2010 elections in India

Legislative Assembly elections

Bihar amidst states of India had elections for their legislative assemblies in 2010.

The tenure of the Legislative Assembly of Bihar expired on 26 November. The Election Commission of India (ECI) decided on the dates of the polls.

Bihar

The Janata Dal (United) was the largest party in the assembly after the 2005 election, and co-ruled with the Bharatiya Janata Party as part of the National Democratic Alliance. The incumbent chief minister was Nitish Kumar.

Rank Party Seats contested Seats won Seat change Vote share
1Janata Dal (United)141115+ 2722.61
2Bhartiya Janata Party 10291+ 3616.46
3Rastriya Janata Dal 16822- 3218.84
4Independents13426- 4
5Indian National Congress2434- 58.38
6Lok Janshakti Party753- 76.75
7Communist Party of India561- 21.69
7Jharkhand Mukti Morcha411+ 1
Total 243

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