As counting for the Bihar elections 2025 progresses, early trends show a significant lead for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). With the BJP and JD(U) both sitting at a comprehensive lead against the Mahagathbandhan, talks about the Chief Minister have already started. Considering that the NDA has been campaigning on the face of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the alliance is likely to have a debate over the Chief Ministerial position as BJP takes upper hand in the poll counting. 

While the BJP continues to lead in several key constituencies, the JD(U)’s strong performance has also set the stage for an intense leadership debate within the NDA.