Patna Assembly Election Result 2025: Ratnesh Kumar wins Patna Sahib seat, secures 1,30,366 votes

In the Patna Sahib Assembly seat, BJP’s Ratnesh Kumar is running a commanding lead in the ongoing vote count, securing 86,956 votes, after the 21st round of counting, indicate ECI trends. He is ahead of Congress candidate Shashant Shekhar, who has 67,431 votes, giving Ratnesh Kumar a 19,525-vote advantage as counting continues.

JD(U)’s Anant Kumar Singh has built a strong lead in Mokama, securing 82,787 votes, putting him 22,988 votes ahead of RJD candidate Veena Devi, who has garnered 59,799 votes so far.

Anant Kumar Singh, contesting on a JD(U) ticket, is currently leading the count in the Mokama Vidhan Sabha seat in the 2025 Bihar assembly elections.

JD(U) candidate Anant Kumar Singh has established a formidable lead in the Mokama assembly constituency, securing 77,434 votes and pulling 23,462 votes ahead of RJD’s Veena Devi, who has so far polled 53,972 votes, after the 19th round of counting.

In the Danapur assembly constituency, BJP's Ram Kripal Yadav is leading with 73,815 votes, holding a margin of 9,247 over RJD’s Rit Lal Roy, who has secured 64,568 votes so far, after the 19th round of counting, states EC data.

In the Patna Sahib assembly seat, BJP candidate Sanjiv Chaurasia has taken a commanding lead with 59,482 votes after the 19th round of counting, holding a margin of 28,932 over his nearest rival, Divya Gautam of the CPI(ML) (Liberation), who has secured 30,550 votes so far.

JD(U)'s Anant Singh is currently leading in Mokama assembly constituency by 17,050 votes after the 17th round of counting.

RJD's Rit Lal Roy leading by 1,463 votes in Danapur seat after the 15th round of counting, as per EC data

CPI(M)'s Gopal Ravi Das is leading by 3062 votes in Phulwari assembly constituency after the 10th round of counting as per EC data.

BJP's Sanjiv Chaurasia is leading in the Digha assembly seat by 21,101 votes after the 11th round of counting, as per EC data.

BJP's Ratnesh Kumar is leading by 10,561 votes over Congress' Shashant Shekhar in the Patna Sahib seat.

BJP's Nitin Nabin is currently leading by 16, 940 votes over RJD's Rekha Kumari in the Bankipur assembly constituency.

Within the NDA, the BJP is leading in 69 seats, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) in 67, and Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) in 14. JD(U) shows a strong conversion rate of 70%, while the BJP stands at 67%.

Early trends indicate a strong lead for the ruling NDA, which has comfortably crossed the halfway mark of 122 seats.

By 10:00 am, the NDA was ahead in 159 constituencies, while the Mahagathbandhan lagged with leads in just 76 seats, according to the Election Commission.

BJP leader Sanjay Jaiswal exuded confidence as vote counting progressed, asserting that the party is on track to form the government with a clear two-thirds majority.

Speaking to the media, Jaiswal said, “Everyone can see it clearly, we are forming the government with a more than two-thirds majority, that’s certain. Those who were only visible in the media and on social media, just look at their condition today; they are nowhere to be seen in the actual election results.”

His comments came amid early trends showing the NDA leading in a majority of seats, while the opposition, including Tejashwi Yadav’s Mahagathbandhan, lags behind.

Janata Dal (United) is ahead in 62 seats, the BJP in 59, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) in 15, and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) in 4. The Mahagathbandhan trails with 46 leads, including 34 for the Rashtriya Janata Dal, 10 for Congress, and 2 for CPI(ML)L. Independent candidates and smaller parties are leading in 6 constituencies.

The NDA has crossed the halfway mark in the Bihar Assembly elections, leading in 140 of 243 constituencies, according to early trends released by the Election Commission.

Early trends indicate a commanding start for the ruling NDA, which has already crossed the halfway mark in the 243-seat assembly.

By 9:15 am, the NDA was leading in 130 constituencies, while Tejashwi Yadav’s Mahagathbandhan trailed in 65 seats.

Within the NDA, the BJP leads in 60 constituencies and Janata Dal (United) in 54. The opposition bloc is struggling in the early count, with the Rashtriya Janata Dal ahead in 45 seats, 12 fewer than in 2020, and the Congress leading in 12 constituencies.

Early trends from the Bihar Assembly elections indicate that the ruling NDA is leading in 47 constituencies, while the opposition INDIA bloc is ahead in 14 seats, according to the Election Commission.

Counting is underway across all 243 assembly seats, with political watchers closely tracking the evolving trends.

In early trends, NDA ahead in 41 assembly seats, INDIA bloc in 12 in Bihar, according to EC.

Indian equity markets are expected to witness heightened volatility today as investors brace for the outcome of the Bihar Assembly elections. Analysts say that even if the final results mirror exit poll projections favouring the NDA, intraday swings are likely. Brokerages reported a surge in market volatility in the lead-up to the vote count. Learn more.

The early count in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections shows the NDA taking a strong initial lead, ahead in 53 constituencies, while the Mahagathbandhan is leading in 29. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj has opened with leads in two seats, as of 9 am.

Bihar’s political landscape is shaped largely by caste considerations and coalition-building, with alliances playing a more decisive role than the strength of any single party. In fact, no party in the state’s history has ever secured more than 25% of the total vote share, underscoring the importance of strategic partnerships in forming a government.

The 2025 Assembly elections are being seen as a key political test for Bihar. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar leads the NDA, while Tejashwi Yadav heads the Mahagathbandhan (INDIA bloc). The outcome will shape Bihar’s political narrative and could influence national politics ahead of 2026.

Meanwhile, elsewhere in Patna's Kankarbagh and near Mahavir Mandir, vendors are optimistic.

Poonam Devi noted, “I’ve seen this for the last 15 years, party workers and politicians come in large numbers. Friday should be a good day.” Madhukar Ram, who imported high-quality marigolds, roses, and lavender from West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, said the preliminary orders have already met expectations.

Roshan Thakur, who sells near Hanuman Mandir, said such occasions give a welcome boost to regular business, similar to the wedding season.

Counting of votes for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections has begun across all 243 constituencies in 38 districts, with the state eagerly awaiting its political verdict.

Under the GPO Golambar flyover, teenage brothers Karan and Vikram are readying around 400 marigold bouquets, with hopes of additional garland orders once trends start emerging. “Nobody knows who will win yet, but we are ready to make garlands quickly,” said Vikram, adding that their father will join them on the counting day.

As the state prepares for the announcement of its Assembly election results, local flower and sweet vendors are stocking up in anticipation of a surge in business.

With EVMs set to be opened at 8 am, supporters are expected to celebrate victories with garlands and sweets, creating a bonanza for small businesses.

As the state braces for the announcement of its 2025 Assembly election results, both political leaders and party workers are gearing up for a decisive day ahead. Counting for all 243 constituencies commences at 8 am amid heightened security across key centres, including Patna and Gayaji.

BJP workers turned to religion for support ahead of the verdict. At Hanuman Temple in Patna, party cadres offered prayers and performed rituals, hoping the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would secure a commanding win.

Counting, which commences at 8 am, for Patna’s 14 constituencies, including Patna Sahib, Bankipur, and Mokama, will be conducted at multiple centres, notably the AN College in Patna.

Bankipur BJP candidate and Bihar minister Nitin Nabin, early this morning, expressed strong confidence ahead of the counting of votes, asserting that the NDA is headed for a sweeping victory.

Speaking to reporters, Nabin said the alliance is expecting a performance comparable to its 2010 tally, claiming, “We are all confident that this time, the NDA seat tally will be near that of the 2010 elections. NDA is going to form the government… We will get 200+ seats.”

Launching a sharp attack on the RJD, the three-time MLA said the party “still cannot move past its ‘jungle raj’ mindset,” adding that the RJD remains “a symbol of jungle raj.”

The outcome of the 2025 Bihar election carries significant political weight.

With Chief Minister Nitish Kumar leading the NDA and Tejashwi Yadav anchoring the Mahagathbandhan, the result will determine the state’s political direction and may influence national equations ahead of 2026.

Meanwhile, in a bid to ensure a smooth counting process, the Election Commission has extended the Model Code of Conduct in Patna district until November 16. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, ban political rallies, processions and loudspeaker use during the post-result period. Authorities have also set up a round-the-clock control room to manage security and monitor compliance. No victory processions will be allowed.

Digha, one of Patna’s largest seats, has a crowded field, including BJP’s Sanjeev Chaurasia, CPI(ML)’s Divya Gautam and multiple candidates from smaller parties.

Mokama, another high-profile constituency, pits JD(U)’s Anant Kumar Singh against RJD’s Veena Devi, with AAP, JSP and Independent contenders also in the fray.

In Bankipur, the BJP continues to rely on its three-time MLA Nitin Nabin, while the 2025 contest features RJD’s Rekha Kumari, JSP’s Vandana Kumari and candidates from the RRP and AAP.

One of the most watched seats in Patna district is Patna Sahib, an urban constituency known for its politically aware electorate. The seat is headed for a triangular contest between BJP’s Ratnesh Kushwaha, Congress’ Shashant Shekhar and JanSuraj’s Vinita Mishra. The constituency has 3,88,369 registered voters, with turnout trends previously recorded at 52.22% in 2020, 55.29% in 2015 and 45.86% in 2010.

BJP veteran Nand Kishore Yadav has held this seat since 2010, consistently widening his victory margins.