With the conclusion of both phases of voting in the Bihar Assembly elections 2025, the state now moves to the decisive stage: counting of votes and declaration of results. The contest has been primarily between the BJP-JD(U)-led NDAand the RJD-Congress-Left INDIA bloc, with the newly formed Jan Suraaj Party entering the fray under political strategist Prashant Kishor.

When Will the Results Be Declared?

The counting of votes is scheduled for Friday, November 14, 2025. Election authorities are expected to provide an initial overview of trends on the same day, while the final results will be released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the next few days.

Voter Turnout

Bihar witnessed record-high voter participation across both phases:

• Phase 1 (November 6): Voting was held in 121 constituencies across 18 districts, with a 65.08% turnout, surpassing the 57.29% recorded in the 2020 elections. Female voter participation stood at 69.04%, while male voters recorded 61.56%.
• Phase 2 (November 11): Covered the remaining 122 constituencies in 20 districts, including Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, Bhagalpur, and Purnia. Turnout increased to 68.76%, with 74.03% of female voters and 64.1% of male voterscasting their votes.
• Overall: Combined turnout for both phases stood at 66.91%, the highest in Bihar’s electoral history.

What’s at Stake

The ruling NDA, comprising BJP, JD(U), Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), and smaller allies, currently has 132 MLAs, above the 122 needed for a simple majority in the 243-member assembly.

The opposition RJD, which became the single largest party in 2020, has 75 MLAs, while the Congress has 19, and CPI(ML)-Liberation holds 12 seats.

The stakes are particularly high as Nitish Kumar, Bihar’s nine-time Chief Minister, has been a pivotal figure in state politics for decades and has shifted alliances multiple times since 2020. His leadership and governance record are central to the NDA’s appeal.

On the other side, Tejashwi Yadav, leader of the opposition and son of former CM Lalu Prasad Yadav, is focusing on issues like unemployment, development gaps, and farmers’ welfare to consolidate support for the Mahagathbandhan. Meanwhile, Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party is aiming to emerge as a third force, leveraging his organizational and campaign expertise.

Exit Poll Predictions

Most exit polls indicate an edge for the NDA:

• Axis My India projected the NDA would secure 121–141 seats.
• Today’s Chanakya predicted a comfortable win for the BJP-JD(U) alliance, estimating 160±12 seats.
• Other pollsters, including Matrize, P Marq, Peoples Pulse, Bhaskar, People’s Insight, JVC, and Poll Diary, also suggested the NDA would cross 133 seats.

Despite these projections, opposition leaders like Tejashwi Yadav have cautioned against relying on exit polls, citing party assessments showing strong voter engagement for the Mahagathbandhan and emphasizing the importance of actual vote counting.

Key FAQs

Q: When will the Bihar election results be announced?
A: November 14, 2025.

Q: How many phases were there in the Bihar election 2025?
A: Two phases – November 6 and November 11.

Q: How many seats are in the Bihar Legislative Assembly?
A: 243 seats; 122 needed for a majority.

Q: Which parties are contesting?
A: Main contest is between NDA (BJP, JD(U), HAM) and the INDIA bloc (RJD, Congress, Left parties). Jan Suraaj Party is contesting independently.

Q: What was the voter turnout in Phase 1?
A: 65.08% (69.04% female, 61.56% male).

Q: What was the voter turnout in Phase 2?
A: 68.76% (74.03% female, 64.1% male).

Q: Who is the current Chief Minister of Bihar?
A: Nitish Kumar (JD(U)), leading the NDA government.

As Bihar waits for the official results on November 14, attention will focus on whether the NDA retains power or the Mahagathbandhan succeeds in unseating Nitish Kumar, potentially reshaping the state’s political landscape for the coming term.