The Bihar Vidhan Sabha Election 2025

The Bihar polls are heating up, and it's shaping up to be a thrilling contest! Exit polls are predicting a comfortable win for the NDA, led by Nitish Kumar's JD(U) and the BJP, with projections ranging from 130 to 160 seats. On the other hand, the Mahagathbandhan, comprising RJD, Congress, and Left parties, is expected to secure around 70-100 seats ¹. 

However, Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD leader, is confident of a chang1e in government, dismissing exit polls as "psychological pressure". He believes the increased voter turnout, with over 72 lakh more votes cast compared to 2020, is a sign of people's desire for change. 

The election has seen a record voter turnout of 66.91%, with women outvoting men at 71.6% and 62.8%, respectively. The results are expected to be announced on November 14. 

While exit polls indicate a strong lead for the NDA, past trends show they can be unpredictai ble. Will Bihar see a change in government, or will the NDA retain power? The wait is on! 

Niti Bansal