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Curated By: Sudhendra Pratap Singh | NavbharatTimes.com • 14 Nov 2025, 12:31 PM Patna: The results of the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, conducted in two phases, are being counted today, Friday, 14 November. Vote counting began at 8 AM, and early trends have started emerging across all constituencies.Although exit polls had predicted a clear majority for the NDA, the Mahagathbandhan, including the Congress, has dismissed these projections and claims it will deliver a stronger-than-expected performance. Ahead of the elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ ignited enthusiasm among party workers across Bihar. The Congress leadership believes that this campaign has created a positive impact on the electorate, potentially improving the party’s chances in several con...

Patna: Counting of votes for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, held in two phases, is underway. The results, scheduled for declaration today, Friday, 14 November, are expected to reveal whether the mandate of Bihar has gone to the NDA or the Mahagathbandhan.The counting began at 8 AM, and early trends have already started indicating the performance of key candidates. This year, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) contested 101 seats, and as counting progresses, clarity is emerging on which BJP heavyweights are leading and who are trailing. BJP: Who’s Ahead and Who’s Behind? — Complete List Assembly SeatBJP CandidateStatusBettiahRenu DeviTrailingRaxaulPramod Kumar SinhaLeadingPipraShyam Babu Prasad YadavLeadingMadhubanRana Randhir SinghLeadingMotihariPramod KumarLeadingDhakaPawan ...

Patna, Bihar: The vote counting for Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 is underway today. Across the state, a fierce contest is unfolding between the Mahagathbandhan (RJD-led alliance) and the NDA (BJP-led alliance), with Jan Suraj Party also in the fray. The Chapra assembly seat has attracted national attention due to the high-profile candidates. Live Updates 09:34 AM: Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav (RJD) is taking the lead at Chapra, with BJP’s Chhoti Kumari trailing. His candidacy has made Chapra one of the most closely watched seats this election. 08:57 AM: Initial trends had Chhoti Kumari slightly ahead, but the contest remains tight. Independent candidates like Rakhi Gupta and Rana Yashwant Pratap Singh may influence the vote split. 08:35 AM: Chapra is traditionally con...

Patna, Bihar: The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 results are being declared today, 14 November. Across the state, counting is underway following two phases of polling on 243 assembly seats. One seat under close scrutiny is Lalganj in Vaishali district, where a direct contest is unfolding between the Mahagathbandhan (RJD-led alliance) and NDA (BJP-led alliance). Key Updates 9:00 AM: Counting of EVM votes has started at Lalganj after postal ballots were tallied. Early trends indicate a lead for Shivani Shukla (RJD), daughter of former strongman and ex-MLA Munna Shukla. BJP’s candidate Sanjay Kumar Singh is trailing in initial rounds. 8:00 AM: Voting across all Vaishali district seats began counting under strict security at 8:00 AM. Postal ballot counting was completed in about half a...

Patna, Bihar: Counting for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 is underway, with attention sharply focused on key constituencies across the state. In Gaya district, the Imamganj assembly seat has emerged as a high-profile battleground, featuring a direct contest between the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) and the NDA. This year, the seat is particularly notable as Deepa Manjhi, daughter-in-law of former Chief Minister and Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, is contesting on the HAM (Secular) ticket. She faces stiff competition from Ritu Priya Chaudhary (RJD) and Ajit Kumar (Jan Suraj Party). Early trends indicate that RJD has gained a lead over Deepa Manjhi. Counting Progress 9:00 AM: Postal ballot counting at Imamganj is complete. Election officials have started tallying votes from E...

Patna, Bihar: The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 results are being announced today, 14 November. In Samastipur district, anticipation is high as counting begins across all 10 assembly constituencies, with attention on major seats like Kalyanpur, Warisnagar, Samastipur, and Ujiyarpur. The district has 108 candidates contesting, representing major parties including RJD, JD(U), BJP, and INC. The administration has made extensive preparations to ensure fair and transparent counting, which started at 8:00 AM. Key Contestants and Constituencies Kalyanpur: Maheshwar Hajari (JD(U), Bihar Information & Public Relations Minister) Sarairanjan: Vijay Kumar Chaudhary (JD(U), Bihar Minister) Morwa: Jagruti Thakur (Jan Suraj Party, granddaughter of Karpoori Thakur) Ujiyarpur: Alok Ku...

Begusarai, Bihar: The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 reaches a decisive moment today as counting begins across all seven constituencies in Begusarai district. Early trends indicate a closely fought contest in seats such as Bachwara, Matihani, Bakhri, and Begusarai itself, keeping voters and political observers on edge. Counting Commences Vote counting for all seven Begusarai assembly seats—Cheria Bariarpur, Bachwara, Teghra, Matihani, Sahebpur Kamal, Begusarai, and Bakhri—began at 8:00 AM at the district headquarters. The administration has ensured tight security to maintain a fair and transparent process. For each constituency, 14 counting tables have been set up to manage the large volume of votes. Early Trends by Constituency Begusarai: Congress candidate Amita Bhushan is lea...

Munger, Bihar: The Bihar Assembly Election results 2025 are being announced today, 14 November. Counting is underway across all 243 constituencies, with results expected by evening. All eyes are on the Tarapur Assembly seat in Munger district, contested by the high-profile BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. Early Trends: Samrat Choudhary Takes Lead Initial trends from the Tarapur constituency indicate a lead for Samrat Choudhary over his main rival, Arun Kumar Sah of RJD. Early postal ballot counts show Choudhary ahead, while candidates from Jan Suraj and other parties trail behind. Choudhary had earlier expressed confidence, stating that the NDA is likely to gain an edge not just in Tarapur but across Bihar, signaling optimism for his party’s overall performan...