Tejashwi Yadav trails by 1273 votes—early signs of trouble for RJD in Raghopur
Tejashwi Yadav trails by 1273 votes after the completion of the third round of counting in Raghopur, delivering a major jolt to the INDIA bloc.
The RJD leader, who is also the coalition’s Chief Ministerial face, is now lagging behind the BJP’s Satish Kumar.
Latest figures show:
Tejashwi Yadav: 10,957 votes
BJP’s Satish Kumar: 12,230 votes
The early deficit may be small considering the total rounds to come, but politically, the signal is loud—Raghopur, the bastion of the Yadav family, is witnessing an unexpectedly tight contest.
The setback comes at a time when the broader political narrative is shifting dramatically in favour of the NDA, driven by what many are calling a powerful Modi-Nitish wave in Bihar.
A massive Modi-Nitish wave grips Bihar
Across the state, the Modi-Nitish wave in Bihar has completely taken over the electoral atmosphere. As counting intensifies, the NDA continues to widen its lead.
Latest trends:
NDA leads in 200 seats
INDIA bloc leads in just 40 seats
Constituencies that initially showed promise for the opposition are quickly slipping away, confirming what analysts have suspected since morning—
this is shaping up to be a historic mandate for the NDA.
JDU and BJP: The twin engines driving the NDA surge
The NDA’s dominance is being powered largely by two strong performers—JDU and BJP.
JDU is leading in 89 seats, marking one of its strongest electoral showings in recent years.
BJP is ahead in 84 seats, reflecting the party’s deep organisational network, central leadership appeal and high-impact campaign strategy.
Their combined strength has made it impossible for the INDIA bloc to mount any meaningful resistance.
For many political observers, the Modi-Nitish wave in Bihar is not just a trend but a sweeping political realignment.
INDIA bloc falters—RJD steady but Congress collapses
The INDIA bloc’s troubles have deepened further.
The RJD may be ahead in 30 seats, but that is far from enough to counter the NDA’s overwhelming surge.
The Congress continues to be the weakest link, leading in just 5 seats—a clear reflection of its organisational weakness in Bihar.
Left parties are ahead in 5 seats, but their presence does little to strengthen the alliance overall.
The picture is clear:
The Modi-Nitish wave in Bihar has destabilized the opposition’s entire electoral equation.
Why Raghopur matters—and why Tejashwi’s deficit is significant
Raghopur is not just any seat—it is a prestige constituency for the RJD and the Yadav family.
A setback here carries symbolic weight.
That is why the fact that Tejashwi Yadav trails by 1273 votes after just three rounds has become one of the biggest talking points of the day.
While many rounds of counting remain, the early deficit highlights growing cracks in the INDIA bloc’s vote base as the NDA gains momentum statewide.
Will NDA form the government with a huge majority?
With the NDA already ahead in 200 seats, political experts believe the alliance is firmly on track to form the next government with a comfortable majority.
As counting progresses, the INDIA bloc’s path is narrowing rapidly, while the NDA’s dominance continues to strengthen.
