New Delhi: With the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) marching toward a decisive and potentially historic win in the Bihar assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers this evening at the party headquarters in the national capital.
This address comes as the NDA, buoyed by the combined popularity of PM Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, continues its strong lead. The alliance appears poised to surpass its landmark 2010 victory, when it secured 206 seats.
According to Election Commission data at 12:52 pm, the Nitish Kumar-led NDA bloc is ahead in 197 seats —
- BJP: 90
- JDU: 80
- LJP: 20
- HAM: 3
- RLM: 4
Meanwhile, the opposition is trailing significantly:
- RJD: 28
- Congress: 4
- CPI(ML): 4
- CPI-M: 1
- BSP: 1
- AIMIM: 5
Nitish Kumar’s Leadership Back in Focus
For Nitish Kumar—who has governed Bihar for nearly 20 years—this election has been widely viewed as a test of his political resilience and his ability to reconnect with voters amid shifting alliances. Once celebrated as “Sushashan Babu” for ushering in a new era of governance after years labelled as “jungle raj,” he has recently faced criticism over political instability and voter fatigue.
However, the early trends show a renewed wave of confidence in his administration, suggesting that the NDA’s grassroots messaging, welfare-focused campaign, and unified front have resonated strongly with the electorate.
Modi–Nitish Partnership Drives Momentum
The BJP-JD(U) alliance returned to the campaign trail in full force, projecting a tightly coordinated, reinvigorated partnership. PM Modi’s national appeal combined with Nitish Kumar’s deep local connect created a formidable electoral front, emphasizing:
- welfare delivery
- infrastructure development
- targeted social schemes
- stable administration
The NDA claims this synergy has helped consolidate voter trust across caste and regional lines, translating into overwhelming momentum at the ballot box.
2025 Bihar Elections: A New Chapter in Law & Order
The ruling alliance has also underscored the peaceful conduct of the 2025 elections as a marker of Bihar’s transformation. Past elections were marred by violence and widespread repolling:
- 1985: 63 deaths, 156 booths repolled
- 1990: 87 deaths
- 1995: Elections postponed four times amid violence
- 2005: Repolling in 660 booths
In contrast, the 2025 Bihar polls recorded zero repolling and zero violence, a shift the NDA credits to improved governance and law and order mechanisms.
As vote counting progresses, the emerging narrative is clear: the Modi–Nitish partnership has defined this election, propelling the NDA toward what could be one of its strongest mandates in Bihar’s political history.