Bihar Election Results: NDA’s Landmark 2010 Victory and Nitish Kumar’s Historic 200-Seat Surge

The political landscape of Bihar witnessed one of its most defining moments when the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a sweeping mandate in the 2010 Assembly Elections, crossing the 200-seat milestone and cementing Nitish Kumar’s leadership. The historic win, remembered today as a turning point in the state’s governance narrative, continues to shape conversations as Bihar heads into subsequent electoral cycles.

The report revisits the electrifying scenes from the JDU headquarters in Patna, where celebrations erupted moments after trends confirmed the alliance’s overwhelming lead. Supporters gathered in large numbers, waving party flags, distributing sweets, and expressing gratitude for a government they believed had transformed the state's reputation and opportunities.

One of the most striking aspects highlighted in the report was the overwhelming support from women voters, who emerged as a decisive force in the election’s outcome. Their presence at polling booths had surged steadily over the years, influencing both turnout and the final mandate. Many credited Nitish Kumar’s initiatives aimed at women’s empowerment, employment, and mobility—including welfare schemes and grassroots incentives—for shaping the political shift in the state.

During the broadcast, anchors and correspondents analysed the unexpectedly one-sided nature of the verdict. Pre-election polls and political analysts had largely predicted a competitive contest, with some anticipating a narrower margin. Instead, the NDA’s sweeping victory not only silenced its critics but also set a benchmark for governance-based voting patterns in Bihar.

Reporters stationed across the state captured reactions from party supporters, many of whom linked the victory to what they called a “cleansing” of past governance issues. A woman celebrating outside the party office became the face of the mood on the ground when she declared, “In Bihar, we have cleaned the jungle,” underscoring the perception among voters that the administration had restored order and efficiency in a state long associated with law-and-order challenges.

Another recurring theme during the coverage was the recognition of Nitish Kumar’s leadership. His governance model—emphasising development, infrastructure upgrades, school education, women’s mobility schemes, and employment through initiatives like the Mahila Rozgar Yojana—had built a solid foundation of trust among voters. Analysts observed that this shift toward development-based politics was rare in Bihar’s electoral history and marked a significant evolution in voter priorities.

The special report concludes by noting that the 2010 victory stands as one of the most emphatic mandates in Bihar’s political journey, a moment when governance reforms, grassroots inclusion, and strategic political alliances converged to deliver a landslide that continues to influence political discourse even today.