that the INDIA bloc is focused on uniting the nation.
During a rally in Nabinagar, Aurangabad, CM Nitish Kumar stated, “The previous government (RJD) didn’t do anything for Bihar. People couldn’t even go out at night… It’s been 20 years since we formed a government, and since then, we have done a lot of work. We made several improvements in the Education sector and other sectors.”
INDIA bloc’s chief ministerial face, Tejashwi Yadav, on Sunday assured his supporters of a “special return gift” as gratitude for their overwhelming birthday wishes on the final day of campaigning for the Bihar assembly elections.
Celebrating his 36th birthday, the RJD leader was greeted with a cake when he arrived at the Karakat assembly constituency in Rohtas district to begin the day’s campaign. “I am thankful to everyone for your heartfelt birthday wishes. I promise that once we form the government after the counting of votes on November 14, you all will receive a return gift,” said the former deputy chief minister, addressing his cheering supporters.
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Sunday dismissed the idea of joining a coalition government if his party does not win an outright majority in the Bihar Assembly elections. In an exclusive interview with ANI, the political strategist-turned-politician emphasised that he would rather continue working directly with the people than compromise on his party’s core principles.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the INDIA bloc of attempting to create a “corridor for infiltrators,” contrasting it with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of establishing an “industrial corridor.”
Addressing a public rally in Araria, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, “Today, Bihar has everything it needs. Under PM Modi’s leadership, there is a legacy of development and welfare for the poor. Congress-RJD used to say that Ram doesn’t exist, and if there is no Ram, then how can there be Mother Janaki.”
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ravi Kishan on Sunday took a dig at the Mahagathbandhan, saying that their recent remarks reveal their anxiety over an imminent defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections.
Highlighting what he called the Opposition’s “pain” after the first phase of polling, Kishan said the alliance knew they were heading toward a major loss. He also accused the Mahagathbandhan of damaging Bihar’s reputation and turning the word “Bihari” into an insult.
Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh on Sunday (November 9) expressed confidence that the Mahagathbandhan will win more than 75 of the 121 seats contested in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections.
“The Mahagathbandhan candidates are leading in over 75 seats, and there are close fights in another 15 to 20 constituencies. A government will be formed under the Mahagathbandhan’s leadership, there is a strong wave of change across Bihar,” Singh told ANI, predicting a decisive edge for the Opposition alliance.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav said on Sunday (November 9) that he is confident voters across Bihar are supporting the call for change. Speaking to the media, Yadav stated, “People are blessing us across the state, and we are confident they are voting for change. They did so in the first phase and will do the same again on November 11 in the second phase.”
