Published: 5 November 2025Republic WorldGovernance

Bihar Assembly Elections Phase-1: 65.08% Turnout Across 121 Seats in 18 Districts

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Bihar Phase-1: 65.08% turnout in 121 seats; NDA won 202/243 on Nov 14; JD(U) secured 85 seats.

Key facts

Phase-1 of 2025 Bihar Assembly elections held on November 6 covering 121 of 243 constituencies with 65.08% turnout
Phase-2 held on November 11 for the remaining 122 seats; results declared on November 14
BJP-led NDA won a landslide victory with 202 of 243 seats; RJD-led Mahagathbandhan won just 35 seats
Nitish Kumar's JDU won 60 seats as part of NDA, paving the way for his return as Chief Minister for a record tenure
1,314 candidates contested in Phase-1 across 18 districts

Phase-1 of the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections was held on November 6, covering 121 of 243 assembly constituencies across 18 districts with 1,314 candidates in the fray. The final Phase-I poll participation stood at 65.08%. Voting ran from 7 AM to 7 PM, though some constituencies like Simri Bakhtiyarpur and Mahishi ended at 4 PM.

Phase-2 was held on November 11 for the remaining 122 seats. Results declared on November 14 gave the BJP-led NDA a landslide victory with 202 of 243 seats, while the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan won just 35 seats. Nitish Kumar's JD(U) won 85 seats as part of the NDA, paving the way for his return as Chief Minister for a record tenure.

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Q: Analyse the outcome of the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections, focusing on Phase-1 turnout, the NDA's landslide performance, and implications for state politics.

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Phase-1 of 2025 Bihar Assembly elections on November 6 covered 121 of 243 seats across 18 districts with 1,314 candidates, recording 64.46% turnout. Phase-2 followed November 11. November 14 results gave BJP-led NDA 202 seats against Mahagathbandhan's 35; Nitish Kumar's JDU won 60 seats, enabling record Chief Ministerial tenure.

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Frequently asked questions

How much of the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election was covered in Phase-1?

Phase-1 was held on November 6 and covered 121 of 243 assembly constituencies across 18 districts. A total of 1,314 candidates were in the fray.

What was the turnout and voting schedule in Bihar's first phase?

The final turnout stood at 65.08%. Voting ran from 7 AM to 7 PM, though some constituencies like Simri Bakhtiyarpur and Mahishi ended at 4 PM.

When were the remaining Bihar seats voted on and when were results declared?

Phase-2 was held on November 11 for the remaining 122 seats. Results were declared on November 14.

How did the NDA, Mahagathbandhan, and JDU perform in the Bihar results?

The BJP-led NDA won 202 of 243 seats, while the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan won 35 seats. Nitish Kumar's JDU won 60 seats as part of NDA, paving the way for his return as Chief Minister for a record tenure.

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