Vote counting for the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections is underway, with initial trends delivering a resounding blowout for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Out of 243 total seats, the NDA coalition is storming ahead in over 192 constituencies a clear signal of a sweeping majority for the partnership led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).Naixa Women's Viscose Embroidered Straight Kurta with Pant and Dupatta Sets (Available in Plus Size) (NX-642)

This dominant performance points to voters rewarding the alliance's focus on governance and growth. Meanwhile, a dramatic upset is unfolding for the Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial hopeful and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav.

In the early rounds, he's facing an unexpected setback in his bastion of Raghopur, slipping behind after a few counting stages. Also Read: Meghana Raj Sarja Joins Rajinikanth's Jailer 2

The BJP challenger is mounting a fierce challenge in this seat long a traditional stronghold for the Lalu Prasad Yadav family with current trends showing Tejashwi trailing by just a few hundred votes.

This narrow but growing margin has injected panic into the Mahagathbandhan camp, potentially signaling broader vulnerabilities for the opposition.

Overall, these early indications reinforce the NDA's strong prospects for retaining power. However, as this is merely the initial phase of counting, more rounds remain, leaving room for shifts.Also Read: Raghu says 'yes' to nomination challenges and wins tasks to become captain again!

It remains to be seen whether the NDA can hold its commanding edge through to the end or if Tejashwi can claw back in Raghopur to rally his alliance.