Is NDA Set to Form Government in Bihar by a Wide Margin?
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Key Takeaways
- The NDA appears set to form the next government in Bihar.
- BJP leaders express unwavering confidence in their electoral lead.
- The public sentiment favors continuity in governance.
- The NDA has already crossed the halfway mark of 122 seats.
- Counting is being conducted under strict security arrangements.
Patna, Nov 14 (NationPress) As the trends of the Bihar Assembly election results began to unfold on Friday, BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain conveyed immense confidence in the NDA's prospects, stating that the alliance is poised for a clear victory.
In a conversation with IANS, Hussain remarked: "Considering the counting rounds completed thus far, it is evident that we are leading with a significant margin. We are on course to establish the government. Our unwavering faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar is reflected in our anticipated success."
Supporting this optimistic outlook, senior BJP figure Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi emphasized the long-standing public support for the alliance.
"Over the past 11 years, public sentiment has consistently favored the continuation of effective governance, advocating for inclusive development. In numerous elections, voters have endorsed this trajectory of good governance," he stated.
Another BJP member, Yogendra Sharma, echoed the sentiment, asserting that the NDA's commanding lead is not unexpected. "Indeed, this lead is set to persist; it is a natural progression. Our success in numerous seats stems from the public's support. When I predict that we will secure over 200 seats, it is evident that we have backing from all segments of society," he added.
The NDA has surpassed the vital halfway threshold of 122 seats in initial trends, establishing a considerable advantage as vote counting continues.
As per the Election Commission of India (ECI) data by noon, the ruling alliance was leading in approximately 190 seats — with the BJP securing 87, JD-U at 76, LJP-RV with 19, and HAMS at four.
In contrast, the opposition Mahagathbandhan was leading in 50 seats, with the RJD ahead in 36, while the Congress and the CPI-ML-L each had six.
The counting process for all 243 Assembly seats commenced at 8 a.m., starting with the examination of postal ballots, followed by the counting of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) votes at 8:30 a.m., all conducted under rigorous multi-tier security protocols at 46 counting centers across 38 districts.