The Bihar election results have triggered a nationwide discussion. Although the opposition expected a defeat, they did not anticipate such a one-sided and overwhelming outcome. Even exit polls that predicted 141 to 150 seats for the NDA underestimated the scale of the mandate. According to the latest trends, the NDA is leading in about 190 seats, giving the alliance a major boost.
Government welfare schemes, Central support, administrative efficiency, and visible development in Bihar have all contributed to this decisive victory. Despite internal challenges within the alliance, the NDA managed to present a united front, and voters clearly preferred a stable government. The results show that when governance is strong, people stand firmly with those delivering it. For Bihar voters, governance mattered more than parties or individual leaders. The BJP has consistently projected governance over politics, and Nitish Kumar’s leadership aligned with that approach.
Bihar Results: NDA Surges Ahead in Assembly Elections
Direct financial support to women’s accounts, schemes aimed at inclusive development, and sustained welfare measures helped strengthen public support for the NDA. With the Congress being rejected across India, Bihar followed the same pattern. Contesting fewer seats than before, the Congress saw equally reduced leads. Its alliance partner, the Mahagathbandhan, also suffered a decline—contesting more seats but leading in far fewer than expected.
Voters appear to have believed that if Congress and RJD returned to power, Bihar might slip back into backwardness. Instead, they chose the NDA again, trusting its commitment to development. If Nitish Kumar continues governing with the same focus, Bihar may witness long-term NDA rule without doubt.
