Bihar and Jammu & Kashmir are witnessing crucial bypolls and assembly elections, with results being counted today, November 14, 2025. In Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir, the bypoll was necessitated by the resignation of Omar Abdullah. A total of 17 candidates are contesting for the Budgam MLA seat, which is classified as a general constituency. The candidates include Aga Syed Mohsin Mosvi (BJP), Aga Syed Mahmood Al-Mosavi (NC), and Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi (PDP), among others. The previous election in 2024 saw Omar Abdullah winning with a significant margin of 18,485 votes.

In Bihar, the Gurua and Raghunathpur constituencies are under close scrutiny. The Gurua seat, previously held by Vinay Kumar of the RJD, is seeing a direct contest against Upendra Prasad of the BJP. In the 2020 elections, Vinay Kumar won with 70,761 votes, while Upendra Prasad was the runner-up. Voting for this constituency took place on November 11, 2025.

Similarly, in Raghunathpur, the contest is between Osama Shahab (RJD) and Vikash Kumar Singh (JD(U)). The Raghunathpur seat was won by Harishankar Yadav of the RJD in 2020, who secured 67,757 votes. Voting in this constituency occurred on November 6, 2025.

As the counting progresses, the outcomes in these constituencies could significantly impact the political landscape in both regions. Voter turnout and the performance of key candidates will be closely monitored as results unfold throughout the day.