Will NDA Secure Bihar with Unprecedented Votes?
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Key Takeaways
- NDA is confident of a record-breaking victory in Bihar.
- Counting of votes begins on November 14 at 8 am.
- In 2010, NDA won 206 seats, a benchmark they aim to surpass.
- High voter turnout and women's participation have been noted.
- Exit polls are met with skepticism by some, including Neha Sharma.
Patna, Nov 13 (NationPress) On the eve of the Bihar Assembly election results, Union Minister Giriraj Singh has conveyed his unwavering confidence that the NDA will reclaim power with an unprecedented mandate.
The counting of votes is set to commence on November 14 at 8 am, with the definitive outcome of Bihar's next government anticipated by the afternoon.
In interactions with the media, Giriraj Singh remarked, “In 2010, we won 206 seats, and this time, we will achieve even greater success.”
He further stated that the citizens of Bihar have once again placed their trust in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, voting for ongoing development and stability.
During the 2010 Assembly elections, the coalition led by Nitish Kumar comprising JDU and BJP attained a remarkable victory, clinching 206 seats — with JDU securing 115 and BJP 91.
In the current elections, both parties contested 101 seats each, while the remainder was designated to their coalition partners.
Giriraj Singh confidently predicted that the NDA's performance this year would eclipse the 2010 results, asserting that Bihar's electorate has “dismissed chaos and misrule” in favor of a government focused on development and effective governance.
Meanwhile, Bollywood actress Neha Sharma, in response to exit polls suggesting an NDA victory in Bihar, expressed skepticism towards such forecasts and encouraged people to await the actual results on November 14.
“I do not believe in exit polls. Just wait until tomorrow for the election results — everything will be revealed. The people of Bihar have voted to establish a new government,” Neha Sharma stated while addressing reporters in Bhagalpur.
She expressed delight over the substantial voter turnout and the strong involvement of women, noting that awareness regarding voting rights has notably increased in Bihar.
“People are now starting to comprehend their rights. This is truly wonderful,” she added.
Neha, the daughter of Bhagalpur Congress MLA Ajit Sharma, has returned from Mumbai to support her father’s campaign.
She has participated in numerous roadshows alongside him, urging voters to lend their support.