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.