Published: 13 November 2025DD NewsGeneral
Bihar Assembly Elections: NDA Sweeps with 202 of 243 Seats, BJP Becomes Largest Party
The NDA secured a landslide victory in Bihar Assembly elections, winning 202 of 243 seats, with results declared on November 14, 2025. Voting was held on November 6 and 11. The BJP emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats, a historic first in Bihar.
Nitish Kumar's JD(U) won 85 seats, Chirag Paswan's LJP(RV) 19 seats, HAM(S) 5 seats, and RLM 4 seats. The opposition Mahagathbandhan secured just 35 seats. Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Chief Minister for a record tenth time, with Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha continuing as Deputy Chief Ministers.
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The NDA won 202 of 243 seats in Bihar Assembly elections declared November 14, 2025, after voting on November 6 and 11. BJP emerged as the largest party with 89 seats, JD(U) 85, LJP(RV) 19, HAM(S) 5, RLM 4. Mahagathbandhan secured 35. Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister tenth time.
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Gogabeel Lake, declared India's 94th Ramsar Site, is located in which state?
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Frequently asked questions
What result did the NDA secure in the Bihar Assembly elections, and when were results declared?
The NDA won 202 of 243 seats in a landslide victory, with results declared on November 14, 2025.
When was voting held, and which party became the single largest in Bihar?
Voting was held on November 6 and 11. The BJP became the single largest party with 89 seats, a historic first in Bihar.
How did the NDA allies and the opposition Mahagathbandhan perform?
Nitish Kumar's JD(U) won 85 seats, Chirag Paswan's LJP(RV) won 19, HAM(S) won 5, and RLM won 4. The opposition Mahagathbandhan secured just 35 seats.
What office did Nitish Kumar take after the election result?
Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Chief Minister for a record tenth time, with Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha continuing as Deputy Chief Ministers.
