Bihar Assembly election 2025: NDA wins 202 of 243 seats
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar won 202 of the 243 seats in the Bihar Assembly election, with results declared by the Election Commission of India on 14 November 2025.
Summary
In the Bihar Assembly election results, the BJP emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats, while its ally the JD(U) won 85. The opposition Mahagathbandhan won only 35 seats, with the RJD winning 25. The NDA's three-fourths majority in the 243-member Assembly paved the way for Nitish Kumar to return as Chief Minister.
Key facts
- Election
- Bihar Legislative Assembly, 2025
- Results
- 14 Nov 2025
- Assembly strength
- 243
- NDA
- 202 seats
- BJP / JD(U)
- 89 / 85 — BJP single largest party
- Mahagathbandhan
- 35 seats (RJD 25)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many seats did the NDA win in the 243-member Bihar Assembly in the 2025 election?
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Correct answer: C — 202
The NDA won 202 of the 243 seats, as per ECI results declared on 14 November 2025.
Which party emerged as the single largest party in the 2025 Bihar Assembly election?
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Correct answer: A — BJP
The BJP won 89 seats, the most by any party; the JD(U) won 85 and the RJD 25.
Consider the following statements about the 2025 Bihar Assembly election results: 1. The JD(U) won more seats than the BJP. 2. The Mahagathbandhan won 35 seats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the BJP won 89 seats and the JD(U) 85. Statement 2 is correct.