Bihar Election Results 2025 LIVE Updates: As per the latest trends, the Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) is at the forefront, even ahead of the BJP. Even if the party ends up as the single largest party in the 243 member Bihar Assembly, it may not be a surprise as the highlight of the elections, since the polls were announced, has been Nitish Kumar.
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Why Nitish Kumar still dominates Bihar’s politics
What makes Nitish Kumar such an unshakable force in Bihar? His success lies in a rare blend of social engineering — uniting EBCs, Mahadalits and non-Yadav OBCs — and deep goodwill among women, who have backed him for two decades. No matter how seat tallies shift, Nitish invariably holds the keys to power. The JD(U)’s strong showing this time only reinforces that grip. Nitish was the No. 1 party in 2010, No. 2 in 2015 and No. 3 in 2020 — yet still became CM each time. His numbers may fluctuate, but his centrality never does Bihar Election Results 2025 Constituency-wise, Seat-wise: Check full list of winners here
Bihar Election Results 2025 Constituency-wise, Seat-wise: Check full list of winners here
What LJP(RV)’s high strike rate says about Chirag Paswan’s rise
The LJP(RV)’s impressive performance — leading in over 20 of 29 seats — marks a defining leap for Chirag Paswan. Dismissed by critics as “over-rewarded” in NDA seat-sharing, he has instead delivered one of the alliance’s highest strike rates, proving his independent electoral pull. His re-entry into the NDA has added a crucial 5–6% Paswan/Dalit vote, visibly boosting JD(U)’s resurgence. While the NDA wave has lifted all allies, Chirag’s standout show strengthens his bargaining power, reshapes internal equations, and positions him as a serious contender in Bihar’s post-Nitish landscape.
