Bihar election 2025: Countdown to results after two-phase voting, check key highlights

Bihar is in the midst of one of its most closely watched Assembly elections in recent years. The results will determine whether Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s JD(U)-BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) retains its hold on power or if Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD-led INDIA bloc manages to unseat the nine-time chief minister.

Bihar election result date

The Bihar Election 2025 results will be declared on November 14 and counting of votes will start in the morning and the final result is anticipated by evening.

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The election results are going to determine the political destiny of Bihar and will also influence its political scenario and collaborations for a long time to come.

Voting Schedule: Two-phase polling

• Total Constituencies: 243
• Voting Phases: Two

Phase 1 – November 6

Covered 121 constituencies across 18 districts.

A 65.08 per cent voter turnout noted in the phase of Bihar Election which the highest ever in Assembly election history of the state.

This marked a significant rise from 57.29 per cent turnout registered in 2020, indicating a surge in public interest and participation.

Phase 2 – November 11 (Tuesday)

The second stage of Bihar elections took place in these remaining 122 constituencies which were located in the 20 districts and included major places like Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, Bhagalpur, and Purnia.

Both alliances — NDA and the INDIA bloc — had ramped up their final campaign efforts before the silence period began.

Bihar election exit polls

Exit poll results were released after the completion of the second phase of voting on November 11.

The election poll data revealed that there had been an increase of 8 percent in the number of voters participating in elections as compared to the year 2020, which was indicative of an overall increased engagement and excitement among voters.

NDA’s Position

The ruling JD(U)-BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) currently commands 132 MLAs in the outgoing Assembly. NDA's position is above the 122-mark required for a majority.

For the NDA, this election represents a test of continuity and stability under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

INDIA Bloc’s strategy

The RJD-led INDIA coalition wanted to draw benefits from anti-incumbency and discontent of youth, with Tejashwi Yadav taking the lead.

The opposition is looking to turn the voter dissatisfaction into a political resurgence, thus positioning itself as a possible alternative to the Nitish Kumar government that has been in power for a long time.

The election with the INDIA alliance's focus on creating job opportunities, and ensuring better administration that will be a clear battle between the two opposites, i.e., continuity and change.