On the eve of the Bihar assembly election results, political tensions flared as Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Sunil Singh was booked for allegedly making an inflammatory statement that threatened unrest if RJD candidates were “forcibly defeated.” The Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) ordered an FIR against Singh for his provocative comments, which referenced scenes witnessed in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

RJD leader’s controversial statement triggers outrage

Sunil Singh, addressing party workers and media, claimed that the RJD was poised for a decisive victory in the state under the leadership of Tejashwi Yadav, but warned of public outrage if the results did not reflect what he called “the people’s mandate.”

“Many of our candidates were forcibly defeated in 2020,” Singh said, referring to alleged irregularities in the previous assembly polls. “I have requested all our officials involved in the counting process that, if you defeat the person whom the public has given their mandate, the same scenes you witnessed on the roads in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka will be seen on the roads of Bihar as well,” he added.

Singh further claimed that the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan was set to win between 140 and 160 seats, asserting that the next state government would be formed under Tejashwi Yadav’s leadership. “You will see the common people taking to the streets if anything goes against public sentiment,” he warned, urging vigilance among party workers during the vote counting process.

Bihar DGP orders FIR; JD(U) slams RJD’s ‘provocative politics’

Soon after the remarks went viral, Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar directed that an FIR be registered against Sunil Singh for making an inflammatory and threatening statement.

Kumar also assured that law and order arrangements had been strengthened ahead of the counting of votes. “All preparations have been made. Police are deployed in adequate numbers. Victory celebrations (by any political party) will not be allowed anywhere, as per the Election Commission’s guidelines,” he said, adding that counting would be conducted smoothly and under strict security.

Reacting sharply to Singh’s comments, JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha accused the RJD of attempting to incite unrest. “They know what the result will be. They have accepted defeat and started instigating their people. What kind of language are these people using?” Jha said.

He asserted that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was confident of a clear win and dismissed the RJD leader’s statement as a reflection of “desperation and frustration.”

Exit polls predict NDA edge, Mahagathbandhan trails

Exit polls released ahead of the results indicate that the NDA, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is likely to retain power in Bihar, while the opposition Mahagathbandhan may fall short of the majority mark.

According to Axis My India (AMI), the NDA is projected to win 121–141 seats with a 43% vote share, while the Mahagathbandhan may secure 98–118 seats with 41% of the votes. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party is expected to win 0–2 seats, according to the same survey.

Today’s Chanakya, meanwhile, forecast an even wider gap, predicting that the opposition alliance may not cross 100 seats in the 243-member assembly.

A poll of polls compiled from multiple agencies suggests that the NDA could secure around 148 seats, compared to 88 seats for the Mahagathbandhan, with others expected to win about 7 seats.

Political stakes high for both alliances

The 2025 Bihar assembly election is a high-stakes contest between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) — comprising the JD(U) and BJP — and the opposition Mahagathbandhan, which includes the RJD, Congress, and left parties.

In the 2020 assembly polls, the NDA had secured 125 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan won 110. Among major parties, the BJP won 74 seats, JD(U) 43, RJD 75, and Congress 19.

With the exit polls indicating another close contest, political observers note that both alliances are leaving no stone unturned to safeguard their interests during the counting process.

Conclusion

As Bihar awaits its election verdict, Sunil Singh’s controversial remarks have added tension to an already charged political atmosphere. While the FIR against Singh highlights the administration’s zero-tolerance approach to incitement, authorities remain on high alert to prevent any unrest during or after the counting of votes.

The final results on Friday will reveal whether the RJD’s confidence or the NDA’s projections prove correct — but for now, all eyes are on the Election Commission and the state’s law enforcement machinery to ensure a peaceful and transparent counting process.