Bihar Election 2025: Nitish Kumar Will Be Next CM, Says JDU
The counting of votes was underway on Friday morning for 243 assembly seats in Bihar, amid tight security arrangements, officials said.
According to the Election Commission's directions, postal ballot counting would begin first, and counting of EVMs will start at 8.30 am. The counting of votes polled in the two-phase elections commenced at 8 am across 46 centres in 38 districts, the officials said.
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The elections are being seen as a veritable referendum on Nitish Kumar, the JD(U) president and the state's longest-serving chief minister. Political observers are also of the view that the outcome will be seen in terms of the popularity of the Narendra Modi government at the Centre.
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Bihar has elected 11 Muslim MLAs this time. Here's a list: 1. Mohd Zama Khan- Chainpur (Janata Dal-United), 2. Faisal Rahman- Dhaka (RJD), 3. Asif Ahmad- Bisfi (RJD), 4. Osama Shahab- Raghunathpur (RJD), 5. Abidur Rahman- Araria (Congress), 6. Mohd Qamrul Hoda- Kishanganj (Congress), 7. Mohammad Murshid Aalam- Jokihat (AIMIM), 8. Md Tauseef Alam- Bahadurganj (AIMIM), 9. Mohd Sarwar Alam- Kochadhaman (AIMIM), 10. Akhtarul Iman- Amour (AIMIM), 11. Ghulam Sarwar- Baisi (AIMIM)
BJP has started taking action against the rebels. Former Union Minister RK Singh has been accused of harming party through critical statements and conduct during the recent polls. He has been asked to submit a reply within one week. BJP also suspends MLC Ashok Agarwal and Katihar Mayor Usha Agarwal for anti-party activities.
NDA’s victory in the Bihar elections, JKNC Chief Farooq Abdullah said, “Somewhere along the way, we must have made mistakes, and those need to be corrected. We have to understand where we’re falling short and why people are not supporting us — there has to be a reason. The results are out, the government has been formed, and now they (Nitish Kumar) must do justice to the people.” Speaking about the Budgam bypoll outcome, he added, “We should take it positively. It teaches us a lesson. There’s no need to panic — defeats show us where the gaps are, and we will work to improve them.”
Responding to Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s tweet on Bihar Election 2025, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, “I mentioned this yesterday and have nothing further to add. I told everyone that unless he introspects, he will face failure.”
Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad reacted to the NDA’s landslide victory in Bihar by alleging that “democracy was purchased on a large scale during the Bihar elections.” He said that once the elections were announced and the model code of conduct came into force, the government transferred ₹10,000 each into women’s accounts using public funds. According to him, this amounted to a clear violation of democratic principles and the model code. He also claimed that the Election Commission played a significant role in enabling this, which ultimately influenced the final outcome.
On NDA's landslide victory in #BiharElection2025, LJP(RV) MP Shambhavi Choudhary says, "...There was never any doubt regarding the victory. But now, there is a clear message that just like the people of Bihar rejected 'gunda raj' and 'jungle raj' 20 years ago, they have rejected them 20 years later too and they want to go ahead by prioritising development. This has also given a clear mandate that Bihar's present and future are safe in the hands of NDA."
On PM Modi's statement "Ganga flows through Bihar and reaches Bengal...BJP will uproot jungle raj from West Bengal as well," BJP's Nitin Nabin says, "The anarchist governments that had been in power, those who did politics by misleading and dividing people, will certainly be demolished now. Bihar has initiated this, it is Bengal's turn now."
Congress leaders, including Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, arrive at the residence of party chief Mallikarjun Kharge.
Union Minister and LJP(RV) chief Chirag Paswan arrives at the CM residence in Patna.
NDA registered a historic landslide victory in #BiharElection2025, winning 202 of the 243 seats in the state. pic.twitter.com/kbFDNzBJ4s— ANI (@ANI) November 15, 2025
Patna: After meeting CM Nitish Kumar, JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak says, "The entire NDA is united. All 5 Pandavas are united. Elections were contested under the leadership of Nitish Kumar. He is our leader and he will be our next CM as well..."
Patna: On PM Modi's post-victory speech, Bihar BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal says, "This new factor (M-Y) came before us yesterday. I appreciate the PM's idea. PM Modi worked with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for the empowerment of Mahila' (women) and 'Yuva' (youth)...Youth could see their future in PM Modi's words. So, this new factor was an important factor in Bihar elections..."
Union Minister and JD(U) MP Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh arrives at the CM residence in Patna.
NDA registered a historic landslide victory in #BiharElection2025, winning 202 of the 243 seats in the state. pic.twitter.com/cOW6J9pOrz— ANI (@ANI) November 15, 2025
After NDA's landslide victory in Bihar, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh says, "TMC is scared with the Bihar results. Why are they attacking wherever BJP workers are distributing sweets and celebrating? Let the winners celebrate...This shows that the TMC is scared."
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat says, "BJP and all alliance partners in the NDA displayed unity. The main issue in Bihar elections was 'jungle raj' vs 'vikasvaad'. When people had to elect one, they gave the NDA a resounding mandate and made it clear that the only political issue in this country would be development-based. Bihar elections made it very clear to the country that the public will not accept the attempts to garner votes through false narratives, with baseless allegations like 'vote chori' and with attempts to mislead people about Constitutional institutions...They have made it clear that there is no place for politics of lies in this country..."
On NDA's landslide victory in Bihar, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, "This is the victory of the people of Bihar. I respectfully welcome Bihar's commitment to democracy... The opposition's language, issues, rallies, and body language made us confident that the people of Bihar would reject such negative ideologies. We were confident that we were moving towards a massive victory..."
n Congress candidate Naveen Yadav winning the Jubilee Hills by-election, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy says, " I want to congratulate each and every Congress cadre who strived hard for Jubilee Hills victory. This win has increased our responsibility more. On the occasion of completing two years(In government), and during the general elections, in Hyderabad city, we didn't have very favourable results. Now, with the people standing by us and blessing the Congress party, they are asking us to move forward with the welfare and development action plan. They have blessed us, asking us to carry out these programs responsibly..."
On AAP candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu winning the Tarn Taran by-election, Punjab Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal says, "I congratulate the workers of the AAP who worked day and night...The public has placed its trust in the development work carried out by the AAP government in Punjab..."
On NDA's victory in Bihar and BJP candidate winning the Nuapada bypoll, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi says, "BJP has secured a landslide victory in Bihar Assembly elections and the credit for the victory goes to PM Modi. The people of Bihar bestowed their trust on the politics of development...The opposition leaders never talk about development, they just mislead the public...The people of Nuapada also bestowed their trust on the development works carried out by the BJP government in the state..."
On the results of the Bihar Assembly Elections, VHP international working president Alok Kumar says, "...In this election, an effort was made to intimidate minorities and create a Muslim vote bank. They (Mahagathbandhan) were hopeful that by doing this they will secure votes...The Maharashtra and Bihar assembly elections, and the three Lok Sabha elections, have proven that the Muslim vote bank's veto on election results no longer works...People voted for development, good governance, and nationalism. I consider this an auspicious sign, and I am pleased with the election results..."
BJP MP and singer Manoj Tiwari sings a song as the party leaders celebrate at the party headquarters The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to secure a historic win in Bihar
#WATCH | Delhi: BJP MP and singer Manoj Tiwari sings a song as the party leaders celebrate at the party headquarters
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2025
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to secure a historic win in Bihar #BiharElection2025 pic.twitter.com/dkASD6YbAF
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong leadership for the NDA’s sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, saying the opposition had been completely wiped out. He made these remarks at an event in Barwani district on the eve of the 150th birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda.
"Bihar result is truly surprising. It was an election that was not fair from the beginning": Rahul Gandhi on Congress loss
मैं बिहार के उन करोड़ों मतदाताओं का हार्दिक आभार व्यक्त करता हूं, जिन्होंने महागठबंधन पर अपना विश्वास जताया।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 14, 2025
बिहार का यह परिणाम वाकई चौंकाने वाला है। हम एक ऐसे चुनाव में जीत हासिल नहीं कर सके, जो शुरू से ही निष्पक्ष नहीं था।
यह लड़ाई संविधान और लोकतंत्र की रक्षा की है। कांग्रेस…
PM Narendra Modi said that today’s victory has energised BJP workers across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam and West Bengal. He added, “Ganga flows from Bihar to Bengal. The BJP will remove jungle raj from Bengal as well. This victory has paved the way for the BJP’s win in Bengal.” The state is set to hold its assembly elections next year.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, speaking on the concerns of Muslims during the Bihar elections, said the issues were largely regional and state-specific, particularly those affecting Seemanchal — one of the most underdeveloped regions in the country. He said feelings of discrimination and disempowerment were central to the community’s concerns. Owaisi added that many in the community believe political parties seek their votes but hesitate to promote Muslim leadership. He also noted that young Muslim voters want to be treated as citizens with full rights.
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