RJD Gives First Reaction After Bihar Defeat, Says Public Service Will Continue

Patna: After facing a clear defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, the Rashtriya Janata Dal has given its first official reaction. The party said it is not disappointed by the loss and will continue its public service work just as before.

The NDA secured 202 seats in this election, gaining a historic lead, while the RJD saw a major decline in its numbers. The RJD shared a post on its official X account, saying that rises and falls are normal in public life and that winning or losing is a part of the process.

The party wrote that public service is a continuous journey where there is no place for frustration or ego. The post also added that the RJD is a party of the poor and will always raise their issues and stand for their rights.

How many seats did the RJD lose?

In this election, the RJD faced a major setback as its seats dropped from 75 to just 25. This is being seen as the party’s weakest performance in many years. Since 2010, the party had not witnessed such a poor result. Even under the leadership of Tejashwi Yadav, who was the chief ministerial face of the alliance, the party failed to hold on to its earlier seats.

How did the Grand Alliance perform overall?

The overall performance of the Grand Alliance was also very weak in this election. The alliance’s vote share went down, and the number of seats dropped below 40. This almost ended all hopes of forming the government. On the other hand, the NDA’s strong performance surprised everyone across the state.

Which party won how many seats?

The BJP emerged as the biggest winner of this election, securing 89 seats—its best result so far in Bihar. The JDU also made a strong comeback by winning 85 seats. Chirag Paswan’s LJP (RV) performed impressively with a high strike rate, winning 19 out of 29 seats. Apart from this, HAM won 5 seats, and the party led by Upendra Kushwaha secured 4 seats.

Will the RJD change its strategies now?

The remarkable victory of the NDA has changed the political picture of Bihar. Meanwhile, the RJD’s defeat has highlighted the need to strengthen its organization and strategy once again. In the coming days, the party may make changes in its political approach and planning so that it can perform better in the next elections.