




Bihar CM name announcement live updates: Ahead of the elections, the BJP insisted the alliance was contesting under Nitish Kumar’s leadership, yet it never officially confirmed that the JD(U) veteran, seeking a record 10th stint, would return as chief minister
PM Modi to address BJP workers as NDA surges past 190 leads in Bihar, with voters backing the Nitish–Modi governance model once again.
"People trust Nitish Kumar, and it is reflected in the results," said JD(U) leader Manish Verma.
The hoarding, near Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's residence, reads 'Bihar ka matlab Nitish Kumar' and displays a photo of the JD(U) chief along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
However, according to the trends being showed by the Election Commission, the BJP is leading on five seats and the RJD is leading on two seats.
Bihar Election Results 2025: Instead of waiting for the final numbers, senior Congress leaders appear to have shifted the focus elsewhere, questioning the credibility of the election process itself.
The pollsters have widely predicted an NDA victory in the state and another electoral loss for the Mahagathbandhan of RJD, Congress and Left Parties.
Under Nitish, Bihar has witnessed a relieving shift from the days of anarchy under the Lalu-Rabri period to an era of good governance and development.
The second phase of polling in Bihar saw a record voter turnout of 68.76 per cent, the highest in the history of the state.
If these projections hold true, the results would signal a decisive victory for the NDA, which appears to have retained its strong voter base across Bihar.
The predictions by Today's Chanakya come a day after several several pollsters predicted a landslide victory for the ruling NDA and a dismal show by Kishor's JSP, which is making its electoral debut.
Bihar Exit Poll: The BJP-led NDA is set to secure a clear majority over the RJD-led Grand Alliance, while Jan Suraaj may struggle to even open its account in the state, according to the survey.
After a year and a half of playing internationally, Jurel has demonstrated poise and maturity that goes beyond his experience.
News18's Mega Exit Poll predicted a clean sweep for ruling NDA bloc, with the alliance likely to win 140-150 seats, while the opposition bloc falling behind at around 85-95 seats
In this phase, the electoral fate of 1,302 candidates, including several ministers in the Nitish Kumar government, will be sealed.
ihar awaits the November 14 results that will decide among NDA’s “double-engine” rule, the Mahagathbandhan’s comeback and the Jan Suraaj Party making inroads.
The Union Minister asserted that Nitish Kumar will be the Chief Minister of Bihar and the election is being contested under his leadership.
In at least 10 seats where the JD(U) won by thin margins in 2020, a comparison of the voter turnouts between 2020 and 2025 offers a interesting narrative.
A voter turnout of 13.13 per cent was recorded till 9 am in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, according to the Election Commission of India.
After casting his vote, Samrat Choudhary said the development work carried out under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar should continue and affirmed that Kumar will remain the leader of the alliance.