The counting of votes will commence at 8 am across the 243 constituencies of Bihar. As per the precedent, the votes cast through postal ballots are counted first, and then the electronic voting machine (EVM) votes are counted. While the early trends will start emerging minutes after the counting begins, the first set of credible trends emerge only after 9 am, pollsters say.
Will Bihar see a dominating return of the BJP-JD(U)-led National Democratic Alliance, as projected by most exit polls? Or is the state going to shock the pollsters by giving a mandate to the Tejashwi Yadav-led Mahagathbandhan? Will Prashant Kishor leave a mark after leading a spirited campaign? The results will be out today. All eyes will be on the trends that will emerge from the counting centres. Stay tuned with NDTV Profit for all the real-time news, views and updates.
Bihar Elections Result 2025 LIVE: When To Expect The First Trends?
The counting of votes will commence at 8 am across the 243 constituencies of Bihar. As per the precedent, the votes cast through postal ballots are counted first, and then the electronic voting machine (EVM) votes are counted. While the early trends will start emerging minutes after the counting begins, the first set of credible trends emerge only after 9 am, pollsters say.
Bihar Elections Result 2025 LIVE: Comparison With 2020 Elections
The exit polls suggest a boost in the performance of NDA vis-a-vis 2020, when the BJP and JD(U) had cumulatively won 117 seats, and were able to form the government only with support from smaller allies.
On the other hand, the Mahagathbandhan is expected to face a setback if the exit poll outcome holds true on the day of results. The coalition had, in 2020, won 111 seats.
Bihar Elections Result 2025 LIVE: Will Prashant Kishor Leave An Impact?
Former king maker and new political contestant Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj has staked a claim to all 243 seats in Bihar. Although exit polls trends suggest that his party has been struggling to leave a mark on the voters of Bihar. Kishor is predicted to win only one constituency, despite leading a spirited campaign in the state.
Bihar Elections Result 2025 LIVE: What Time Will Counting Begin?
According to the Election Commission of India, the counting of votes and the announcement of trends will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Nov. 14, that is, Friday.
Bihar Elections Result 2025 LIVE: Where Do The Opposotion Parties Stand?
The Mahagathbandhan, which is led by the RJD-Congress combine, is projected to be restricted to 92 seats, according to the poll of exit polls.
Meanwhile, the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) of poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor is predicted to win only one constituency, despite leading a spirited campaign in the state.
Bihar Elections Result 2025 LIVE: Exit Polls Sway Towards NDA
The poll of exit polls suggests that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to retain power in Bihar, whereas the Opposition bloc of Mahagathbandhan is seen as a distant second.
The NDA, co-led by the BJP and JD(U), is poised to win 146 seats, according to an aggregate of 13 major surveys released after the elections.
Going by the exit poll trends, the NDA is set to secure a clear cut mandate, as the halfway-majority mark stands at 122 in the 243-member assembly.
Bihar Elections Result 2025 LIVE: Battleground Bihar
The state of Bihar saw a high-stakes battle between the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan. NDA includes the BJP, JD(U), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) and Rashtriya Lok Morcha.
Additionally, Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj staked claims to all 243 seats in the state.
Bihar Elections Result 2025 LIVE: Countdown Commences!
The day of verdict is upon us for the legislative assembly elections in the state of Bihar. Counting for the high-stakes political contest will commence on Nov. 14, according to the Election Commission of India.
