New Delhi, Oct 6 (NationPress) As the Mahagathbandhan or Grand Alliance persists in its belief that it will triumph in the Bihar Assembly elections, the BJP and JD-U rejected these claims on Monday, stating that "nothing will happen", and asserting that the NDA will achieve a significant victory.

This statement comes as the Election Commission of India (ECI) is anticipated to reveal the timeline for the Bihar Assembly elections on Monday at 4 p.m., signaling the onset of a vital political phase in the state.

BJP National Spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain told IANS, "For the past 20 years, the leaders of the Mahagathbandhan have been spreading falsehoods; nothing will happen. This time, they won't even qualify for the Leader of the Opposition status. The NDA will come to power with a significant majority. They are fantasizing about becoming the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, despite not having a chief ministerial candidate. Vikassheel Insaan Party Chief Mukesh Sahani is already envisioning himself as the Deputy CM. Nothing will happen, the NDA will form the government in Bihar.

BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat also remarked, "All members of the INDIA bloc -- even when united -- failed to vote properly for the Vice-President post. This election is about the common people. The electorate will decide based on development. There is superb coordination between the Centre and the state. With PM Narendra Modi at the Centre and Nitish Kumar as CM in Bihar, I believe the accomplishments of both leaders will secure another NDA government. Much development has occurred here."

JD-U MP Sanjay Kumar Jha stated, "They (Mahagathbandhan) make these claims in every election, not just this one. Even during the Lok Sabha elections, they asserted similar things. Ultimately, the people hold the power to decide. Whoever has the public's support wins. We are confident that our hard work will be rewarded by the people."

Meanwhile, Congress MP Manoj Kumar stated, "The Congress party has a robust team down to the booth level. We have district presidents, committees, and workers in every district. Rahul Gandhi and all INDIA bloc leaders collaborated under the sun during the Voter Adhikar Yatra. We are focused on strengthening our organization and are fully prepared to contest the election."

The announcement is expected to come during a press briefing led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alongside Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.

This follows a day after the poll panel's delegation wrapped up its review of election readiness in Bihar, engaging with representatives from all major political factions and evaluating logistical plans.

The current Bihar Assembly's term concludes on November 22, necessitating elections before that date.

Sources suggest that the schedule will be meticulously crafted to avoid clashing with major festivals like Diwali and Chhath, which take place between October 18 and October 28. This strategy aims to guarantee smooth voting and maximum participation.

The forthcoming Bihar elections are projected to be a high-stakes contest between the ruling coalition of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal-United, and the opposition alliance known as the Mahagathbandhan, led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, and the Left parties.

Introducing a new factor into the competition is Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, which is positioning itself as an alternative force in Bihar politics.

During the last Assembly elections in 2020, the National Democratic Alliance secured a majority with 125 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan won 110 seats. The RJD emerged as the largest party with 75 seats. That election was significant as it was the first major electoral event conducted after the Covid-19 pandemic, with a voter turnout of 56.93 percent.