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Patna: Bihar Assembly elections 2025 not only revolved around political promises but were also dominated by serious controversies that captured headlines. The high-profile leader Anant Singh, popularly known as ‘Chhote Sarkar,’ was jailed in connection with the Dular Chand Yadav murder case. This stirred intense debates among voters and forced political parties to rethink their strategies. Despite being in jail during the election, Anant Singh secured a victory from the Mokama constituency, defeating local strongmen and reinforcing his political influence. Election Campaign Turmoil: Dular Chand Yadav Murder CaseDuring the campaign, opposition parties directly accused ruling coalition leaders of shielding Singh in the high-profile Dular Chand Yadav murder case. The issue had a significan...

Patna: The Bihar Assembly election vote count is underway, and trends emerging from the first half of counting indicate a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. For over three decades, JD(U) under Nitish Kumar has been a key ally of the BJP. However, Nitish has occasionally changed political alignments, creating challenges for his partners. This time, early trends suggest that even if the final results remain consistent, BJP may secure a majority without needing JD(U), leaving Nitish Kumar with little leverage in Bihar politics. BJP Could Form Government Without NitishAs of 3 PM, the counting indicates that BJP is not only emerging as the single largest party but is also on track to cross the majority mark with the support of NDA’s other allies, even without JD(U). This d...

Compiled By: Sudhendra Pratap Singh | Navbharat Times | 14 Nov 2025 Patna: The results of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 are being declared today, Friday, 14 November. Counting of votes began at 8 AM, and early trends have started indicating a fierce contest between the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan. Despite exit polls predicting an NDA majority, the final outcome remains dependent on today’s counting process. All eyes are on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), which has contested 143 of the 243 Assembly seats, led by Tejashwi Prasad Yadav. As counting progresses, a clearer picture is emerging regarding the party’s prospects in this high-stakes election. RJD Candidates: Who Is Leading and Who Is Trailing? (Live trends as per counting updates) Below is the detailed list of k...

Edited By: Rishikesh Narayan Singh Reported By: Ramakant Chandan | NavbharatTimes.com • 14 Nov 2025, 12:33 PM Patna: The results of the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 are now almost clear, and the numbers have delivered a stunning blow to all exit poll predictions. The NDA has surged far ahead, securing a decisive mandate from the people of Bihar. But this victory did not happen by chance. Several strategic and political factors played a crucial role in shaping this outcome. Below is a detailed breakdown of the key reasons that propelled the NDA to a sweeping win. Public Rejects the Opposition Narrative on Nitish Kumar’s Health One of the biggest surprises of this election is the complete rejection of the opposition's narrative questioning Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s health...

Curated By: Sudhendra Pratap Singh | NavbharatTimes.com • 14 Nov 2025, 12:31 PM Patna: The results of the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, conducted in two phases, are being counted today, Friday, 14 November. Vote counting began at 8 AM, and early trends have started emerging across all constituencies.Although exit polls had predicted a clear majority for the NDA, the Mahagathbandhan, including the Congress, has dismissed these projections and claims it will deliver a stronger-than-expected performance. Ahead of the elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ ignited enthusiasm among party workers across Bihar. The Congress leadership believes that this campaign has created a positive impact on the electorate, potentially improving the party’s chances in several con...

Patna: Counting of votes for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, held in two phases, is underway. The results, scheduled for declaration today, Friday, 14 November, are expected to reveal whether the mandate of Bihar has gone to the NDA or the Mahagathbandhan.The counting began at 8 AM, and early trends have already started indicating the performance of key candidates. This year, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) contested 101 seats, and as counting progresses, clarity is emerging on which BJP heavyweights are leading and who are trailing. BJP: Who’s Ahead and Who’s Behind? — Complete List Assembly SeatBJP CandidateStatusBettiahRenu DeviTrailingRaxaulPramod Kumar SinhaLeadingPipraShyam Babu Prasad YadavLeadingMadhubanRana Randhir SinghLeadingMotihariPramod KumarLeadingDhakaPawan ...

Patna, Bihar: The vote counting for Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 is underway today. Across the state, a fierce contest is unfolding between the Mahagathbandhan (RJD-led alliance) and the NDA (BJP-led alliance), with Jan Suraj Party also in the fray. The Chapra assembly seat has attracted national attention due to the high-profile candidates. Live Updates 09:34 AM: Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav (RJD) is taking the lead at Chapra, with BJP’s Chhoti Kumari trailing. His candidacy has made Chapra one of the most closely watched seats this election. 08:57 AM: Initial trends had Chhoti Kumari slightly ahead, but the contest remains tight. Independent candidates like Rakhi Gupta and Rana Yashwant Pratap Singh may influence the vote split. 08:35 AM: Chapra is traditionally con...

Patna, Bihar: The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 results are being declared today, 14 November. Across the state, counting is underway following two phases of polling on 243 assembly seats. One seat under close scrutiny is Lalganj in Vaishali district, where a direct contest is unfolding between the Mahagathbandhan (RJD-led alliance) and NDA (BJP-led alliance). Key Updates 9:00 AM: Counting of EVM votes has started at Lalganj after postal ballots were tallied. Early trends indicate a lead for Shivani Shukla (RJD), daughter of former strongman and ex-MLA Munna Shukla. BJP’s candidate Sanjay Kumar Singh is trailing in initial rounds. 8:00 AM: Voting across all Vaishali district seats began counting under strict security at 8:00 AM. Postal ballot counting was completed in about half a...

Patna, Bihar: Counting for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 is underway, with attention sharply focused on key constituencies across the state. In Gaya district, the Imamganj assembly seat has emerged as a high-profile battleground, featuring a direct contest between the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) and the NDA. This year, the seat is particularly notable as Deepa Manjhi, daughter-in-law of former Chief Minister and Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, is contesting on the HAM (Secular) ticket. She faces stiff competition from Ritu Priya Chaudhary (RJD) and Ajit Kumar (Jan Suraj Party). Early trends indicate that RJD has gained a lead over Deepa Manjhi. Counting Progress 9:00 AM: Postal ballot counting at Imamganj is complete. Election officials have started tallying votes from E...

Patna, Bihar: The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 results are being announced today, 14 November. In Samastipur district, anticipation is high as counting begins across all 10 assembly constituencies, with attention on major seats like Kalyanpur, Warisnagar, Samastipur, and Ujiyarpur. The district has 108 candidates contesting, representing major parties including RJD, JD(U), BJP, and INC. The administration has made extensive preparations to ensure fair and transparent counting, which started at 8:00 AM. Key Contestants and Constituencies Kalyanpur: Maheshwar Hajari (JD(U), Bihar Information & Public Relations Minister) Sarairanjan: Vijay Kumar Chaudhary (JD(U), Bihar Minister) Morwa: Jagruti Thakur (Jan Suraj Party, granddaughter of Karpoori Thakur) Ujiyarpur: Alok Ku...