Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) has experienced a significant resurgence in Bihar's recent Assembly elections, defying expectations of political decline. The JD(U) nearly doubled its seat tally to 85, positioning it as a key partner in the NDA coalition, just behind the BJP's 89 seats. Despite the BJP emerging as the senior partner, Nitish Kumar was allowed to continue as Chief Minister for a record tenth term, indicating a strategic alliance dynamic.