BJP–JDU Alliance Crosses Majority Mark in Early Trends, Leads on 122 Seats

The surge has given the NDA an early edge in what was expected to be a tightly contested battle against the Mahagathbandhan.

The alliance is currently leading on 122 seats, the exact number required to form the government in the 243-member House.

Source : PTI

In a significant early boost for the ruling coalition, the BJP–JDU-led NDA has crossed the majority mark in initial counting trends for the Bihar Assembly elections. The alliance is currently leading on 122 seats, the exact number required to form the government in the 243-member House.

The surge has given the NDA an early edge in what was expected to be a tightly contested battle against the Mahagathbandhan. Several constituencies remain closely fought, and the numbers may shift as counting progresses, but the early trends indicate strong momentum for the BJP–JDU combine.

Bihar Assembly Elections: Key Details

The Bihar Assembly elections were conducted in two phases this year. In the first phase, 121 constituencies went to polls on November 6, followed by 122 constituencies in the second phase on November 11. The counting of votes is scheduled for November 14, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Monday (October 6, 2025).

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated that over 7.4 crore voters were eligible to cast their ballots in the state, including 14 lakh first-time voters. He assured that the election process would remain transparent, secure, and peaceful.

As part of its efforts to strengthen polling procedures, the ECI also unveiled 17 new initiatives for this election cycle. These include compulsory webcasting at every polling booth and mobile phone–deposit facilities, both aimed at enhancing monitoring and ensuring smooth conduct of the polls.