who won bihar election in 2025
The 2025 Bihar Assembly election was won by the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) , led by the BJP and JD(U), with Nitish Kumar set to continue as Chief Minister.
Quick Scoop
- The NDA crossed the majority mark comfortably, winning around 202 of 243 seats in the Bihar Assembly.
- The BJP emerged as the single largest party with about 89 seats.
- JD(U), led by Nitish Kumar, won roughly 85 seats, consolidating his position as the state’s longest-serving Chief Minister.
- Other NDA allies like LJP(RV), HAM(S) and smaller parties also added to the tally that pushed the alliance over 200 seats.
- The opposition Mahagathbandhan (including RJD) performed poorly compared to expectations and previous cycles.
Who “won” in political terms?
- Formal winner: NDA alliance (government formation, clear majority).
- Key faces of the win: Nitish Kumar (JD(U) leader, CM), BJP leadership in the state, and nationally PM Modi as the central campaign face.
- Voter trend: High turnout (around 67%) and strong backing from women and youth voters were widely highlighted as crucial to the NDA’s margin.
Simple HTML table of main numbers
| Bloc / Party | Outcome in 2025 Bihar election |
|---|---|
| NDA (overall) | Won about 202 of 243 seats, clear majority and formed government | [3][5][7]
| BJP | Single largest party, around 89 seats | [1][3]
| JD(U) | About 85 seats, Nitish Kumar continues as Chief Minister | [5][3][1]
| Opposition Mahagathbandhan | Well short of majority, described as a poor performance | [7][4]