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Party - Rashtriya Janata Dal
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Bihar Election Results 2025: Setback For Mahagathbandhan; Historic Win For NDA
- 18:49 PMBihar Election Result 2025 Final Tally: NDA+ At 201, MGB At 36In the Bihar assembly elections, the NDA has secured landslide victory by bagging 201 seats while the Mahagathbandhan was reduced to just 36 seats.Party-Wise TallyBJP: 90JD(U): 84LJPRV: 19HAMS:
- 18:29 PMBihar Election Result 2025 Live: Rajnath Singh Greets WorkersDefence Minister Rajnath Singh greets party workers and leaders as he arrives at the party headquarters. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to secure a historic win in Bihar. "The gra
- 18:16 PMKesaria Election Result 2025 Live Updates: JDU Candidate Scores VictoryJDU candidate Shalini Mishra secured victory from Kesaria assembly constituency, said, "... I thank the people of Kesaria. This is not my victory alone; it is the victory of Nitish Kum
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- 17:53 PMBihar Election Results 2025 Live Update: VIP's Mukesh Sahni Reacts To Humiliating Defeat VIP chief and Mahagathbandhan's Dy CM face Mukesh Sahni says, "... We will stand with the public so they are not cheated... If they don't release the remaining R
- 17:33 PMBihar Election Result 2025 Live Update: RJD Blames ECI, CEC Gyanesh KumarThe Rashtriya Janata Dal has blamed Election Commission of India and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for the BJP's victory. The RJD leaders said that the ECI worked overtim
- 17:29 PMBihar Election Result Live Update: Chirag Paswan Says United NDA vs Arrogant RJDOn NDA heading towards a landslide victory in #BiharElection2025, Union Minister Chirag Paswan says, "While on one hand we saw the power of a united NDA, on the other hand, lo
- 17:07 PMBihar Election Results Live Update: Pushpam Priya Alleges EVM Rigging Bihar Electon Results Live: The Plurals Party founder Pushpam Priya alleged EVM rigging. "This time, in EVM rigging, my mother, home, and even relatives in every neighborhood trans
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- 16:51 PMBihar Election Results 2025 Live Updates: Lovely Anand Says Victory Was CertainBihar Election Results 2025 Live Updates: On NDA leads Bihar election results, JD-U leader and MP Lovely Anand said, "We were expecting this victory because we have worked
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Choti Kumari
Party - Bharatiya Janata Party
Tej Pratap Yadav
Party - Janata Jaladhikar Dal
Mukesh Roshan
Party - Rashtriya Janata Dal
Tejashwi Yadav
Party - Rashtriya Janata Dal
Satish Yadav
Party - Bharatiya Janata Party
Vijay Kumar Sinha
Party - Bharatiya Janata Party
Amresh Kumar Anish
Party- Rashtriya Janata Dal
Samrat Choudhary
Party - Bharatiya Janata Party
Arun Kumar Sah
Party - Rashtriya Janata Dal
Mangal Pandey
Party - Bharatiya Janata Party
Awadh Bihari Choudhary
Party - Rashtriya Janata Dal
Maithili Thakur
Party - Bharatiya Janata Party
Binod Mishra
Party - Rashtriya Janata Dal
Santosh Sahani
Party - Vikassheel Insaan Party
Sujit Kumar Singh
Party - Bharatiya Janata Party
Renu Devi
Party - Bharatiya Janata Party
Wasi Ahmad
Party - Congress
Tarkishore Prasad
Party - Bharatiya Janata Party
Saurabh Agarwal
Party - Vikassheel Insaan Party
Osama Shahab
Party - Rashtriya Janata Dal
Vikash Kumar Singh
Party - Janata Dal United
CM Timeline
- 2015
Nitish Kumar
22 Feb 2015 - Present
On 22 February 2015, Nitish Kumar once again assumed office as the Chief Minister of Bihar and continues to hold the position. After winning the 2015 elections, he secured another victory in 2020 under the NDA banner, remaining at the helm of the state government.
- 2014
Jitan Ram Manjhi
20 May 2014 - 22 Feb 2015
On 20 May 2014, Jitan Ram Manjhi took charge as the Chief Minister of Bihar. He served for 278 days before resigning on 22 February 2015.
- 2005
Nitish Kumar
24 Nov 2005 - 20 May 2015
On 24 November 2005, Nitish Kumar assumed office as the Chief Minister of Bihar. After winning a second term in 2010, he continued to serve until 20 May 2014, completing a total tenure of 8 years and 177 days.
- 2000
Rabri Devi
11 Mar 2000 - 6 Mar 2005
On 11 March 2000, Rabri Devi once again became the Chief Minister of Bihar. She remained in office for 4 years and 360 days before stepping down on 6 March 2005.
- 2000
Nitish Kumar
3 Mar 2000 - 10 Mar 2000
On 3 March 2000, Nitish Kumar took charge as the Chief Minister of Bihar. However, his tenure lasted only 7 days, ending on 10 March 2000.
- 1999
Rabri Devi
9 Mar 1999 - 2 Mar 2000
Once again, on 9 March 1999, Rabri Devi was appointed as the Chief Minister of Bihar. She remained in office for 359 days, until 2 March 2000.
- 1997
Rabri Devi
25 July 1997 - 11 Feb 1999
On 25 July 1997, following Lalu Prasad Yadav’s resignation, his wife Rabri Devi became the Chief Minister of Bihar. She held the position for 1 year and 201 days, serving until 11 February 1999.
- 1995
Lalu Prasad Yadav
4 April 1995 - 25 July 1997
On 4 April 1995, Lalu Prasad Yadav was re-elected as the Chief Minister of Bihar. He remained in office for 2 years and 112 days before resigning on 25 July 1997.
- 1990
Lalu Prasad Yadav
10 Mar 1990 - 28 Mar 1995
After Jagannath Mishra, Lalu Prasad Yadav was appointed as the Chief Minister of Bihar on 10 March 1990. He completed his full term in office, serving until 28 March 1995.
- 1989
Jagannath Mishra
6 Dec 1989 - 10 Mar 1990
On 6 December 1989, Jagannath Mishra became the Chief Minister of Bihar for the third time. However, his tenure lasted only 94 days, as he was removed from office on 10 March 1990.
- 1989
Satyendra Narayan Sinha
11 Mar 1989 - 6 Dec 1989
On 11 March 1989, Satyendra Narayan Sinha assumed office as the Chief Minister of Bihar. He held the position for 270 days before stepping down on 6 December 1989.
- 1988
Bhagwat Jha Azad
13 Feb 1988 - 10 Mar 1989
On 13 February 1988, Bhagwat Jha Azad was appointed as the Chief Minister of Bihar. After serving for one year and 25 days, he stepped down from the position on 10 March 1989.
- 1985
Bindeshwari Dubey
12 Mar 1985 - 13 Feb 1988
On March 12, 1985, Bindeshwari Dubey was made the Chief Minister. He held this position until February 13, 1988. In total, he adorned the office for 2 years and 338 days.
- 1983
Chandra Shekhar
14 Aug 1983 - 12 Mar 1985
After Jagannath Mishra, on August 14, 1983, Chandrashekhar Singh was appointed as the new Chief Minister of the state. He resigned on March 12, 1985. Thus, he served as Chief Minister for 1 year and 210 days.
- 1980
Jagannath Mishra
8 Jun 1980 - 13 Aug 1983
On June 8, 1980, Jagannath Mishra was made the Chief Minister of Bihar for the second time. He adorned the office of Chief Minister of Bihar until August 14, 1983 — a total of 3 years and 67 days.
- 1979
Ram Sundar Das
21 April 1979 - 17 Feb 1980
Ram Sundar Das was sworn in as Chief Minister on April 21, 1979. He remained in office until February 17, 1980, serving for 302 days.
- 1977
Karpoori Thakur
24 June 1977 - 21 April 1979
On June 24, 1977, Karpoori Thakur was entrusted with the responsibility of Chief Minister for the second time. He remained in office until April 21, 1979, serving for 1 year and 301 days.
- 1975
Jagannath Mishra
11 April 1975 - 30 April 1977
After Abdul Ghafoor, Jagannath Mishra was given the responsibility of serving as the Chief Minister of Bihar. Jagannath Mishra held the position from April 11, 1975, to April 30, 1977. His tenure lasted for 2 years and 19 days.
- 1973
Abdul Ghafoor
2 July 1973 - 11 April 1975
After Kedar Pandey, Abdul Ghafoor was appointed the new Chief Minister of Bihar. He held office from July 2, 1973, to April 11, 1975, serving for 1 year and 283 days.
- 1972
Kedar Pandey
19 Mar 1972 - 2 July 1973
After Bhola Paswan Shastri, Kedar Pandey was appointed Chief Minister. He served from March 19, 1972, to July 2, 1973, holding the office for 1 year and 105 days.
- 1971
Bhola Paswan Shastri
2 June 1971 - 9 Jan 1972
After Karpoori Thakur, Bhola Paswan Shastri was entrusted with the responsibility of Chief Minister for the third time. He held the office from June 2, 1971, to January 9, 1972, serving for a total of 221 days.
- 1970
Karpoori Thakur
22 Dec 1970 - 2 June 1971
After Daroga Prasad Rai, Karpoori Thakur was appointed Chief Minister. He served from December 22, 1970, to June 2, 1971, holding office for a total of 162 days.
- 1970
Daroga Prasad Rai
16 Feb 1970 - 22 Dec 1970
After Bhola Paswan Shastri, Daroga Prasad Rai was entrusted with the responsibility of Chief Minister. He held the office from February 16, 1970, to December 22, 1970, serving a total of 309 days.
- 1969
Bhola Paswan Shastri
22 June 1969 - 4 July 1969
After Harihar Singh, Bhola Paswan Shastri became Chief Minister of Bihar for the second time. He held the office from June 22, 1969, to July 4, 1969, serving for only 12 days.
- 1969
Harihar Singh
26 Feb 1969 - 22 June 1969
After Bhola Paswan Shastri, Harihar Singh was appointed Chief Minister on February 26, 1969. He remained in office for 116 days, stepping down on June 22, 1969.
- 1968
Bhola Paswan Shastri
22 Mar 1968 - 29 June 1968
After B.P. Mandal, Bhola Paswan Shastri was appointed Chief Minister of Bihar on March 22, 1968. He served for a total of 99 days and stepped down on June 29, 1968.
- 1968
B. P. Mandal
1 Feb 1968 - 22 Mar 1968
After Satish Prasad Singh, B.P. Mandal was entrusted with the responsibility of Chief Minister on February 1, 1968. He served as Chief Minister for 50 days before stepping down on March 22, 1968.
- 1968
Satish Prasad Singh
28 Jan 1968 - 1 Feb 1968
After Mahamaya Prasad Sinha, Satish Prasad Singh was appointed Chief Minister of Bihar. He took the oath of office and secrecy on January 28, 1968, but resigned just four days later, on February 1, 1968.
- 1967
Mahamaya Prasad Sinha
5 Mar 1967 - 28 Jan 1968
After Krishna Ballabh Sahay, Mahamaya Prasad Sinha became the Chief Minister on March 5, 1967. He stepped down on January 28, 1968, after serving for about 11 months. In total, he remained in office for 329 days.
- 1963
Krishna Ballabh Sahay
2 Oct 1963 - 5 Mar 1967
On October 2, 1963, Krishna Ballabh Sahay was entrusted with the responsibility of Chief Minister. He remained in office for more than three years before being removed from the post on March 5, 1967.
- 1961
Binodanand Jha
18 Feb 1961 - 2 Oct 1963
After Deep Narayan Singh, Vinodanand Jha was appointed Chief Minister on February 18, 1961. He remained in office until October 2, 1963. His total tenure lasted 226 days.
- 1961
Deep Narayan Singh
1 Feb 1961 - 18 Feb 1961
After the first Chief Minister, Shri Krishna Singh, Deep Narayan Singh became the second Chief Minister of Bihar on February 1, 1961. However, he could hold the post for only 17 days and had to step down on February 18, 1961.
- 1947
Shri Krishna Sinha
15 Aug 1947 - 31 Jan 1961
Shri Krishan Singh was the first Chief Minister of Bihar. He held the post from August 15, 1947, to January 31, 1961. In addition, he was appointed interim Chief Minister in 1946. After Independence, he served as Chief Minister three times.
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Nitish Kumar
22 February 2015 – Present
erving as the 22nd Chief Minister of Bihar since 22 February 2015. He has held the position previously from 2000, 2005–2014, making him the longest-serving Chief Minister of Bihar, now in his 9th term. Political Beginnings: Entered politics via Janata Dal (1985), co-founded the Samata Party in 1994, and later merged it into JD(U) in 2003. He's also served as a Union Minister under the Vajpayee government, notably in Railways, Surface Transport, and Agriculture.
erving as the 22nd Chief Minister of Bihar since 22 February 2015. He has held the position previously from 2000, 2005–2014, making him the longest-serving Chief Minister of Bihar, now in his 9th term. Political Beginnings: Entered politics via Janata Dal (1985), co-founded the Samata Party in 1994, and later merged it into JD(U) in 2003. He's also served as a Union Minister under the Vajpayee government, notably in Railways, Surface Transport, and Agriculture.
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I wholeheartedly congratulate and thank the people of Bihar for today's mandate. I heartily congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this mandate. Under his leadership, India will be truly established as a global power where there will be equal oppor
BJP President JP NaddaI heard BJP leaders saying in unison (on TV) that only Nitish babu will be the chief minister. Nitish babu should thank Shiv Sena for that. Not keeping promises will not happen in Bihar because the Shiv Sena has shown in Maharashtra what can happen if wor
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay RautThe government will be formed with full majority. Bihar always forms a majority government as it gives unilateral result.
Manoj Jha, RJD leaderIt is true that the electoral fight is really tough in Bihar. But I am confident that the BJP-led NDA will win and form the state government in Bihar
West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh
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FAQ's
When was the first session of Bihar assembly held?
The first session of the first Bihar legislative assembly having 152 members had begun on July 22, 1937.
When was the first assembly elections held in Bihar?
The first state elections were held in 1952.
How many seats were there in Bihar before partition?
Before the partition of Bihar, the total strength of membership in the assembly was 331, including one nominated member.
How many seats are there in present Bihar assembly?
There are 243 assembly seats in Bihar. Bihar is one of six states having legislative councils. The legislative council has 75 seats (63 Elected + 12 Nominated).
Who was the first Chief Minister of Bihar?
Congress leader Shri Krishan Sinha was the first CM of Bihar.
When was the EVM used for the first time in India?
The EVM was first used in the by-election of the Parur Assembly constituency in Kerala. It was equipped with a Ballot Unit and a Control Unit.
Since when has VVPAT been in use in the country?
In 2013, VVPAT (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail) was used for the first time in the by-election of the Noksen Assembly constituency in Nagaland.
What is the cost of the Control Unit, Ballot Unit, and VVPAT of an EVM?
The price of a Control Unit (CU) is 9,812, the price of a Ballot Unit (BU) is 7,991, and the price of a VVPAT is 16,132.
After how long does an EVM expire?
An EVM expires after 15 years.
What is the maximum number of votes that can be recorded in one EVM?
An EVM has the capacity to record 2,000 votes, but generally, only about 1,500 votes are recorded in one EVM.
How many candidates can one EVM cover?
One Ballot Unit of an EVM can cover 16 candidates including NOTA. A single Control Unit can be connected with up to 24 Ballot Units. Therefore, depending on the requirement, one EVM can cover up to 384 candidates including NOTA.
What is the size of the slips generated by the VVPAT?
The size of VVPAT slips is 99 × 56 millimeters. They are essentially made of thermal paper, with a print retention capacity of up to 5 years.
