As the counting of votes progresses in Bihar, the political landscape remains dynamic. The current trends indicate a tight race between the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Despite an early contest’s excitement, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) appears to be leading over the Mahagathbandhan coalition.
Current Election Trends in Bihar
As of 9:09 am, the RJD, led by Tejashwi Yadav, holds a slight edge in 56 seats. The BJP follows closely behind with 55 seats. Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) (JDU) is currently securing 45 seats, while the Congress Party trails with 7 seats. These numbers reflect preliminary trends, and significant changes may occur as more votes are counted.
Seat Distribution
During this election, the RJD contested a total of 143 seats out of 243 Assembly constituencies, while the Congress contested 61 seats. Other partners in the Mahagathbandhan include Left parties and Mukesh Sahni’s Vikassheel Insaan Party.
- RJD: 143 seats
- Congress: 61 seats
- JDU: Contested 101 seats
- BJP: Contested 101 seats
- Other NDA parties:
- Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)
- Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular)
- Rashtriya Lok Morcha
Historical Context
The performance of the Congress Party raises concerns. Historically, in the 2020 Bihar elections, the RJD emerged as the largest party. However, the Congress’s insufficient performance hindered the coalition’s ability to govern. The RJD won 75 out of 144 contested seats, while Congress could only secure 19 of the 70 they contested.
As the counting continues, the fate of the Mahagathbandhan hangs in the balance. If current trends persist, the Congress party’s subpar showing could jeopardize the coalition’s prospects once again.
The upcoming rounds of counting will be crucial in determining whether this election mirrors the events of 2020. The continuing influence of the NDA, alongside the performance of individual parties, will shape the future of Bihar’s political arena.
