Bihar election results HIGHLIGHTS: NDA leaders meet Nitish Kumar over govt formation

Bihar 2025 election results HIGHLIGHTS: EC declares results for all 243 seats; BJP emerges as the largest party with 89 seats, JD(U) wins 85, RJD lags with 25, and Congress secures 6 seats

10:32 PM

Bihar saw ‘North Korea-style' polls, claims Digvijaya Singh

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday claimed that the Bihar assembly election results were similar to the polls held in North Korea, Russia and China, where “all votes go to one party”.

 

“Sixty-two lakh names were deleted, and 20 lakh names were added. The Election Commission (EC) has not clarified whose names were removed and whose were added. The results that have come resemble elections in North Korea, China and Russia, where all votes go to one party,” he said.

8:56 PM

I spoke against criminals and those who are accused of corruption: RK Singh

On his resignation from the BJP following suspension from the party, former Union Minister RK Singh said: “I have given my response. I made a remark that people with a criminal background should not be given tickets. This is not an anti-party statement. This is a statement in the interest of the party and the country... I spoke against criminals and those who are accused of corruption. How is this anti-party statement?... I have sent my resignation letter to the party (BJP) President Nadda ji.”

7:57 PM

BJP trashes Cong's SIR claims, says people punished Mahagathbandhan for defaming country

The BJP slammed the Congress for blaming the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls for the Mahagathbandhan's crushing defeat in Bihar, and said people "punished" the opposition alliance for defaming the country and creating divisions in society on the lines of castes and religion.

 

7:09 PM

Bihar had rejected those who spewed the poison of casteism: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the people of Bihar had rejected those who spewed the poison of casteism and the Congress, which has become a Muslim League-Maoist combination.

 

Taking a swipe at Rahul Gandhi, he said the Congress' nationalist leaders who had worked with former prime ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were sad due to the “stunts of namdar”.

 

5:24 PM

Jo jeeta wohi Sikandar: Fadnavis on Bihar poll results; says Oppn must accept defeat and introspect

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday countered the criticism targeted at the NDA after its landslide victory in Bihar, by asserting that the one who wins becomes the emperor, and asked the Opposition to accept defeat, identify mistakes and introspect.

 

3:38 PM

Rahul Gandhi meets Kharge to discuss Congress' Bihar poll drubbing, party asserts 'vote chori' charge

A day after facing a severe drubbing in Bihar, the Congress on Saturday questioned the role of the Election Commission in the poll process while its top leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, went into a huddle to discuss the poll outcome.

 

2:57 PM

Why EC allowed distribution of scheme funds during Bihar polls: Sharad Pawar

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar said the women’s entrepreneurship scheme influenced the NDA’s victory in the Bihar elections, while questioning how the Election Commission allowed fund distribution during the poll period. “The outcome of the Bihar polls was largely as predicted by Nitish Kumar. Women played a decisive role, and the scheme depositing ₹10,000 into their bank accounts had a favourable impact for the NDA,” Pawar said.

2:37 PM

NDA's win in Bihar elections destroyed opposition's false narratives: Chirag Paswan

While addressing the media, LJP (Ram Vilas) chief and Union Minister Chirag Paswan said, “I am glad the NDA’s performance has debunked all the false narratives spread by opposition leaders. When they claimed RJD was the largest party and that the then LoP Tejashwi Yadav would soon become CM, I had clearly stated that these claims were baseless.”

2:08 PM

BJP suspends ex-Union minister Raj Kumar Singh over 'anti-party' activities

Former Union Minister Raj Kumar Singh, known for his recent criticisms of the NDA in Bihar, was suspended from the BJP on Saturday for “anti-party” activities. Singh has received a suspension order from the BJP state headquarters and has been asked to explain why he should not be expelled from the party. In a related move, the party also suspended MLC Ashok Kumar Agrawal and his wife Usha Agrawal, the Mayor of Katihar.

1:48 PM

After Bihar, NDA will script victory in Tamil Nadu, says BJP state chief

After Bihar, the NDA is poised for a decisive win in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, BJP state president Nainar Nagendran said. He added that the Bihar election results reflected recognition of the BJP-led central government’s good governance and the JD(U)’s performance, while rejecting those who spread misinformation about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive. “While we did not anticipate such a landslide in Bihar, this is a massive victory for our alliance,” Nagendran said.

 

1:05 PM

Cash transfers to accounts of women key to NDA's victory in Bihar: Jan Suraaj

Jan Suraaj Party national president Uday Singh expressed disappointment over the Bihar Assembly election results, saying, “We are disappointed with the outcome of the polls but not upset. Although we did not win a single seat, we will continue to oppose the ruling NDA.”

 

Singh noted that the party struggled to win support from Muslim voters in Bihar. He also pointed to the impact of the NDA government’s cash transfers, claiming that the Rs 40,000 crore disbursed to women’s accounts under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana — Rs 10,000 per beneficiary — played a significant role in the alliance’s victory.

12:31 PM

Rahul Gandhi arrives at Kharge's residence after Mahagathbandhan’s dismal Bihar performance

Following the Mahagathbandhan’s heavy defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited party president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence in New Delhi to discuss the party’s poor performance in the state.

 

Earlier, Gandhi described the Bihar polls as “unfair from the beginning,” after Congress managed to win fewer than 10 seats despite contesting 61. In comparison, the party had secured 19 out of 70 seats in the 2020 Bihar elections. He added that the party will review its performance and reiterated that Congress will continue to “fight for the protection of the Constitution and democracy.”

12:11 PM

Kerala Congress alleges rigging on 128 assembly seats in Bihar polls

Kerala Congress alleged rigging in 128 constituencies in the recently concluded 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. The party claimed that of the 202 seats won by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), victories in 128 constituencies followed voter deletions carried out during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive.

 

After analysing the voter deletion data and comparing it with winning margins in each constituency, Congress asserted that genuine voters were arbitrarily removed under the SIR drive conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

11:45 AM

Union Minister Chirag Paswan meets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Union Minister and LJP(RV) chief Chirag Paswan said, "I met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to congratulate him and extend my best wishes. The NDA secured a historic victory under his leadership. A delegation of LJP(RV) also met him to convey our congratulations. I am pleased that the CM acknowledged the contributions of every alliance partner in the NDA."

11:25 AM

Tej Pratap Yadav among major losers in Bihar Assembly election

Tej Pratap Yadav, eldest son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, was defeated in the Mahua constituency. He finished third, trailing by 51,938 votes, while Sanjay Kumar Singh of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) emerged victorious, beating sitting RJD MLA Mukesh Kumar Raushan by 44,997 votes.

11:02 AM

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat hails NDA win in Bihar elections 2025

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat praised the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for its emphatic win in the Bihar Assembly Election 2025. He highlighted the unity of the BJP and its alliance partners, saying, "The main issue in the Bihar elections was 'jungle raj' versus 'vikasvaad'." Taking a swipe at the opposition, Shekhawat added that the election results demonstrated that voters do not fall for empty promises or schemes, dismissing the "baseless vote chori allegations" as an attempt to mislead the public.

10:44 AM

People have given befitting reply to opposition: Eknath Shinde on Bihar poll results

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde praised the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, saying the results delivered a clear response to opposition allegations of vote chori. Shinde noted that the landslide reflected strong support for the NDA among women and youth, rejecting what he called ‘jungle raj’ and endorsing development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, reported ANI. 

10:18 AM

NDA's big win in Bihar reflects people's voice for good governance: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday termed the National Democratic Alliance’s emphatic victory in the Bihar Assembly elections a “historic mandate” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and development-focused governance. He said voters had decisively endorsed the NDA’s policies, which, according to him, have delivered visible progress in infrastructure, strengthened social welfare delivery, and created greater opportunities for the youth.

10:00 AM

Always finding fault with issues related to EVMs: Chirag Paswan slams Mahagathbandhan

Union Minister Chirag Paswan criticised the opposition Mahagathbandhan for repeatedly raising doubts over EVMs and targeting officials, arguing that the alliance would “achieve something better” if it focused on self-assessment instead of constant allegations.

 

“Finding fault with every issue, blaming EVMs and blaming officials, If they spent as much time on their own assessment as they do on finding fault, then Congress and RJD would likely achieve something better,” reported ANI. He added that no Bihari accepts personal remarks that cross limits, and said the Mahagathbandhan has repeatedly suffered losses because of such behaviour.

 

9:36 AM

Bihar verdict doesn't 'whitewash' ECI's actions: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday congratulated JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar on securing a decisive victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, and praised RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for a “tireless and spirited campaign.” He, however, sharply criticised the Election Commission of India, saying the results did not absolve the institution of its “misdeeds and reckless actions.” Stalin said the Commission’s credibility had eroded in recent years, arguing that “the reputation of the ECI is at its lowest point.”

9:07 AM

Bihar voted to strengthen hands of PM Modi, says HD Kumaraswamy

Union Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) MP HD Kumaraswamy said Bihar’s mandate reflects strong support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the state’s development agenda. Kumaraswamy added that several NDA leaders had worked tirelessly during the Bihar Assembly election campaign.

8:35 AM

Will rid West Bengal of 'jungle raj' next, says PM Modi after NDA's win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the NDA’s victory in Bihar as a mandate for pro-people governance and vowed to end what he called "jungle raj" in West Bengal, declaring that the BJP’s victory march would follow the course of the Ganga from Bihar to Bengal. “The victory in Bihar has paved the way for the BJP’s triumph in Bengal. I assure the people of West Bengal that, with your support, the BJP will put an end to the jungle raj in the state as well,” he said.

8:15 AM

Bihar election results 2025: Check full list of winners here

The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) clinched a decisive victory in the Bihar Assembly elections on Friday, securing 202 seats in the 243-member House after the Election Commission of India declared results for all constituencies.

Click here to Check full list list of winners

7:48 AM

12 BJP nominees who missed victory, 6 Congress men who survived NDA tsunami

The BJP scored a sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly election, with most of its candidates winning, though 12 fell short. A few high-profile losses included defeats in Baisi, Bisfi, Raghopur and Goh, where margins ranged from a few dozen to a few thousand votes. The Congress, meanwhile, saw only 6 of its candidates win — Surendra Prasad, Abhisekh Ranjan, Manoj Bishwas, Abidur Rehman, Md Qamrul Hoda and Manohar Prasad Singh.

7:27 AM

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh blames vote chori for Mahagathbandhan's defeat in Bihar

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh attributed the Mahagathbandhan’s defeat in the Bihar Assembly election to “vote chori”, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Election Commission were the “masterminds” behind it.

 

In a post on X, Ramesh said the Congress remained committed to its campaign to “protect the Constitution and save democracy”. “Without doubt, the election results in Bihar reflect vote chori on a gigantic scale — masterminded by the PM, the HM and the Election Commission,” he wrote, adding that the party would continue its efforts with “even greater strength”.

 

 

7:20 AM

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party faces major setback in Bihar election

The newly formed Jan Suraaj Party, launched by strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor, suffered a significant setback in the 2025 Bihar Assembly Election, failing to open its account. Kishor had earlier hinted at contesting from Raghopur or Kargahar but ultimately chose not to enter the fray. Despite a high-profile debut and ambitious campaign promises, the party delivered a weak performance across constituencies.

 

6:34 AM

Ruling NDA secures clear majority in blow to Mahagathbandhan

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) became the single largest party in a Bihar Assembly election for the first time, steering the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to a sweeping victory in results announced on Friday. The BJP won 89 seats, while its partners also recorded strong gains. The Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) achieved its best result since 2010 with 85 seats, and Union minister Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) secured 19 seats.

 

 

11:30 PM

BJP emerges as single-largest party with 89 seats; JDU at 85, RJD lags with 25

The Election Commission has declared results for all 243 seats, with the BJP emerging as the single-largest party after winning 89 seats. Its alliance partner, the JDU, has secured 85 seats, while the RJD could only win 25 seats.

 

The Congress and AIMIM have won six and five seats respectively. 

9:49 PM

This result in Bihar is truly surprising, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says the result in Bihar is surprising, and the party will continue to make efforts to save democracy.

 

In a post on X, he said, "I express my heartfelt gratitude to those millions of voters in Bihar who expressed their trust in the Mahagathbandhan. This result in Bihar is truly surprising. We could not achieve victory in an election that was not fair from the very beginning. This fight is for the protection of the Constitution and democracy. The Congress Party and the INDIA alliance will deeply review this result and make their efforts to save democracy even more effective."

9:45 PM

We will continue to struggle for the poor and oppressed people of all Bihar, says AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

"We will continue to struggle for justice for Seemanchal, for the poor and oppressed people of all Bihar. We will work to address the fundamental problems faced by Seemanchal. I had promised that I would visit Seemanchal once every six months, I will go. We will also review the performance of the MLAs," said AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on the Bihar Assembly election results.

 

Regarding the Delhi bomb blast, he said, "we condemn it. I offer my condolences to the families of those who were killed by these oppressors. They killed human beings, both Hindus and Muslims, poor people, some of whom had come from far away for shopping. It is a deeply saddening and painful incident, and I strongly condemn it. It is clear that the trail of this attack leads towards a terrorist organisation based in Pakistan. We openly condemn terrorism. Terrorism can never be compromised with, nor should it ever be tolerated.”