Bihar Election 2025 Result LIVE UPDATES: Counting begins amid high-stakes contest

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has begun counting votes for the 243-seat Bihar Assembly Election 2025, with seat-by-seat results to be released as the process advances. Initial trends are expected around 9 am, and by evening a clear picture should emerge on whether the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) or the Mahagathbandhan is moving toward a majority.

Most exit polls have predicted a comfortable victory for the NDA, though the Opposition alliance remains hopeful of overturning these projections.

The NDA’s key constituents include the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United), and Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). On the other hand, the INDIA bloc primarily comprises the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress.

Tejashwi Yadav is the chief ministerial face for the Opposition, while the NDA has not projected anyone for the top post. Nitish Kumar’s political future is also being closely watched, with speculation that he may not continue as chief minister even if the alliance wins.

In addition, Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) is also contesting this election, adding another layer of interest to the race.

Nov 14, 2025 10:10 IST
It is an early trend, it can't be the base to predict what will happen ahead: Bihar Congress co-in-charge Devendra Yadav
#WATCH | Patna: Bihar Assembly Election Results | Bihar Congress co-in-charge Devendra Yadav says, "Mahagathbandhan is forming the government under the leadership of Tejashwi Yadav... It is an early trend, and it cannot be the base to predict what will happen ahead... If there is… pic.twitter.com/SDZhFyvjBn
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2025



Nov 14, 2025 09:58 IST
NDA leads on 111 seats, Mahagathbandhan leads on 31 seats as per the early trends
#BiharElection2025 | NDA leading on 111 seats (BJP 48, JD(U) 47, LJP(RV) 13, HAMS 3) and Mahagathbandhan leading on 31 seats (RJD 23, Congress 7, VIP 1) as per the early trends of Election Commission. Others and Independent leading on 5 seats.

Counting of votes continues. pic.twitter.com/hPcXQITWeh
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2025



Nov 14, 2025 09:53 IST
We are following the instructions of the Election Commission: Lakhisarai DM Mithilesh Mishra
#WATCH | Bihar Assembly Elections Results | Lakhisarai DM Mithilesh Mishra says, "We are following the instructions of the Election Commission. Three-layer security is in place. No vehicles are allowed to move outside the polling centres. Postal Ballot and EVM countings have… pic.twitter.com/da0jfnD4KB
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2025



Nov 14, 2025 09:51 IST
NDA is going to form the government again: BJP State President Dilip Jaiswal
#WATCH | Bihar Assembly Elections Results | BJP State President Dilip Jaiswal says, "It was evident from the faces of the public that NDA is getting a mandate this time. NDA is going to form the government again. The leaders of NDA have put in a lot of effort, whether it is… pic.twitter.com/gLOaDcKge2
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2025



Nov 14, 2025 09:38 IST
The counting of votes is underway very peacefully: Lakhisarai SP Ajay Kumar
#WATCH | Bihar Assembly Elections Results | Lakhisarai SP Ajay Kumar says, "We have made all the arrangements. The counting of votes is underway very peacefully. We have sufficient force deployed here. At sensitive locations, additional force has been deployed..." pic.twitter.com/LkEDw2rHNE
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2025



Nov 14, 2025 09:05 IST
What was anticipated is now turning into results: Dy CM & BJP candidate Vijay Kumar Sinha
#WATCH | Lakhisarai: Bihar Assembly Election Results | Deputy CM and BJP candidate from the Lakhisarai seat Vijay Kumar Sinha says, "What was anticipated is now turning into results. The trust that the people of Bihar have placed in Modi and Nitish Kumar will give the country a… pic.twitter.com/MhWnt03vnW
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2025



Nov 14, 2025 09:02 IST
As per early trends of Election Commission BJP leads on 5 seats
#BiharElection2025 | BJP leading on 5 seats, as per the early trends of Election Commission. Counting of votes continues. pic.twitter.com/md7Pp4VRdZ
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2025



Nov 14, 2025 08:56 IST
Counting of vote begins, visuals from outside CM's residence captured
#WATCH | Visuals from outside the CM residence in Patna, Bihar. Counting of votes for #BiharElections2025 has begun. pic.twitter.com/UnXU9U088O
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2025



Nov 14, 2025 08:31 IST
Horse-mounted police personnel carry out patrolling
#WATCH | Bihar: Horse-mounted Police personnel carry out patrolling in Patna, as counting for #BiharElection2025 begins. pic.twitter.com/Bi7iKyD3j5
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2025



Nov 14, 2025 08:29 IST
Counting of votes begins
Counting of votes for Bihar elections 2025 begins. The fate of candidates in all 243 constituencies across 38 districts of the state to be decided today. 
Counting of votes also begins for Assembly by-elections in 8 constituencies across 6 States and 1 UT.