Tejashwi Yadav trails by 3016 votes—RJD under mounting pressure
Tejashwi Yadav trails by 3016 votes after the fourth round of counting in Raghopur, dealing a major blow to the INDIA alliance.
Despite being one of the most crucial battleground seats, the RJD leader and CM face of the alliance is struggling to hold ground against the BJP’s rising surge.
The latest numbers show:
Tejashwi Yadav: 10,957 votes
BJP’s Satish Kumar: 12,230 votes
Though early, the widening gap carries significant political weight.
It suggests a shifting mood even in constituencies historically loyal to the Yadav family.
Raghopur’s tightening contest reflects Bihar’s larger political wave
Raghopur has always been a politically charged constituency, but this year’s fight has become exceptionally fierce.
The fact that Tejashwi Yadav trails by 3016 votes is not just a local setback—it mirrors a deeper, statewide trend.
The Modi-Nitish wave in Bihar appears to be reshaping voter sentiment across regions, diluting the INDIA bloc’s influence and pushing the NDA into a dominant position.
Political observers say the Raghopur deficit is a symbolic expression of broader shifts in Bihar’s electoral landscape.
The Modi-Nitish wave sweeps Bihar—NDA tightens its grip
Across the state, the momentum is unmistakably one-sided.
The NDA’s surge continues to intensify, while the INDIA bloc struggles to retain even its core constituencies.
Analysts attribute this trend to the powerful Modi-Nitish wave, driven by:
Strong organisational coordination between BJP and JDU,
Effective last-mile delivery of welfare schemes,
Unified messaging, and
Fragmented strategy within the INDIA bloc.
As counting progresses, the NDA’s dominance is becoming more pronounced in almost every region of Bihar.
Why Tejashwi’s deficit matters more than the numbers
Raghopur is not just any seat—it is the political turf of the Yadav family and a prestige battleground for the RJD.
A setback here hits at the very heart of the party’s identity.
That is why political experts are closely watching the developments.
If the trend that shows Tejashwi Yadav trailing by 3016 votes continues, it may trigger a major psychological blow for the INDIA alliance.
Moreover, Raghopur’s results often reflect broader voter sentiment, making the deficit even more significant.
INDIA bloc struggles to match NDA’s momentum
While the RJD remains a relatively stronger force within the INDIA bloc, the alliance as a whole is unable to counter the NDA’s sweeping influence.
Congress continues to falter, Left parties are holding small pockets, and the alliance lacks cohesive messaging.
In this context, Tejashwi’s slipping lead further exposes the INDIA bloc’s weaknesses.
The Modi-Nitish wave in Bihar is overpowering even strongholds once considered safe for the opposition.
Remaining rounds crucial for Tejashwi—but BJP holds the advantage
Though several rounds of counting are still left, the current trend suggests a tightening grip of the BJP in Raghopur.
Satish Kumar’s growing support base and the NDA’s state-wide momentum have created a challenging environment for Tejashwi Yadav.
For the RJD, the upcoming rounds will be critical—any chance of a comeback must begin immediately, before the gap widens further.
