Bihar Assembly Election Results 2025: Celebrities in Fray as Counting Begins, Political Fate to Be Decided by Evening
Bihar Assembly Election Results 2025: Counting Begins: Who will the people vote for? Who will be the Bihar winner? Will there be an exit poll or not. Will either the NDA government or the grand alliance wear the Vijaya strauna again? The counting of votes is underway in Bihar. The counting of votes has begun in 243 seats of the state.
The counting of votes for the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections began this morning, marking a crucial day for the state’s political future. By noon, early trends are expected to indicate whether the people of Bihar will once again choose the NDA or surprise the nation by proving the exit polls wrong. What makes this election particularly unique is the significant presence of entertainers—Bhojpuri superstars and Bollywood-linked personalities—who have entered the political arena, drawing massive public attention throughout the campaign.
Among the most talked-about celebrity contestants are Bhojpuri icons Khesari Lal Yadav, fielded by the RJD from the Chhapra seat, and singer Ritesh Pandey, contesting from Kargahar on Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj Dal ticket. Khesari’s electrifying rallies created an impression of assured victory, while Pandey’s popularity—boosted by his viral hit Hello Kaun, viewed over 900 million times—has fueled hopes for a strong performance. Also in the spotlight is Maithili Thakur, the beloved folk singer who is contesting from Darbhanga on a BJP ticket, backed by a high-profile campaign appearance from Home Minister Amit Shah.
The entertainment-politics crossover continues with Bollywood actress Neha Sharma’s father Ajit Sharma contesting from Bhagalpur, and Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister Divya Gautam entering the race from Patna Digha on a CPI ticket. With a record-breaking voter turnout of 66.91%, the public’s enthusiasm hints at potential surprises today. Political strategist Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj Dal is also closely watching its vote share, which, even if not enough for a win, could influence the fortunes of others on several key seats.
As the results unfold, Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha has called today “a historic moment for democracy,” asserting that the people will decisively reject family-centric politics. The magic number is 122 in the 243-member Assembly, and exit polls largely favor an NDA victory, though the grand alliance of RJD-Congress remains optimistic. With tight security in place and results expected by evening, the outcome is anticipated not only to shape Bihar’s next five years but also to impact the political climate ahead of the 2026 elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam.
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