The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections have concluded with a historic and decisive mandate for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), marking one of the most commanding victories in the state’s political history. According to the latest trends from the Election Commission of India (ECI) at 8:24 pm on November 14, the NDA has comfortably crossed the majority mark of 122 seats in the 243-member Bihar Vidhan Sabha. The alliance, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) and including the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Lok Janshakti Party (Rashtriya Vikas), and smaller allies, is poised for a landslide victory, reflecting broad public endorsement of governance, development initiatives, and coalition strength.

The Janata Dal (United), Nitish Kumar’s party, has so far secured 66 seats across the state and is leading in 19 others. This performance positions the JD(U) as a key partner in the NDA’s overwhelming victory, complementing the Bharatiya Janata Party’s own strong showing. According to ECI trends, the BJP has already won 78 seats and is leading in 11 more, while the LJP has won 16 seats and is leading in 3 others. On the other hand, the main opposition alliance, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)-Congress-led Mahagathbandhan, has suffered a heavy setback, winning only 20 seats and leading in 5 others. These numbers not only highlight the NDA’s dominance but also underscore the sharp decline in the opposition’s electoral strength.

The results reflect both continuity and affirmation of the NDA’s governance model under Nitish Kumar. Analysts point to several factors contributing to this victory, including effective coalition management, the popularity of Nitish Kumar’s welfare schemes, strategic seat sharing, and targeted voter outreach. In particular, policies aimed at women’s empowerment, rural development, and social welfare have been widely credited for boosting voter confidence and participation in favor of the ruling alliance.

Here is the comprehensive list of the constituencies that the JD(U) has won in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, according to the latest trends:

• Narkatia – Vishal Kumar
• Kesaria – Shalini Mishra
• Sursand – Prof. Nagendra Raut
• Runnisaidpur – Pankaj Kumar
• Harlakhi – Sudhanshu Shekhar
• Babubarhi – Mina Kumari
• Phulparas – Sheela Kumari
• Laukaha – Satish Kumar Sah
• Nirmali – Aniruddha Prasad Yadav
• Thakurganj – Gopal Kumar Agarwal
• Rupauli – Kaladhar Prasad Mandal
• Dhamdaha – Leshi Singh
• Kadwa – Dulal Chandra Goswami
• Barari – Bijay Singh
• Bihariganj – Niranjan Kumar Mehta
• Kusheshwar Asthan – Atirek Kumar
• Benipur – Binay Kumar Choudhary
• Darbhanga Rural – Rajesh Kumar Mandal
• Bahadurpur – Madan Sahni
• Gaighat – Komal Singh
• Minapur – Ajay Kumar
• Sakra – Aditya Kumar
• Barauli – Manjeet Kumar Singh
• Kuchaikote – Amrendra Kumar Pandey
• Bhorey – Sunil Kumar
• Hathua – Ramsewak Singh
• Ziradei – Bhism Pratap Singh
• Barharia – Indradev Singh
• Manjhi – Randhir Kumar Singh
• Vaishali – Siddharth Patel
• Raja Pakar – Mahendra Ram
• Mahnar – Umesh Singh Kushwaha
• Kalyanpur – Maheshwar Hazari
• Warisnagar – Manjarik Mrinal
• Samastipur – Ashwamedh Devi
• Sarairanjan – Vijay Kumar Choudhary
• Cheria Bariarpur – Abhishek Anand
• Alauli – Ram Chandra Sada
• Khagaria – Bablu Kumar
• Beldaur – Panna Lal Singh Patel
• Gopalpur – Shailesh Kumar alias Bulo Mandal
• Kahalgaon – Shubhanand Mukesh
• Sultanganj – Lalit Narayan Mandal
• Dhoraiya – Manish Kumar
• Belhar – Manoj Yadav
• Sheikhpura – Randhir Kumar Soni
• Barbigha – Dr. Kumar Puspanjay
• Asthawan – Jitendra Kumar
• Rajgir – Kaushal Kishore
• Islampur – Ruhail Ranjan
• Hilsa – Krishna Murari Sharan
• Nalanda – Shrawon Kumar
• Harnaut – Hari Narayan Singh
• Mokama – Anant Kumar Singh
• Phulwari – Shyam Rajak
• Masaurhi – Arun Manjhi
• Sandesh – Radha Charan Sah
• Jagdishpur – Sribhagwan Singh Kushwaha
• Dumraon – Rahul Kumar Singh
• Kargahar – Bashisth Singh
• Nokha – Nagendra Chandravanshi
• Kurtha – Pappu Kumar Verma
• Ghosi – Rituraj Kumar
• Belaganj – Manorma Devi
• Jhajha – Damodar Rawat

This list demonstrates the geographical spread and electoral depth of JD(U) support across Bihar. It also highlights the strategic victories in both rural and semi-urban constituencies, showcasing the party’s ability to secure votes across multiple demographic and caste groups.

Beyond the JD(U), the NDA as a whole has registered unprecedented success in the 2025 elections. With the BJP winning 78 seats and leading in 11, the LJP capturing 16 seats and leading in three more, and smaller allies also contributing to the tally, the alliance’s overall numbers well surpass the majority threshold. Analysts suggest that the coalition’s success stems from effective coordination, extensive voter outreach, and the ability to address both development and welfare concerns simultaneously.

The voter turnout for these elections was also noteworthy, with a historic 66.91 percent of registered voters casting their ballots in the two-phase polling held on November 6 and 11. The high turnout reflected the electorate’s engagement and highlighted the importance of voter mobilization strategies employed by both the ruling alliance and opposition parties. Notably, the surge in participation by women voters and first-time voters played a critical role in shaping outcomes in several constituencies, reinforcing the narrative that governance and welfare policies can directly influence voting behavior.

The 2025 Bihar Assembly election results underscore the durability of Nitish Kumar’s political leadership and the strategic importance of alliance politics in the state. While JD(U) may not be the single largest party in the NDA coalition, its performance remains crucial to maintaining the overall balance and cohesion of the alliance. For the opposition Mahagathbandhan, these results represent a significant setback, prompting an urgent need to reassess strategy, leadership, and voter engagement efforts moving forward.

In conclusion, the Bihar Assembly elections of 2025 have cemented the NDA’s dominance in the state, delivering both a personal and political endorsement for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his allies. The comprehensive list of JD(U) winners reflects the party’s electoral strength, while the broader NDA sweep signals widespread voter confidence in governance, coalition performance, and development initiatives. As the state moves toward forming its next government, these results are likely to have significant implications for political alignments, policy priorities, and governance models in Bihar over the coming years.