Patna: The NDA seems poised to establish the next government in Bihar on Friday, as all 29 ministers from the current administration maintain solid leads in their respective constituencies amid ongoing counting. Both deputy chief ministers — Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha — are also nearing victory based on early trends. The ministers—16 from the BJP and 13 from the JDU—are among the 243 candidates whose outcomes will be determined today. Their steady leads indicate robust support for the alliance during this high-stakes election. BJP ministers exhibit strong momentum. Notable figures from the BJP, such as former deputy chief minister Renu Devi, have regained a significant lead in Bettiah, while Nitin Naveen is advancing toward victory in Bankipur.
Health minister Mangal Pandey is also leading in Siwan, bolstering the party’s confidence in its key urban and semi-urban areas. JDU ministers are also performing well in crucial constituencies. Veteran leader and close aide to Nitish Kumar, Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, has extended his lead in Sarairanjan, while minister Lesy Singh is ahead in Dhamdaha. Shravan Kumar, a long-time confidant of Nitish Kumar, is narrowly leading in Nalanda, with a margin of just eight votes at one point. Education minister Sunil Kumar is leading from Bhore, contributing to the JDU’s strong performance.
Key ministerial leads include: Samrat Chaudhary (Tarapur) – Leading, Vijay Sinha (Lakhisarai) – Leading, Mangal Pandey (Siwan) – Leading, Renu Devi (Bettiah) – Leading, Nitin Naveen (Bankipur) – Leading, Lesy Singh (Dhamdaha) – Leading, Vijay Kumar Chaudhary (Sarairanjan) – Leading, Sunil Kumar (Bhore) – Leading, Shravan Kumar (Nalanda) – Narrow lead. The complete results for all ministerial seats are due to be confirmed by the afternoon as the counting progresses into critical phases.