New Delhi – The result of the February 2025 Bihar Assembly elections is clear: the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will return to power with more than 200 seats out of 243, crushing the Mahagathbandhan (MGB) in the process.
Fast‑track summary of the vote
- NDA: Over 200 seats – a landmark win for the BJP‑JD(U) coalition.
- MGB (RJD + Congress): barely 40 seats – the worst result for both parties in decades.
- Other parties: LJP grabs 20 of its 29 contested seats, AIMIM wins 4 of 24, and the new Jan Suraksha party fails to make any impact.
The Modi‑Nitish partnership dominates
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the victory on X, calling it a win of good governance, public welfare, and social justice. The partnership between Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has become the defining element of Bihar’s political landscape. Their combined appeal helped the BJP lead over the JD(U) and broadened the NDA’s reach among OBCs, EBCs, youth, and women.
RJD and Congress suffer crushing defeats
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who campaigned on jobs and criticized the NDA for youth outmigration, secured 22.8% of the vote share but won only a handful of seats. Congress, whose campaign focused on “voter fraud,” also fared poorly, losing most of the constituency in which it canvassed. The result is a significant setback for Rahul Gandhi’s effort to reclaim influence.
Chirag Paswan’s LJP turns spoiler into support
Chirag Paswan, who had been seen as a spoiler in 2020, delivers a strong performance for the NDA, winning 20 seats from 29 contests. His party’s 65% win rate is a dramatic improvement over its lone victory in 2020, proving that Chirag can mobilize voters and help secure extra seats for the NDA.
AIMIM gains a foothold in Seemanchal
The All India Majlis–ul‑Waḥḥā (AIMIM), led by Asaduddin Owaisi, makes a notable showing in the Seemanchal region. Contesting 24 seats, it has already captured 4 and is on track to maintain its 5‑seat tally from 2020. By focusing on Muslim‑majority constituencies, AIMIM keeps the MGB from gaining traction there.
Jan Suraksha fails to find footing
The newly formed Jan Suraksha party, founded by former strategist Prashant Kishor, did not secure any seats. Its attempt to present a fresh alternative to Bihar’s dominant alliances fell flat, leaving voters largely unchanged in their support for established groups.
Bottom line
The Bihar Assembly election of 2025 shows that the NDA’s alliance, led by Modi and Nitish Kumar, enjoys overwhelming support, while the MGB’s confidence‑driven campaign failed to resonate. Minor parties can still swing outcomes in specific regions, but the major victory for the NDA signals a new chapter for the state’s political future.
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