The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar looked set for a sweeping win, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on track to secure a fifth straight term, as early results indicated the coalition was ahead in 202 of the state’s 243 seats.
Live Updates:
As of 9:00 AM
BJP: 49
INC: 07
RJD: 48
OTHERS: 14
As of 9:12 AM
Osama Shahab, leading from Raghunathpur, RJD
As of 9:17 AM
Maithili Thakur, leading from Alinagar, BJP
As of 9:27
NDA 181, leading
As of 10: 00 AM
NDA: 159
Mahagathbandhan: 79
As early trends showed the Mahagathbandhan trailing, Congress downplayed the numbers. Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavaru said initial figures are not the final picture, adding that the party expects a free, fair and impartial counting process.
JJD chief and RJD rebel Tej Pratap fell behind in Mahua during the Bihar vote counting. As of 10:15 am, the LJP (Ram Vilas) candidate was ahead by 5,823 votes.
As of 11: 57 AM
Bihar Seats Counted: 243/243
Kochabhaman (55), Sarwar Alam
Amour (56), Akhtarul Imaam
Baisi (57), Gulmam sarwar
As of 1:40 PM
NDA: 201
Mahagathbandhan: 36
Osama Shahab, Raghunathpur, RJD, won by 11621 Votes
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