Latest C-Voter opinion poll for Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 shows Tejashwi Yadav and Prashant Kishor gaining popularity, while CM Nitish Kumar’s ratings decline. See who leads the CM race.

In the lead-up to the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, the latest C-Voter opinion poll for October has revealed dramatic shifts in public preference for chief ministerial candidates. Tejashwi Yadav and Prashant Kishor have gained momentum, while incumbent Nitish Kumar’s approval has dipped.

Poll Results at a Glance

• Tejashwi Yadav (RJD) tops the chart with 36.3%, making him the most preferred CM candidate this month.

• Prashant Kishor now holds the second slot with 23.2%, showing small but steady gains.

• Nitish Kumar falls to third, with just 15.9% support.

• Chirag Paswan (LJP) stands at 8.8%, while Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary gets 7.8% support.

Rising Stars: Tejashwi & PK

Tejashwi Yadav has held steady in the top position despite fluctuations over the months. After touching ~40% earlier in the year and then dropping to 31.3% in August, he reclaimed strength in September and now registers 36.3% in October.

Prashant Kishor, meanwhile, has gradually climbed from 14.9% in February to 23.2% this month, overtaking Nitish in public perception.

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Nitish’s Declining Clout

Once a front-runner, Nitish’s support has steadily dropped from earlier highs. By September, his approval had dipped to about 16%, and October sees a further decline to 15.9%.

Others in the Race

• Chirag Paswan‘s rating eased from 9.5% in September to 8.8% in October.

• Samrat Chaudhary saw an uptick, from 6.8% to 7.8%.

 What This Suggests

The October C-Voter poll signals a shifting political climate in Bihar. With Tejashwi and PK gaining ground, and Nitish slipping, the race for the top post is heating up. The early elections, party alliances, and campaign strategy will now play a critical role in deciding Bihar’s next CM.