Today\'s Chanakya exit poll for Bihar 2025 predicts a sweeping win for the NDA, projecting around 160 seats.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the forecast:
NDA (BJP + JD(U)): Expected to secure 160 seats in the 243-member Bihar Assembly.
Margin of error: ±12 seats, placing the range between 148 and 172.
Mahagathbandhan (RJD + Congress): Projected to win around 77 seats.
Others (including Jan Suraaj and independents): Estimated to get about 6 seats.
NDA: Approximately 44% of the vote.
Mahagathbandhan: Around 38%.
The poll was released on November 12, 2025, just two days before the official results.
The forecast aligns with other pollsters like Axis My India, which also predicted a strong NDA performance.
BJP leaders are reportedly preparing celebrations, while Mahagathbandhan leaders remain hopeful for a turnaround on counting day.
This exit poll suggests a decisive mandate for the NDA, continuing its political momentum in Bihar. Final results will be declared on Friday, November 14