IN­DIA bloc leaders expressed shock and frustration as NDA clinched a landslide in Bihar, winning 202 of 243 seats. Rahul Gandhi thanked Mahagathbandhan voters but called the outcome “truly surprising” and argued the election was “not fair from the very beginning.” RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav alleged vote-rigging, citing a mismatch between his party’s vote share and seats won. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge vowed a deep review to defend democracy, while NCP‑SCP’s Supriya Sule conceded: “Jo jeeta wohi sikandar.” (PC: AICC)

Narendra Modi hailed the sweeping win by the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar as a landmark victory, declaring it has ushered in a new “M–Y” formula of Mahila and Youth, countering what he labelled the old “communal M–Y” (Muslim–Yadav) model associated with “jungle raj”. Addressing BJP workers in Delhi, he asserted that the win lays groundwork for victory in neighbouring West Bengal and criticised the Indian National Congress as lacking positive vision and being a burden on its allies. (PC: PTI)

In the Bihar assembly elections, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) secured the highest single-party vote share at 23 per cent—but won only 25 of the 143 seats it contested. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) increased its vote share to 20.07 per cent and, alongside allies such as the Janata Dal (United) (JDU), powered the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to a dominant 202-seat win. The results reflect a sharp disconnect between voter preference and seat-winning efficacy. (PC: HT)

Rahul Gandhi expressed shock at the Bihar Assembly election outcome, calling the verdict “truly surprising” and claiming the poll was “not fair from the very beginning.” He thanked millions of voters who backed the Mahagathbandhan, but said the loss is part of a broader fight to “protect the Constitution and democracy.” Gandhi said Congress and the INDIA bloc will closely review the results and step up efforts to safeguard democratic institutions. (PC: NDTV)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a new "MY formula" after NDA's sweeping Bihar victory, redefining it as "Mahila and Youths" instead of RJD's traditional "Muslims-Yadavs" votebank. Speaking at BJP headquarters, Modi credited women and youth across religions and castes for destroying the "old communal MY formula of Jungle Raj people." The NDA secured 202 seats versus Mahagathbandhan's 35 in Bihar's record 67.13% voter turnout, highest since 1951. Modi contrasted today's peaceful elections with RJD's "Jungle Raj" era of booth vandalization and ballot box theft, declaring "Katta Sarkar will never return to Bihar." He emphasized people voted for development and "Viksit Bharat," hitting out at opposition's alleged appeasement policies.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged Bihar's election "wasn't fair from the beginning" after Mahagathbandhan's crushing defeat, with NDA securing 200 seats versus INDIA bloc's 35. Gandhi thanked voters but promised to "deeply review" results and intensify the fight to "protect Constitution and democracy." Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera claimed it was "Gyanesh Kumar succeeding against people," while Jairam Ramesh alleged "vote chori on gigantic scale." Shashi Tharoor called results "seriously disappointing," demanding introspection. Internal critics highlighted organizational failures, with Mumtaz Patel saying "decision-making concentrated in few hands." Congress finished with just six seats, while RJD won 23. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge respected the mandate but vowed continued struggle.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a grand entrance at BJP headquarters in Delhi on Friday evening, celebrating the NDA's resounding Bihar Assembly election victory. He waved a gamcha, Bihar's cultural symbol amid loud "Modi-Modi" chants, signaling the NDA's virtual rout of political rivals. The NDA was projected to win over 200 seats in the 243-seat Bihar Assembly, while the Mahagathbandhan was reduced to just over 30 seats. Modi's symbolic gesture with the traditional Bihari towel emphasized the magnitude of the victory and his connection with Bihar's cultural identity. The rousing welcome at party headquarters reflected the celebration of what has been described as a historic and unprecedented mandate for the NDA.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the NDA's historic victory in Bihar's 2025 assembly elections, praising the Election Commission while countering Rahul Gandhi's "vote chori" allegations. The NDA crossed 197 seats in the 243-member assembly, with BJP, JD(U), LJP(RV), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha performing strongly. Congress was reduced to single digits while RJD managed 30s. Modi thanked the EC for record 67.13% voter turnout highest since 1951 with women voters (71.6%) outnumbering men. He contrasted today's peaceful polls with Bihar's past "jungle raj" era of Maoist terror and booth capturing. Modi called Congress a "parjeevi" (parasite) party, warning allies it contributes nothing but seeks their votes. (PC: NDTV)

Following the NDA's landslide Bihar victory, BJP has set its sights on West Bengal's 2026 elections. Celebrations erupted at Bengal BJP offices from Salt Lake to Nandigram, with supporters chanting "Next is Bengal" and distributing sweets. State President Shamik Bhattacharya declared TMC's "visarjan" (immersion) is next, citing smooth Bihar polls versus Bengal's alleged violence. Senior leader Bhupendra Yadav will visit Kolkata for strategy meetings as BJP enters "attack mode." However, TMC dismissed the Bihar result's impact, with spokesperson Kunal Ghosh stating both elections are "completely different." TMC trolled BJP's "Next is West Bengal" tweet with a video saying "Sapne dekhna acchi baath hain" (dreaming is good). Analysts say Bengal's battle has begun.

In the high-stakes 2025 by-election for the Jubilee Hills Assembly seat in Hyderabad, the Congress candidate V. Naveen Yadav surged ahead as trends tipped in his favour, sparking celebrations at Gandhi Bhavan. Attendees waved posters inspired by the blockbuster film “Pushpa”, chanting Tag ede lee… Rapa… Rapa… in a symbolic show of momentum. The marked public enthusiasm underscores shifting urban political moods and bolsters the party’s claim of Delhi-style cultural resonance ahead of future elections.