Newsroom, November 13, 2025: Exit polls for Bihar's 2025 assembly elections indicate a narrow advantage for the NDA coalition, with Axis My India forecasting 121-141 seats in the 243-member house, while the Mahagathbandhan (MGB) trails at 102-122.
Nine pollsters, including India Today-Axis, largely favour the NDA, though some like Chanakya predict a photo finish, with voter turnout at 62% influencing the tight race.
Tejashwi Yadav emerged as the preferred chief minister with 34% support, edging Nitish Kumar's 22%, amid debates on caste surveys and job promises.
Prashant Kishor's JD(U) withdrawal critique highlighted alliance fractures, but NDA's welfare pitch resonates in rural belts.
