Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Bihar Election Results: NDA Sweeps, RJD Alleges Irregularities, Family Feud Erupts
The NDA coalition, led by Nitish Kumar, won a landslide victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, securing over 200 seats.
Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as the Chief Minister for the tenth time on November 20.
The RJD, which won only 25 seats, has alleged irregularities in the polling process and is considering legal action.
A family feud has erupted within the RJD, with Rohini Acharya, Lalu Prasad's daughter, accusing family members of humiliating her.
PM Modi will attend Nitish Kumar's swearing-in ceremony.
NDA won 202 seats, RJD won 25 in the 243-member Bihar Assembly
Nitish Kumar to be sworn in as CM for the tenth time on November 20
RJD alleges EVM irregularities, hints at legal challenge
Family feud erupts within RJD post-defeat, with Rohini Acharya accusing family members of humiliation
PM Modi to attend Nitish Kumar's swearing-in ceremony
- Who
- NDA coalition (led by Nitish Kumar's JD(U)), RJD, Lalu Prasad's family
- What
- Bihar Assembly election results and aftermath
- When
- November 2022
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- Following the Bihar Assembly elections, the NDA coalition has formed the new government, while the RJD alleges irregularities and a family feud has erupted within the RJD
NDA's Victory and Stability
RJD's Alleged Irregularities and Family Feud
Assembly Seat Tally
NDA's Victory and Stability
The NDA secured a significant majority, winning over 200 seats.
RJD's Alleged Irregularities and Family Feud
The RJD secured a much smaller number of seats, totaling 25.
EVM Irregularities
NDA's Victory and Stability
The NDA claims a fair election process.
RJD's Alleged Irregularities and Family Feud
The RJD alleges irregularities in the polling process, with each EVM having 25,000 votes even before polling began.
Family Feud
NDA's Victory and Stability
The NDA coalition is focused on forming the new government.
RJD's Alleged Irregularities and Family Feud
A family feud has erupted within the RJD, with Rohini Acharya accusing family members of humiliating her.
- Total Assembly Seats
- 243
- NDA Seats Won
- 202
- RJD Seats Won
- 25
- Swearing-in Ceremony Date
- November 20
- RJD's Alleged EVM Irregularities
- Each EVM had 25,000 votes even before polling began, according to RJD senior leader Jagdanand Singh
Sources
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