The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 is heating up as early trends place the NDA firmly ahead, tightening its grip across key constituencies. But the real drama is unfolding around the state’s star contenders.
Tejashwi Yadav appears to have clawed back the lead in his seat of Raghopur, offering the opposition renewed hope, while other headline names maintain their positions in a landscape that keeps surprising.
BJP’s first-time candidate Maithili Thakur is leading strongly in Alinagar while Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party is struggling to find footing. With the NDA’s lead widening and prominent faces facing unexpected turns, the political battlefield is buzzing with surprises.
Tejashwi Yadav Makes Comeback in Raghopur
In a twist to earlier reporting, Tejashwi Yadav, the chief-challenger for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and face of the Mahagathbandhan, has regained the lead in his bastion of Raghopur.
According to live updates, he is now ahead of his BJP rival Satish Kumar in the counting with 23531 votes in Raghopur constituency, reviving the momentum for his camp.
This shift is significant: Tejashwi’s personal contest has become a litmus test for the opposition’s narrative of “change” in Bihar. The regained edge could help his alliance regain confidence and support. Meanwhile his brother, Tej Pratap, is trailing from Mahua with only 4941 votes.
Maithili Thakur Leads in Alinagar
BJP’s Maithili Thakur, the folk singing sensation turned political face, is impressing early on. She is leading from Alinagar with 30653 votes, making her debut one of the most-watched contests of the day.
Her popularity among youth and women appears to be translating into votes, reinforcing the BJP’s strategy of fielding fresh, high-connect candidates. Opposite her stands RJD’s Binod Mishra who trails far behind with 26015 votes.
Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj
Prashant Kishor entered the fray as a disruptor, promising to break traditional political equations. But so far, the Jan Suraaj Party has not opened any significant lead. Despite high public curiosity around his grassroots outreach and data-driven politics, the trends suggest that voters may have stuck with the more established alliances this election.
Tej Pratap Yadav (Janshakti Janata Dal)
Tej Pratap Yadav is running from the Mahua constituency, a seat he won in 2015 on an RJD ticket. This time, he’s contesting under his new party. Early counting indicates he is significantly trailing, he’s not even in the top two in his seat, with LJP(RV)’s Sanjay Kumar Singh and RJD’s Mukesh Kumar Raushan ahead of him.
This is a red flag for him and potentially for his electoral base, because it signals difficulties even at a personal stronghold. It also raises questions about how his split from RJD and family dynamics (he was expelled earlier) are affecting his political standing.
Big Picture: NDA’s Early Dominance
The NDA continues to show strong numbers across Bihar, maintaining a clear advantage over the Mahagathbandhan. The BJP and JD(U) together are leading in a majority of seats, reflecting voter alignment with the alliance’s governance pitch.
The opposition, meanwhile, is struggling to keep pace as its star candidates battle unexpected challenges. Even though the NDA leads broadly, a strong showing by Tejashwi reduces the margin of comfort and adds uncertainty to predictions of a landslide.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
These results underscore the dynamic nature of democracy where political legacies are tested and new voices emerge. The engagement shown by voters across diverse constituencies reflects a healthy political culture. Regardless of individual wins or losses, it is vital to foster dialogue, respect diverse views, and work towards inclusive development.
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