Vote share giants, seat share dwarfs: RJD's stunning Bihar polls paradox - explained
Bihar's 2025 election saw the RJD secure the highest vote share but a drastically low seat tally, while the NDA achieved a landslide victory. The RJD's votes were spread thinly, resulting in many second-place finishes, a consequence of India's 'First Past the Post' system. The NDA's strategic alliances and efficient vote conversion led to their dominant win.
Bihar's 2025 election saw the RJD secure the highest vote share but a drastically low seat tally, while the NDA achieved a landslide victory. The RJD's votes were spread thinly, resulting in many second-place finishes, a consequence of India's 'First Past the Post' system. The NDA's strategic alliances and efficient vote conversion led to their dominant win.
