Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is on track for a historic breakthrough in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, emerging as one of the standout performers within the BJP–JD(U)-led National Democratic Alliance. As per the Election Commission’s afternoon trends, the party is leading in 20 of the 28 constituencies it contested—its strongest showing since its inception.
This election marks a major turning point for Chirag Paswan, who has navigated the party through internal fractures ever since the dramatic split triggered by his uncle Pashupati Nath Paras in 2020. The LJP(RV), founded by his father Ram Vilas Paswan, negotiated aggressively for a larger seat share within the NDA, and the alliance’s confidence in Chirag appears to be paying off. His steadfast support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who he often describes as “Modi’s Hanuman,” has further cemented his position within the NDA fold.
Throughout the campaign, Chirag repeatedly expressed his unwavering loyalty to PM Modi, even declaring that the Prime Minister “lives in his heart,” a remark that went viral during the rallies. As vote counting progresses, his party’s remarkable 69% strike rate positions him as a major power center within the alliance—outperforming the Tejashwi Yadav-led RJD in several regions and overshadowing the Congress, which is ahead on only two seats.
The LJP(RV) is leading in key constituencies such as Sugauli, Belsand, Mahua, Fatuha, Sherghati, Gobindpur, and Bodh Gaya, indicating strong grassroots appeal across diverse districts.
Meanwhile, the NDA as a whole is heading toward a sweeping mandate, with trends giving the coalition 208 seats. The BJP leads with 95 seats, JD(U) with 84, LJP(RV) with 20, and smaller allies such as HAM and RLM adding additional support. In contrast, the Mahagathbandhan is trailing far behind with just 28 seats.
For Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, this election has evolved into a reaffirmation of public trust. Despite earlier concerns about anti-incumbency and shifting alliances, voters appear to have rallied behind the JD(U)-BJP partnership, powered by Modi’s national reach and Nitish’s administrative experience.
The LJP’s turnaround is striking when compared with 2020, when the undivided party contested over 130 seats but won only one. Back then, Chirag’s aggressive campaign cut heavily into JD(U)’s vote share. In 2025, however, a unified BJP–JD(U) alliance and a resurgent LJP(RV) have rewritten the political script, pushing the NDA toward one of its most decisive victories in Bihar’s recent political history.
