NDA Nears Landslide Victory in Bihar 2025; Mahagathbandhan Faces Major Defeat

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) appears to be sweeping the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections with a strong majority, while the Mahagathbandhan struggles to cross the 50-seat mark and its main partner faces the prospect of failing to secure the Leader of Opposition role.

PATNA, 14 November 2025 – The NDA is heading for a sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, with early counting trends placing the alliance well above the majority mark. The BJP is leading in more than 90 seats, while JD(U) is ahead in over 80 constituencies, pushing the combined tally comfortably past 200. The Mahagathbandhan, on the other hand, is struggling to stay relevant, trailing far behind and finding it difficult to cross even 50 seats. The RJD, which has traditionally been the main force within the alliance, is currently ahead in only 26 seats, marking a dramatic fall from its previous strength.

The scale of the NDA’s surge has surprised even seasoned analysts. A high voter turnout, particularly in rural belts and women-dominated booths, appears to have strengthened the ruling coalition’s advantage. The opposition’s scattered messaging, internal disagreements and lack of a cohesive strategy seem to have cost them dearly. Many political observers say the Mahagathbandhan lost critical ground because it failed to translate its support base into effective booth-level performance. The situation mirrors the alliance’s struggle in Maharashtra, where it also failed to cross the 50-seat mark in the most recent assembly elections.

One of the most striking outcomes is the possibility that the RJD may not even qualify for the Leader of Opposition position in the new assembly. To secure that role, a party must win at least 25 seats, and while the RJD is hovering around that number, declining trends suggest it may slip further. The implications are significant: without an officially recognised opposition, legislative debate and administrative oversight become more challenging. This development has raised concerns among political experts about the weakening of opposition structures in major states.

NDA leaders attribute the strong performance to a focused campaign around development, welfare schemes and law-and-order improvements. Their messaging around stability and continuity seems to have resonated with voters across caste lines and regions. Meanwhile, Mahagathbandhan leaders are facing questions about their campaign design, leadership clarity and lack of organisational depth. For the RJD, this result is likely to trigger an intense internal discussion about leadership direction and election strategy.

The results are being closely watched in neighbouring states, especially in Maharashtra, where national trends often influence local alliances and political narratives. A strong showing by NDA in Bihar could shift future coalition equations and embolden the ruling bloc ahead of upcoming state polls. For the opposition, the Bihar outcome is a reminder that national alliances cannot succeed without strong regional leadership and deep ground-level work.

As counting continues, the overall picture is becoming clearer. The people of Bihar have voted decisively, favouring the NDA by a wide margin and placing the Mahagathbandhan in one of its weakest positions in recent years. The final tally will confirm exact numbers, but the direction is unmistakable: Bihar’s voters have chosen stability, continuity and a strong governing alliance.

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