Bihar Election 2025 Highlights: MOS Defence Sanjay Seth says, 'Only few hours left...'

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• 13 Nov 2025, 03:37 PM

  MoS Defence Sanjay Seth says, 'Only a few hours left...'

  MoS Sanjay Seth expressed confidence in the NDA's win, saying, "Only a few hours left before people of Bihar choose good governance". 

  #WATCH | Ranchi, Jharkhand | On Bihar aseembly elections, MOS Defence Sanjay Seth says, "Only a few hours left before the people of Bihar get good governance, PM Modi's motivation, and Nitish Kumar's diligence again. NDA is about to form the government with a thumping… pic.twitter.com/iIvMbu0v1p

  — ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2025

   

  Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha expresses confidence in NDA's victory, says, 'People of Bihar...'

  Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha has expressed confidence in NDA's victory, saying, "People of Bihar have voted for double-engine". 

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• 13 Nov 2025, 01:51 PM

  Tejashwi meets RJD candidates, says prepared to deal with ‘unconstitutional activity’

  RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday held an online meeting with the RJD candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections. “Last night, through a video conference with party candidates and district organisation office-bearers, an in-depth discussion was held on guidelines related to vote counting and preparations for the counting process,” Tejashwi said in a post on X.

  
• 13 Nov 2025, 01:50 PM

  Rohtas DM refutes RJD's "sneaking" EVMs claim

  Rohtas District Magistrate Udita Singh refuted the Rashtriya Janata Dal's (RJD) claim of administration "sneaking" Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) inside a counting centre without any prior notice, saying that the truck instead carried empty steel boxes. Addressing a press conference, DM Udita Singh said that the truck was checked in the presence of several candidates and their supporters. She added that all the boxes in the truck were found to be empty.

  
• 13 Nov 2025, 11:45 AM

  CM Nitish Kumar's poster reads "Tiger abhi zinda hain" 

  Ahead of the Bihar election 2025 counting tomorrow, CM Nitish Kumar features in a poster that reads, Tiger abhi zinda hain', which is put up outside the JDU office in Patna, Bihar.
   

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• 13 Nov 2025, 11:21 AM

  Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 Result: Counting date, timings

  
  
  Bihar recorded a voter turnout of 66.91 per cent in the second and final phase of voting for the Assembly elections on Tuesday, with all exit polls predicting a comfortable victory for the incumbent NDA. According to the official website of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the counting of votes and the announcement of trends for the Bihar Elections 2025 will commence at 8:00 AM on Friday, 14th November 2025, with the final results expected to be declared by the evening.

  
• 13 Nov 2025, 11:21 AM

  Amid exit polls favouring NDA, Congress says ‘Let’s wait for real results'

  
  
  Congress general secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal has downplayed the exit poll predictions, “Exit polls in Haryana predicted a landslide victory for Congress, but what happened? We have now demonstrated what happened in Haryana. Let us wait for the real results,” ANI news agency quoted Venugopal as saying.

  
• 13 Nov 2025, 09:53 AM

  RJD accuses Rohtas district administration of "sneaking" EVMs into the Sasaram counting centre (Vajra Griha) without notice

  
  
  Rashtriya Janata Dal, in a series of posts on X, demanded CCTV footage release, alleging that a truck with "boxes" entered the centre; drivers were let go and CCTV cameras were switched off (2 p.m. onward).
  The party leaders demanded ECI/Bihar CEO clarification on footage transparency. They warned of mobilising people to prevent "vote theft" if no response.
   

   November 12, 2025

  
• 13 Nov 2025, 09:20 AM

  What are key constituencies critical for NDA's victory?

  
  
  Reportedly, Shahabad, Magadh, and Seemanchal constituencies will hold the key to power this time as the NDA faces a significant challenge in these areas to make up for its previous defeats
  1. Shahabad (4 districts: Bhojpur, Rohtas, Kaimur, Buxar): NDA won 2/22 seats in 2020; now aiming to win in Kaimur, Rohtas, Buxar.
  2. Magadh (Gaya, Jehanabad, Arwal, Aurangabad): NDA won 5/26 seats in 2020; targeting 21 lost seats.
  3. Seemanchal (Purnia, Katihar, Araria, Kishanganj): NDA holds 12/20 seats, zero in Kishanganj; focusing on development, infiltration issues.

  
• 13 Nov 2025, 08:38 AM

  Bihar Election 2025: Victory procession in Patna prohibited as Modal Code of Conduct extended till Nov 16

  
  
  The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in Patna district until November 16, 2025, to ensure law and order during and after the Bihar election vote count on November 14. Announced by the District Administration, the move prohibits victory processions, public gatherings, and the use of sound amplification devices. 

  A prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS, 2023) is in effect, with strict penalties for violations. Authorities have deployed heavy security, established a 24/7 control room (0612-2219810/2219234), and urged citizens to maintain peace. The Modal Code of Conduct, active since October 6, applies to all 14 assembly constituencies in Patna, with counting at AN College.

  
• 13 Nov 2025, 07:02 AM

  RJD candidates and workers create a ruckus outside a strong room in Bihar

  The party leaders staged a protest following allegations that a suspicious truck with empty tin boxes entered the EVM storage facility late at night. The District Magistrate and SP intervened to calm the situation. Vote counting for the Bihar Assembly Elections is scheduled for tomorrow, November 14.

   

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• 13 Nov 2025, 07:00 AM

  Rahul Gandhi claims that democracy in India is being “murdered live"

  On Wednesday, the Congress leader reiterated his allegations of electoral manipulation against the Election Commission (EC) and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). “Millions of BJP workers are roaming freely across states, casting votes multiple times. To cover up this theft, all evidence is being erased. The BJP and the Election Commission are openly stealing votes — the murder of democracy is unfolding live,” Rahul Gandhi wrote on X.
   

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• 13 Nov 2025, 06:56 AM

  Today’s Chanakya predicts a decisive NDA win in Bihar

  The pollsters are forecasting 148–172 seats for the ruling alliance, 65–89 seats for the INDIA bloc, and 3–9 seats for others (including Jan Suraaj Party). Results are due November 14 

  
• 13 Nov 2025, 06:54 AM

  Bihar Election 2025 Result

  
  
  Bihar’s election results are set for November 14, following two-phase voting on November 6 and 11. Exit polls predict a comfortable NDA win (133–167 seats), with the Mahagathbandhan trailing (70–102 seats). The majority mark is 122 in the 243-seat assembly.