Are BJP Leaders and Workers Celebrating a Historic Win in Bihar?
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Key Takeaways
- NDA projected to secure over 200 seats in Bihar.
- BJP emerges as the largest party with leads in 96 seats.
- Celebrations erupted across the nation in support of NDA.
- Counting process began at 8 a.m. with strict security measures.
- Opposition claims indicate a competitive political landscape.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (NationPress) As the NDA is set to secure over 200 seats in the 243-member Bihar Assembly, BJP leaders and workers celebrated energetically across various regions of the country.
In Rewari, Haryana, BJP leaders and supporters marked the occasion with lively festivities.
In Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu, BJP activists rejoiced following the NDA's favorable position in the Bihar Assembly elections.
Likewise, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, the atmosphere was filled with joy as celebrations ignited after the NDA's projected win. Supporters lit fireworks and showcased cutouts of PM Modi and CM Yogi.
In Patna, Bihar, BJP supporters congregated at the party's state headquarters to celebrate the alliance's dominant performance.
In Bhojpur, Bihar, jubilations continued as the NDA upheld its lead in the elections.
In Bhagalpur, Bihar, BJP workers celebrated with enthusiasm as the party indicated a decisive victory.
In Mumbai, Maharashtra, BJP workers also joined in the celebrations as the NDA maintained its lead in the Bihar elections.
In Kolkata, West Bengal, BJP supporters distributed laddus at the state party office, buoyed by counting trends that suggested a likely NDA victory.
The ruling NDA is on track for a substantial victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, with latest trends showing the alliance surpassing the 200-seat mark as of 4 p.m.
According to the early trends from the Election Commission of India (ECI) at 4:00 p.m., the BJP is emerging as the largest party with a lead in 96 seats, while the JD(U) follows with 85 seats.
The counting of all 243 Assembly seats began at 8 a.m. with postal ballot scrutiny, followed by Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) counts from 8.30 a.m., all conducted under rigorous multi-tier security across the state.
Candidates from both alliances expressed optimism about their prospects. NDA leaders asserted that the citizens of Bihar had reaffirmed their trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promises and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's efforts towards state development.
The Mahagathbandhan, led by the RJD, claimed that Bihar has 'voted for change' and expressed hope that Tejashwi Yadav would lead the next government.