Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Nitish Kumar to Form New Bihar Government, NDA Wins Landslide
After winning the Bihar Assembly elections with a landslide, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to form the next government.
Nitish Kumar, the leader of Janata Dal United (JD(U)), will be sworn in as the Chief Minister for the tenth time.
The NDA won 202 out of 243 seats, while the opposition Mahagathbandhan (MGB) won 35 seats.
Nitish Kumar met Bihar Governor to stake claim to form next government
Nitish Kumar to be sworn in as Chief Minister for record 10th time on Thursday
NDA won 202 out of 243 seats in Bihar elections, RJD-led MGB won 35 seats
Nitish Kumar elected JD(U) legislative party leader, BJP picks Samrat Choudhury and Vijay Sinha
Nitish Kumar chosen leader of NDA in Bihar
- Who
- Nitish Kumar, Janata Dal United (JD(U)), National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
- What
- Won Bihar Assembly elections and will form the next government
- When
- November 14, 2020 (elections), November 20, 2020 (oath ceremony)
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- NDA's victory due to Nitish Kumar's popularity, NDA's caste solidarity, and targeted welfare schemes
Pro-NDA
Pro-Mahagathbandhan
Election Win
Pro-NDA
NDA's victory is a testament to Nitish Kumar's leadership and NDA's policies
Pro-Mahagathbandhan
MGB's defeat is due to internal issues and lack of coordination among allies
- Election Date
- November 7, 2020
- Total Seats
- 243
- NDA Seats Won
- 202
- MGB Seats Won
- 35
- Turnout
- 57.08%
Sources
Key voice?: Editorial on the median voter theory and its impact on Bihar Assembly elections
India’s opposition produces more drama within their own ranks than against BJP
Nitish Kumar Stakes Claim To Form Next Bihar Government, Oath Ceremony Tomorrow
Nitish Kumar chosen leader of NDA in Bihar; set to take oath as CM for record 10th time
Bihar Election Results: Dhaka, Ramgarh among top 5 seats with razor-thin victory margins - Full details here
Bihar govt formation: Nitish elected JD(U) legislative party leader, BJP picks Samrat Choudhury and Vijay Sinha
NOTA vs Netas: How Voter Discontent Shaped Bihar's Tightest Battles
