The 2025 legislative assembly election in Bihar has turned into a landmark moment in Indian state politics, with the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) headed by the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its partner Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) registering a sweeping victory. Early trends indicate that the alliance is set to cross the 200-seat mark in the 243-member assembly — a feat not seen since 2010.

A decisive mandate

By midday on result-day the NDA was already leading in approximately 188 seats. JD(U) was showing a lead in around 75 seats, while the BJP was ahead in about 85 seats. Smaller allied parties like the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) (LJP-RV) and the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) added further strength. The opposition coalition (the Mahagathbandhan) tra

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