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Bihar Election Result HIGHLIGHTS: Poll Result Is A Proof That Bihar Chose Agenda Of Development, Says PM Modi | Check Top Quotes
Election Results HIGHLIGHTS Bihar Election 2020 Results: Workers and supporters of BJP on Wednesday took part in the celebrations at party headquarters in the national capital a day after the victory of NDA in the Bihar Assembly elections and bypoll wins. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the party workers shortly.Stay tuned for minute-by-minute updates on Bihar election results and its follow-up.
ABP News Bureau Last Updated: 12 Nov 2020 12:32 AM
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Bihar Election Result HIGHLIGHTS: After a daylong see-saw battle, the NDA has emerged victorious in Bihar with clear majority, securing a fourth term for Nitish Kumar. While a diminished status...More
Bihar Election Result HIGHLIGHTS: After a daylong see-saw battle, the NDA has emerged victorious in Bihar with clear majority, securing a fourth term for Nitish Kumar. While a diminished status of JDU which scored less than BJP is worrying the party, several BJP leaders have said that Nitish Kumar will only be the CM. After the results, the ABP News-CVoter projections for the elections now stand validated.Despite emerging as the single largest party, Tejashwi Yadav-led RJD cannot form government as its alliance partner Congress put up a weak show. The results were announced after 4 am by the Election Commission and the ruling coalition won 125 seats in the 243-member state assembly against 110 clinched by the opposition Grand Alliance.Bihar Election Results : Exit Poll Predictions | According to ABP-C Voter Survey, Janta Dal-United-led by Nitish is bagging 38-46 seats, while the party retains 67 seats currently. Meanwhile, his ally in state Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) may get around 66-74 seats bagging a massive rise as currently, the party has 53 seats in the current assembly. Going further, the ABP News-CVoter Exit Poll revealed that Grand Alliance comprising Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress and other parties could get 108 to 131 seats. However, both NDA and Grand Alliance fail to touch the magic figure in the state.Bihar Outcome in 2015: The alliances were composed very differently five years ago. JD(U) was part of the Mahagathbandhan in the previous assembly polls. Plus, the LJP had fought the 2015 polls as part of the NDA.JDU: 71RJD: 80Congress: 27BJP: 53LJP: 2RLSP: 2Left parties: 3Also Check |Bihar Election Result 2020: With 125 Seats, NDA Retains Power In State; Tejashwi Yadav's RJD Emerges As Single Largest Party
PM also said that 'silent voters' BJP has got are women across all rural and urban regions. BJP only national party in which poor, dalits, deprived see their representation. "People have decided that development alone will be basis of national politics in 21st century," PM said.
Poll results have made it clear that people will now support only those who work honestly for development, PM said. "These poll results broaden the outcome of Lok Sabha polls," said PM Modi referring to BJP's success in polls, bypolls across the country.
Poll results have made it clear that people will now support only those who work honestly for development, PM said. "These poll results broaden the outcome of Lok Sabha polls," said PM Modi referring to BJP's success in polls, bypolls across the country.
The people of India have clearly stated that the only point of debate during elections would be development in the 21st century India. People of India are asking every other party to come to this plank, and showing them that these are the real issues: PM Modi
India's Covid fight was reflected in Bihar Elections: PM Modi
The way we've fought this pandemic from Janta Curfew till today, has been reflected in these results, PM Modi said adding that every life saved from COVID is a success story for India.
The way we've fought this pandemic from Janta Curfew till today, has been reflected in these results, PM Modi said adding that every life saved from COVID is a success story for India.
BJP Is The Only Party To Stay In Power Three Times In Bihar: PM Modi
"BJP is the only party which has managed to stay in power for three terms in Bihar and have increased its seat share this time," says PM Modi adding that BJP's governance model is the reason for party's success in Bihar and across the country.
"BJP is the only party which has managed to stay in power for three terms in Bihar and have increased its seat share this time," says PM Modi adding that BJP's governance model is the reason for party's success in Bihar and across the country.
Everyone is asking how did this happen? We can find an answer in yesterday's results. The people of India are repeatedly making it clear that the chance to serve the country will be given to those who work sincerely towards the country's development: PM Modi at BJP HQ in Delhi
Taking a jibe at other Opposition parties and governments, PM Modi said that earlier headlines after elections used to be 'voting booths looted' and now headlines are polling has increased, women voting more than men.
I congratulate every worker of NDA as well as their families for the success of their dedicated work and contribution in the elections. I want to congratulate BJP President JP Nadda ji for the victory in the polls: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
I want to thank the people of the country, not because they made BJP win the polls across the states, but also because all of us enthusiastically participated in the festival of democracy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
PM Narendra Modi addresses party workers at BJP headquarters following the victory of NDA in Bihar Elections 2020. Starting his speech with chants of 'Bharat Mata ki jai', PM Modi thanked his party workers for supporting saffron party in the assembly and bypoll elections.
Bihar polls was India's first big elections after the world was hit by the COVID pandemic. From viewpoint of contributing to the elections to bringing people out to vote for us, it has been a big and defining period: JP Nadda
BJP President JP Nadda addressed the party workers at BJP headquarters i New Delhi. Nadda hailed PM Modi for his strong decision to implement lockdown in the country to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country.
After a long wait, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the BJP headqauarters in New Delhi. After arrival, he was greeted by senior BJP leaders and cheered by hundred of workers of the saffron party who gathered to celebrate party's win in Bihar and bypolls.
JUST IN | Defence Minister and BJP leader Rajnath Singh arrives at party headquarters to take part in the celebrations following the victory of NDA in Bihar Elections 2020. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to arrive at the event shortly.
JUST IN | Defence Minister and BJP leader Rajnath Singh arrives at party headquarters to take part in the celebrations following the victory of NDA in Bihar Elections 2020. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to arrive at the event shortly.
While speaking to ABP News, BJP National President JP Nadda said that people of Bihar and other states have voted for the work of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Nadda said this after arriving at the BJP headquarters in Delhi to celebrate victory in Bihar Assembly Elections and by-elections in other states of the country.
While speaking to ABP News, BJP National President JP Nadda said that people of Bihar and other states have voted for the work of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Nadda said this after arriving at the BJP headquarters in Delhi to celebrate victory in Bihar Assembly Elections and by-elections in other states of the country.
Delhi: BJP President JP Nadda arrives at party headquarters, to take part in the event organised for celebrating the victory of NDA in Bihar Elections 2020. (Photos: ANI)
Delhi: BJP President JP Nadda arrives at party headquarters, to take part in the event organised for celebrating the victory of NDA in Bihar Elections 2020. (Photos: ANI)
Delhi: BJP President JP Nadda arrives at party headquarters, to take part in the event organised for celebrating the victory of NDA in Bihar Elections 2020. (Photos: ANI)
Delhi: BJP President JP Nadda arrives at party headquarters, to take part in the event organised for celebrating the victory of NDA in Bihar Elections 2020. (Photos: ANI)
Over 7 lakh Bihar voters opted for NOTA option
A little over seven lakh voters in Bihar used the 'none of the above' or NOTA option in the assembly elections, according to the Election Commission. According to figures released by the EC, 7,06,252 people or 1.7 per cent of the voters opted for the option whereby they preferred not to vote for any candidate while exercising their democratic right.
Over 4 crore votes were polled in the three-phase elections. Out of nearly 7.3 crore voters, 57.09 per cent had cast votes in the polls.
The 'NOTA' option on electronic voting machines, introduced in 2013, has its own symbol -- a ballot paper with a black cross across it.
A little over seven lakh voters in Bihar used the 'none of the above' or NOTA option in the assembly elections, according to the Election Commission. According to figures released by the EC, 7,06,252 people or 1.7 per cent of the voters opted for the option whereby they preferred not to vote for any candidate while exercising their democratic right.
Over 4 crore votes were polled in the three-phase elections. Out of nearly 7.3 crore voters, 57.09 per cent had cast votes in the polls.
The 'NOTA' option on electronic voting machines, introduced in 2013, has its own symbol -- a ballot paper with a black cross across it.
Chirag cut the branch he was sitting on: Says Manjhi
There's a saying 'don't cut the branch which you sit on'. Same way, Chirag Paswan worked towards defeating the fold he was part of. Result is clear, the branch has been cut, but he also fell... 'apne chirag se bhasm ho gaye hain vo': Jitan Ram Manjhi, Hindustani Awam Morcha
There's a saying 'don't cut the branch which you sit on'. Same way, Chirag Paswan worked towards defeating the fold he was part of. Result is clear, the branch has been cut, but he also fell... 'apne chirag se bhasm ho gaye hain vo': Jitan Ram Manjhi, Hindustani Awam Morcha
Bihar Assembly Poll Results : Well done Tejashwi, Says Shiv Sena
The ruling Shiv Sena thumped the back of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for putting up "a glorious fight single-handedly", leading to the emergence of 'youth power', and fighting against all odds in the just-concluded Bihar Assembly elections.
Terming the results as largely on the expected lines, the Sena on Wednesday said that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) has nevertheless received a major setback at the hustings.
The ruling Shiv Sena thumped the back of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for putting up "a glorious fight single-handedly", leading to the emergence of 'youth power', and fighting against all odds in the just-concluded Bihar Assembly elections.
Terming the results as largely on the expected lines, the Sena on Wednesday said that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) has nevertheless received a major setback at the hustings.
Bihar Election Results LIVE: Will Never Support Nitish Kumar and Sushil Modi, Says Chirag Paswan
After managing to grab just one seat in the high-stake assembly elections, LJP leader Chirag Paswan said, “There will never be my support for Nitish Kumar and Sushil Modi. If he continues to become the Chief Minister of my state, there will not be my support at the state level...We will continue supporting PM Modi at the centre.”
After managing to grab just one seat in the high-stake assembly elections, LJP leader Chirag Paswan said, “There will never be my support for Nitish Kumar and Sushil Modi. If he continues to become the Chief Minister of my state, there will not be my support at the state level...We will continue supporting PM Modi at the centre.”
Bihar Election Results LIVE: Key JDU meet at Nitish Kumar’s residence
A key meeting of JDU leaders will be held today at Nitish Kumar’s residence. Deliberations over government formation strategy will be done at the meeting. Despite the slump in numbers, Nitish Kumar, who was declared the NDA's Chief Ministerial candidate by the BJP brass, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party chief J.P. Nadda, is set to take over the reins of the government.
A key meeting of JDU leaders will be held today at Nitish Kumar’s residence. Deliberations over government formation strategy will be done at the meeting. Despite the slump in numbers, Nitish Kumar, who was declared the NDA's Chief Ministerial candidate by the BJP brass, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party chief J.P. Nadda, is set to take over the reins of the government.
Bihar "Election Results LIVE: PM Modi to reach BJP HQs at 6 pm, will address party workers
After Bihar’s mandate to NDA and BJP’s success in Bypolls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today address party workers at the BJP headquarters at 6 pm today.
After Bihar’s mandate to NDA and BJP’s success in Bypolls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today address party workers at the BJP headquarters at 6 pm today.
Bihar "Election Results LIVE: Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh has offered Nitish Kumar to join hands with Congress and eye national level politics:
After witnessing Nitish Kumar’s weak position within the NDA, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has asked Nitish Kumar to join hands with Congress and enter national level politics. “Nitish ji, Bihar has become small for you, you should enter the politics of India. Do not let the Sangh’s policy of "divide and rule" thrive. Rather consider helping all socialists who believe in the secular ideology to unite,” he tweeted.
“Leave BJP / Sangh. Save the country from getting ruined,” Singh tweeted.
It is to be noted that Congress and RJD are in an alliance in Bihar.
The results to Bihar Assembly polls were announced after 4 am by the Election Commission and the ruling coalition won 125 seats in the 243-member state assembly against 110 clinched by the opposition Grand Alliance.
Bihar "Election Results LIVE: Prakash Javadekar On NDA Win
“Bihar mein bahaar aayi, NDA ne kamaal kiya. The kind of trust Bihar & entire nation has in the leadership of PM Modi - people want progress of the country. They have rejected the kind of politics done by the Opposition parties,” Union Minister Prakash Javadekar has said.
“Bihar mein bahaar aayi, NDA ne kamaal kiya. The kind of trust Bihar & entire nation has in the leadership of PM Modi - people want progress of the country. They have rejected the kind of politics done by the Opposition parties,” Union Minister Prakash Javadekar has said.
Bihar: Posters put up outside BJP office in Patna after NDA registered a victory in Bihar Elections
Bihar Election Results LIVE: LJP chief Chirag Paswan to hold press conference at 11 am today
LJP chief Chirag Paswan will hold a press conference at 11 am today after losing in Bihar Elections.
The BJP emerged victorious on as many as 74 seats while the JD(U) managed to win on 43 seats. Smaller allies, the HAM and the VIP won four seats each.
The Lok Janshakti Party, which had quit the NDA in the state in the run-up to the October-November elections, ended up with only one seat.
LJP chief Chirag Paswan will hold a press conference at 11 am today after losing in Bihar Elections.
The BJP emerged victorious on as many as 74 seats while the JD(U) managed to win on 43 seats. Smaller allies, the HAM and the VIP won four seats each.
The Lok Janshakti Party, which had quit the NDA in the state in the run-up to the October-November elections, ended up with only one seat.
Even though the NDA stormed back to power with a slender majority, the performance of the JDU saw a fall as number of JD(U) lawmakers that came down to 43 from 71 in 2015. Kumar was then a partner in the Grand Alliance which included Lalu Prasad's RJD and the Congress.
The National Democratic Alliance zoomed past the majority mark in Bihar Assembly elections after a daylong see-saw battle with Grand Alliance, the counting for which started on Tuesday and continued till the wee hours of Wednesday. The Nitish Kumar government gets fourth successive term in the state as the alliance beat the 15 years of anti-incumbency.
JP Nadda Thanks People of Bihar | "I wholeheartedly congratulate and thank the people of Bihar for today's mandate," says BJP national president JP Nadda.
Every caste of Bihar has once again denied politics of castetism, hollowism and appeasement and supported NDA government. This is a vicory of hopes and ambitions of every citizen of Bihar. This is a victory of double engine-led by PM Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar. Congratulations of all workers of BJP.
PM Modi declares victory in Bihar elections
Soon after BJP's Bihar Unit addressed press conference expressing confidence about NDA's spectacular win in Bihar Assembly Election, PM Modi too took to Twitter and extended his delight over NDA's steller show in the state.
"People in Bihar has clearly stated that they are aspirant and their priority is "only development". The NDA receiving the blessings of people after 15 years of good governance shows what the dreams and aspirations of Bihar are," PM Modi wrote in Hindi.
Soon after BJP's Bihar Unit addressed press conference expressing confidence about NDA's spectacular win in Bihar Assembly Election, PM Modi too took to Twitter and extended his delight over NDA's steller show in the state.
"People in Bihar has clearly stated that they are aspirant and their priority is "only development". The NDA receiving the blessings of people after 15 years of good governance shows what the dreams and aspirations of Bihar are," PM Modi wrote in Hindi.
A bitter battle is going on for the 243-seat Bihar Assembly between the two alliances. In the midst of this, the RJD has alleged that the JD-U is trying to slow down the pace of counting. It has also alleged that successful candidates are not being given winning certificates.
The official Twitter handle of the party also tweeted out a list of 119 candidates who they claimed had emerged victorious. But the EC's returning officers were not giving them winning certificates, the party alleged.
The official Twitter handle of the party also tweeted out a list of 119 candidates who they claimed had emerged victorious. But the EC's returning officers were not giving them winning certificates, the party alleged.
RJD and Congress delegation arrive at the Election Commission office to raise the issue of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar allegedly influencing counting of votes. (Image: ANI)
RJD and Congress delegation arrive at the Election Commission office to raise the issue of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar allegedly influencing counting of votes. (Image: ANI)
While Chirag Paswan was talking of forming a government in Bihar along with the BJP in the run-up to the Assembly election, his LJP's dismal performance couldn't even get it a spot in the list of parties winning seats in the state on the Election Commission's website, almost 12 hours into the counting.
Bihar assembly elections looked too close to call Tuesday night with the ruling NDA maintaining a slender edge over the RJD-led Grand alliance, winning 12 seats and leading in 109 others.
The RJD, the opposition alliance's spearhead, overtook the BJP at the top of the table, clinching six seats and its nominees leading in 70 others. The BJP has won six seats and is leading in 67.
The RJD, the opposition alliance's spearhead, overtook the BJP at the top of the table, clinching six seats and its nominees leading in 70 others. The BJP has won six seats and is leading in 67.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has alleged manipulation by Election Commission officer claiming that EC official have denied giving them winning certificates.
Will AIMIM, BSP emerge as king-makers in Bihar
The AIMIM, the BSP and Independent candidates set for a win will have extra value amid the extremely tight situation in Bihar as the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan are neck to neck in getting to a simple majority.
Even as the NDA is ahead of the Mahagathbandhan, it is barely at the half-way mark of 122 in the 243-member Bihar Assembly.
In this case, the role of Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM which has won one seat and is leading on four more, the Bahujan Samaj Party which is leading on one seat and two Independent candidates may play a crucial role.
The AIMIM, the BSP and Independent candidates set for a win will have extra value amid the extremely tight situation in Bihar as the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan are neck to neck in getting to a simple majority.
Even as the NDA is ahead of the Mahagathbandhan, it is barely at the half-way mark of 122 in the 243-member Bihar Assembly.
In this case, the role of Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM which has won one seat and is leading on four more, the Bahujan Samaj Party which is leading on one seat and two Independent candidates may play a crucial role.
The BJP appeared set to leave its ally JD(U) far behind in the seat tally in the Bihar assembly elections, emerging as the senior partner in the alliance for the first time in about two decades. The saffron party was leading or had won in 73 seats in the 243-member assembly, while the corresponding figure for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led party was merely 41, according to the Election Commission figures at 7.50 pm.
BREAKING | Rashtriya Janata Party (RJD) leader and Lalu Prasad Yadav's eldest son Tej Pratap Yadav has secured the Hasanpur seat. Tej Pratap has defeated JDU's Raj Kumar Ray by a margin of 21,139 votes.
Most 'muscle men', their kin leading in Bihar Assembly polls
Showcasing their influence, several "muscle men" from various parties, including jailed Anant Singh, who are contesting the Bihar Assembly elections, as well as their wives and sons fielded in their place, were leading in their respective constituencies in Tuesday's vote count.
Contesting from Patna's Mokama as a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate, Anant Singh, a friend-turned-foe of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, was leading by over 30,000 votes against his rival Rajeev Lochan Narayan Singh of the Janata Dal-United (JD-U).
Showcasing their influence, several "muscle men" from various parties, including jailed Anant Singh, who are contesting the Bihar Assembly elections, as well as their wives and sons fielded in their place, were leading in their respective constituencies in Tuesday's vote count.
Contesting from Patna's Mokama as a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate, Anant Singh, a friend-turned-foe of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, was leading by over 30,000 votes against his rival Rajeev Lochan Narayan Singh of the Janata Dal-United (JD-U).
If BJP lets Nitish become Bihar CM, thank Sena, says Raut
Shiv Sena said JD-U leader Nitish Kumar should thank it if he retains the post of Bihar chief minister despite his party winning less seats in the Assembly polls than ally BJP as the latest trends indicate.
"I heard BJP leaders saying in unison (on TV) that only Nitish babu will be the chief minister. Nitish babu should thank Shiv Sena for that. Not keeping promises will not happen in Bihar because the Shiv Sena has shown in Maharashtra what can happen if word is not kept," Sanjay Raut said.
Shiv Sena said JD-U leader Nitish Kumar should thank it if he retains the post of Bihar chief minister despite his party winning less seats in the Assembly polls than ally BJP as the latest trends indicate.
"I heard BJP leaders saying in unison (on TV) that only Nitish babu will be the chief minister. Nitish babu should thank Shiv Sena for that. Not keeping promises will not happen in Bihar because the Shiv Sena has shown in Maharashtra what can happen if word is not kept," Sanjay Raut said.
Pawar praises Tejashwi Yadav for tough fight in Bihar polls
NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said though the trends of Bihar Assembly election results favour the NDA, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav put up a "gritty" fight.
"The trends so far are in favour of the NDA. I think we did not pay attention to the Bihar election. We (NCP) did not contest because we felt that young leadership in the form of Tejashwi Yadav should come forward," Pawar told reporters.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said though the trends of Bihar Assembly election results favour the NDA, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav put up a "gritty" fight.
"The trends so far are in favour of the NDA. I think we did not pay attention to the Bihar election. We (NCP) did not contest because we felt that young leadership in the form of Tejashwi Yadav should come forward," Pawar told reporters.
Bihar polls: BJP wins 5 seats, leads on 68
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday secured victory on five seats in the 243-member Bihar Assembly elections and was leading on 68 seats, emerging as the single largest party in the state.
Latest Election Commission inputs said the counting of votes was still on with more than 2.30 crore votes out of the total 4.10 crore ballots counted so far.
In seven out of 12 declared seats, the Tejashwi Yadav-led Rashtriya Janata Dal secured victory,
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday secured victory on five seats in the 243-member Bihar Assembly elections and was leading on 68 seats, emerging as the single largest party in the state.
Latest Election Commission inputs said the counting of votes was still on with more than 2.30 crore votes out of the total 4.10 crore ballots counted so far.
In seven out of 12 declared seats, the Tejashwi Yadav-led Rashtriya Janata Dal secured victory,
EVMs absolutely robust and tamper-proof: EC
Against the backdrop of some leaders questioning the reliability of EVMs, the Election Commission (EC) asserted on Tuesday that the machines are "absolutely robust and tamper-free".
Responding to a question on doubts being raised by some politicians, Deputy Election Commissioner in-charge of EVMs Sudip Jain told reporters here that the machines are absolutely robust and tamper-proof.
"It has been clarified time and again that EVMs are absolutely robust and tamper-proof. Even the Supreme Court has upheld their integrity more than once," he said.
Against the backdrop of some leaders questioning the reliability of EVMs, the Election Commission (EC) asserted on Tuesday that the machines are "absolutely robust and tamper-free".
Responding to a question on doubts being raised by some politicians, Deputy Election Commissioner in-charge of EVMs Sudip Jain told reporters here that the machines are absolutely robust and tamper-proof.
"It has been clarified time and again that EVMs are absolutely robust and tamper-proof. Even the Supreme Court has upheld their integrity more than once," he said.
Shatrughan Sinha's son Luv trails by over 13K votes
Actor-turned-politician and Shatrughan Sinha's son Luv Sinha, who was in the Bihar electoral fray on a Congress ticket from Bankipur seats appears to be heading for defeat in his debut elections.
After 11 rounds of counting on Tuesday, he was trailing by 13,336 votes against his competitor and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Nitin Nabin who so far got 24,784 votes. On the other hand, Luv got only 11,448 votes so far.
Actor-turned-politician and Shatrughan Sinha's son Luv Sinha, who was in the Bihar electoral fray on a Congress ticket from Bankipur seats appears to be heading for defeat in his debut elections.
After 11 rounds of counting on Tuesday, he was trailing by 13,336 votes against his competitor and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Nitin Nabin who so far got 24,784 votes. On the other hand, Luv got only 11,448 votes so far.
Vote count to continue till late night as counting not slow: EC
Counting of votes for the Bihar assembly elections will take longer than usual and continue till late in the night because of 63 per cent increase in the number of EVMs, the Election Commission said on Tuesday asserting that the pace of counting of votes is not slow.
Briefing reporters in the national capital as the counting progressed in Bihar, EC officials said over 1 crore votes were counted till around 1.30 pm out of nearly 4.16 crore votes polled in the three-phase elections. Out of nearly 7.3 crore voters, 57.09 per cent had cast votes in the polls.
Counting of votes for the Bihar assembly elections will take longer than usual and continue till late in the night because of 63 per cent increase in the number of EVMs, the Election Commission said on Tuesday asserting that the pace of counting of votes is not slow.
Briefing reporters in the national capital as the counting progressed in Bihar, EC officials said over 1 crore votes were counted till around 1.30 pm out of nearly 4.16 crore votes polled in the three-phase elections. Out of nearly 7.3 crore voters, 57.09 per cent had cast votes in the polls.
No dispute regarding NDA leader in Bihar: state BJP chief
With the NDA leading in 128 of the 243 seats in Bihar assembly, BJP state chief Sanjay Jaiswal said there is no dispute regarding who will lead the government if the alliance returns to power in the state.
"The issue has been cleared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party chief J P Nadda much before the elections," he said, while responding to a query whether Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will lead the NDA government if the alliance secures a majority in the assembly.
With the NDA leading in 128 of the 243 seats in Bihar assembly, BJP state chief Sanjay Jaiswal said there is no dispute regarding who will lead the government if the alliance returns to power in the state.
"The issue has been cleared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party chief J P Nadda much before the elections," he said, while responding to a query whether Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will lead the NDA government if the alliance secures a majority in the assembly.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers gather outside the party in Delhi as official trends show NDA's lead in Bihar Assembly Election Results 2020. (Image: ANI)
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers gather outside the party in Delhi as official trends show NDA's lead in Bihar Assembly Election Results 2020. (Image: ANI)
It also said that the counting process will stretch into the night as additional polling stations were set up this time to maintain social distance on the voting day in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
RJD negates poll trends, says Grand Alliance will form govt in Bihar
The RJD on Tuesday claimed that reports from its candidates and workers from across Bihar have suggested that the Grand Alliance is winning the state elections, even as poll trends project otherwise. According to the trends available so far, the NDA is headed for a majority in Bihar, while the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan is trailing.
The RJD on Tuesday claimed that reports from its candidates and workers from across Bihar have suggested that the Grand Alliance is winning the state elections, even as poll trends project otherwise. According to the trends available so far, the NDA is headed for a majority in Bihar, while the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan is trailing.
As per the counting trend, the JD(U)-BJP alliance is now ahead in 132 seats in the state while the MGB is leading on 100 constituencies for the Bihar assembly polls. While the BJP-led NDA fielded candidates on 121 seats, the Nitish Kumar-led party contested on 122 seats.
While the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation believes that along with CPI and CPI-M, it has brought about a re-emergence of Left politics in Bihar as per Assembly polls result trends, it claims that the Mahagathbandhan could have fared better had the Left parties been allotted more seats.
NDA supporters confident of victoy
Meanwhile, with every passing minute, JDU and BJP supporters are making claims of being confident of forming a new government in Bihar under the leadership of Nitish Kumar.
"We are a disciplined party that works well under the leadership of Nitish Kumar. He has taken Bihar on the path of progress. We knew that the results will come in our favour and the trend so far has been according to our expectations," Sanjay Singh, spokesperson of JDU.
Meanwhile, with every passing minute, JDU and BJP supporters are making claims of being confident of forming a new government in Bihar under the leadership of Nitish Kumar.
"We are a disciplined party that works well under the leadership of Nitish Kumar. He has taken Bihar on the path of progress. We knew that the results will come in our favour and the trend so far has been according to our expectations," Sanjay Singh, spokesperson of JDU.
BREAKING | RJD's Lalit Yadav has defeated Janata Dal United (JDU) candidate Faraz Fatmi from Darbhanga Gramin constituency. Darbhanga Rural is an Assembly/Vidhan Sabha seat in Mithila region
Meanwhile, Tejashwi Ydav who is spearheading the Mahagathbandhan has sent a message from his house to the workers and leaders of his party claiming his win. He has also asked his supporters and workers not to let down their excitement go down.
EC trends at 3 pm
As per Election Commission's trends for all 243 seats, NDA leading on 128 seats - BJP 73, JDU 49, VIP 5, HAM 1. Meanwhile, Mahagathbandhan is ahead on 105 seats - RJD 67, Congress 20, Left 18.
Touted to be the third front, BSP is leading on two seats, AIMIM on two, LJP on two & independents on four seats.
As per Election Commission's trends for all 243 seats, NDA leading on 128 seats - BJP 73, JDU 49, VIP 5, HAM 1. Meanwhile, Mahagathbandhan is ahead on 105 seats - RJD 67, Congress 20, Left 18.
Touted to be the third front, BSP is leading on two seats, AIMIM on two, LJP on two & independents on four seats.
Bihar Election Results LIVE: Time To Stop Blaming The EVM, Congress Leader Karti Chidambaram
Congress leader Karti Chidambara has said that EVM system of voting is quite robust, even as Congress leader Udit Raj had alleged EVM hacking earlier in the day. The Plurals Party’s Pushpam Priya, who got even less votes than NOTA option , has also made similar allegations on the BJP. She has alleged that all the votes of Plurals were transferred to NDA.
However, in a rather surprising statement Karti Chidambaram has said, “ Whatever be the outcome of any election, it's time to stop blaming the EVM. In my experience, the EVM system is robust, accurate and dependable.”
Congress leader Karti Chidambara has said that EVM system of voting is quite robust, even as Congress leader Udit Raj had alleged EVM hacking earlier in the day. The Plurals Party’s Pushpam Priya, who got even less votes than NOTA option , has also made similar allegations on the BJP. She has alleged that all the votes of Plurals were transferred to NDA.
However, in a rather surprising statement Karti Chidambaram has said, “ Whatever be the outcome of any election, it's time to stop blaming the EVM. In my experience, the EVM system is robust, accurate and dependable.”
Bihar Election Results LIVE: NDA supporters confident of forming government under Nitish
With every passing minute, JDU and BJP supporters are making claims of being confident of forming a new government in Bihar under the leadership of Nitish Kumar.
Sanjay Singh, spokesperson of the JDU said: "We are a disciplined party that works well under the leadership of Nitish Kumar. He has taken Bihar on the path of progress. We knew that the results will come in our favour and the trend so far has been according to our expectations."
With trends looking positive for the NDA in Bihar for the past couple of hours at 2 pm, both the JDU and the BJP supporters are preparing to celebrate the occasion at their respective offices.
With every passing minute, JDU and BJP supporters are making claims of being confident of forming a new government in Bihar under the leadership of Nitish Kumar.
Sanjay Singh, spokesperson of the JDU said: "We are a disciplined party that works well under the leadership of Nitish Kumar. He has taken Bihar on the path of progress. We knew that the results will come in our favour and the trend so far has been according to our expectations."
With trends looking positive for the NDA in Bihar for the past couple of hours at 2 pm, both the JDU and the BJP supporters are preparing to celebrate the occasion at their respective offices.
Bihar Election Results LIVE: 31 per cent votes counted so far
As many as 1.32 crore votes have been counted so far for the Bihar assembly election results which account for 31 per cent of the votes polled in the three-phase election. Over 57 per cent of about 7.30 crore electors have exercised their franchise in what is the first major election in the country since the onset of the pandemic.
As many as 1.32 crore votes have been counted so far for the Bihar assembly election results which account for 31 per cent of the votes polled in the three-phase election. Over 57 per cent of about 7.30 crore electors have exercised their franchise in what is the first major election in the country since the onset of the pandemic.
Bihar Election Results LIVE: Nitish Kumar Will Be The CM, Say BJP Sources
Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party has outperformed the Janta Dal United in Bihar assembly polls as per the trends so far, the sources inside the party have confirmed that Nitish Kumar will only be the Chief Minister of the state if NDA comes to power again.
Battling strong anti-incumbency forces, Nitish Kumar’s party saw itself shrinking in seat tally as well as vote share in the initial trends, even as its alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party pitched itself as the largest party. So far around 25% of votes have been counted and NDA has taken lead at 132 seats. Within NDA, BJP has emerged strong on 76 seats, while JDU has its lead on 52 seats, signifying that the influence of Nitish Kumar is diminishing. RJD alone is leading on more seats as compared to JDU.
Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party has outperformed the Janta Dal United in Bihar assembly polls as per the trends so far, the sources inside the party have confirmed that Nitish Kumar will only be the Chief Minister of the state if NDA comes to power again.
Battling strong anti-incumbency forces, Nitish Kumar’s party saw itself shrinking in seat tally as well as vote share in the initial trends, even as its alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party pitched itself as the largest party. So far around 25% of votes have been counted and NDA has taken lead at 132 seats. Within NDA, BJP has emerged strong on 76 seats, while JDU has its lead on 52 seats, signifying that the influence of Nitish Kumar is diminishing. RJD alone is leading on more seats as compared to JDU.
Bihar Election Results LIVE: counting will continue till late evening, Says EC
The counting is expected to continue today till late evening, HR Srinivas, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar has said. “Around 4.10 crore votes were cast, 92 lakh votes counted so far. Earlier there used to be 25-26 rounds of counting, this time it went up to around 35 rounds. So the counting will continue till late evening,” he said.
"In some Assembly Constituencies (ACs) there are fewer polling stations, counting will conclude in 24-25 rounds. But we also have some ACs, where there will be 50-51 rounds. On average, we'll have 30-35 rounds of counting per AC," he added.
The counting is expected to continue today till late evening, HR Srinivas, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar has said. “Around 4.10 crore votes were cast, 92 lakh votes counted so far. Earlier there used to be 25-26 rounds of counting, this time it went up to around 35 rounds. So the counting will continue till late evening,” he said.
"In some Assembly Constituencies (ACs) there are fewer polling stations, counting will conclude in 24-25 rounds. But we also have some ACs, where there will be 50-51 rounds. On average, we'll have 30-35 rounds of counting per AC," he added.
Bihar Election Results LIVE: Within NDA, BJP outnumbers JDU
Within the NDA, Bharatiya Janata Party has emerged as the largest party with 72 seats in its tally after the first 5 hours of counting. JDU has shrunk to 50 seats.
As the BJP is emerging as the single-largest party in the state but the Congress is not able to repeat its 2015 performance of 27 seats and the Mahagathbandhan is behind the NDA.
Within the NDA, Bharatiya Janata Party has emerged as the largest party with 72 seats in its tally after the first 5 hours of counting. JDU has shrunk to 50 seats.
As the BJP is emerging as the single-largest party in the state but the Congress is not able to repeat its 2015 performance of 27 seats and the Mahagathbandhan is behind the NDA.
Bihar Election Results LIVE: Congress Leader Questions EVM
As the Congress seems in a difficult position in the Bihar assembly elections, failing to hold grounds in the state, party leader Dr Udit Raj has once again raked the EVM issue. “When the direction of the devices going towards Mars and moon can be controlled from the Earth then why can't the EVMs be hacked?' he has said in a tweet in Hindi.
Congress leaders feel that though the party contested on 70 seats but they were tough contests as on these seats the BJP had a strong presence. The RJD conceded those seats which were either urban seats or were strong BJP bastions.
As the Congress seems in a difficult position in the Bihar assembly elections, failing to hold grounds in the state, party leader Dr Udit Raj has once again raked the EVM issue. “When the direction of the devices going towards Mars and moon can be controlled from the Earth then why can't the EVMs be hacked?' he has said in a tweet in Hindi.
Congress leaders feel that though the party contested on 70 seats but they were tough contests as on these seats the BJP had a strong presence. The RJD conceded those seats which were either urban seats or were strong BJP bastions.
Bihar Election Results LIVE: Stakes High For JDU, BJP As Several Ministers In Fray
Today’s counting will also decide the political fate of nearly a dozen of ministers.
Prominent among them are Nand Kishore Yadav (Patna Sahib), Pramod Kumar (Motihari), Rana Randhir (Madhuban), Suresh Sharma (Muzaffarpur), Shrawan Kumar (Nalanda), Jai Kumar Singh (Dinara) and Krishnanandan Prasad Verma (Jehanabad).
Today’s counting will also decide the political fate of nearly a dozen of ministers.
Prominent among them are Nand Kishore Yadav (Patna Sahib), Pramod Kumar (Motihari), Rana Randhir (Madhuban), Suresh Sharma (Muzaffarpur), Shrawan Kumar (Nalanda), Jai Kumar Singh (Dinara) and Krishnanandan Prasad Verma (Jehanabad).
Bihar Election Results LIVE: Congress misses mark as BJP gains in Bihar polls
As the trends are coming in from polling centres, the BJP is emerging as the single-largest party in the state but the Congress is not able to repeat its 2015 performance of 27 seats and the Mahagathbandhan is behind the NDA.
Congress leaders say while it's early to comment on the outcome of counting trends but the BJP is more comfortable on seats fought by the Congress. Also, the RJD despite being popular, could not get the popular votes as per trends till 12 noon.
Congress leaders feel that though the party contested on 70 seats but they were tough contests as on these seats the BJP had a strong presence. The RJD conceded those seats which were either urban seats or were strong BJP bastions.
As the trends are coming in from polling centres, the BJP is emerging as the single-largest party in the state but the Congress is not able to repeat its 2015 performance of 27 seats and the Mahagathbandhan is behind the NDA.
Congress leaders say while it's early to comment on the outcome of counting trends but the BJP is more comfortable on seats fought by the Congress. Also, the RJD despite being popular, could not get the popular votes as per trends till 12 noon.
Congress leaders feel that though the party contested on 70 seats but they were tough contests as on these seats the BJP had a strong presence. The RJD conceded those seats which were either urban seats or were strong BJP bastions.
Bihar Election Results LIVE: BJP Supporters Rejoice As NDA Secures A comfortable Lead
Patna: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters react as officials count votes during counting day of Bihar Assembly polls, in Patna, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020.
Bihar Election Results LIVE: NDA Crosses Halfway Mark As Per EC Trends
A thrilling contest is being witnessed in Bihar as the NDA and Grand Alliance display mercurial drifts in trends. As per the Election Commission trends, NDA crosses halfway mark as per EC trends, leading on 131 seats , Mahagathbandhan ahead on 99 seats.
A thrilling contest is being witnessed in Bihar as the NDA and Grand Alliance display mercurial drifts in trends. As per the Election Commission trends, NDA crosses halfway mark as per EC trends, leading on 131 seats , Mahagathbandhan ahead on 99 seats.
Bihar Election Results LIVE: A look at how key candidates are performing
A nail-biting contest is being witnessed in Bihar assembly elections. The high-stake elections is witnessing several key candidates in fray, with both the Yadav scions contesting on their strongholds. The Plurals Party’s Pushpam Priya, who has emerged as the female face of Bihar polls is also being watched as she makes her electoral debut. From the newbies like Shreyasi Singh to veterans like Chandrika Rai, below is the list of key candidates and who is leading or trailing in their respective battlegrounds.
Tejashwi Yadav: Leading
Tej Pratap Yadav: Leading
Pushpam Priya: Trailing
Nand Kishor Yadav: Trailing
Rana Randhir Singh: Leading
Jitan Ram Manjhi: Trailing
Pappu Yadav: Trailing
Chandrika Rai: Leading
Note : These trends are transient and may change soon.
A nail-biting contest is being witnessed in Bihar assembly elections. The high-stake elections is witnessing several key candidates in fray, with both the Yadav scions contesting on their strongholds. The Plurals Party’s Pushpam Priya, who has emerged as the female face of Bihar polls is also being watched as she makes her electoral debut. From the newbies like Shreyasi Singh to veterans like Chandrika Rai, below is the list of key candidates and who is leading or trailing in their respective battlegrounds.
Tejashwi Yadav: Leading
Tej Pratap Yadav: Leading
Pushpam Priya: Trailing
Nand Kishor Yadav: Trailing
Rana Randhir Singh: Leading
Jitan Ram Manjhi: Trailing
Pappu Yadav: Trailing
Chandrika Rai: Leading
Note : These trends are transient and may change soon.
Bihar Election Results LIVE: NDA again takes good lead, crossed majority mark
A thrilling contest is being witnessed in Bihar as the NDA and Grand Alliance display mercurial drifts. Initially Grand Alliance sprinted to a quick majority mark, later it fell back beyond 110 seats. NDA has now taken lead and has now 124 seats in its strongbox.
Most exit polls have predicted a rout for the ruling JD(U)-BJP combine and a resounding victory for the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) led by RJD''s 31-year-old chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav
A thrilling contest is being witnessed in Bihar as the NDA and Grand Alliance display mercurial drifts. Initially Grand Alliance sprinted to a quick majority mark, later it fell back beyond 110 seats. NDA has now taken lead and has now 124 seats in its strongbox.
Most exit polls have predicted a rout for the ruling JD(U)-BJP combine and a resounding victory for the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) led by RJD''s 31-year-old chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav
Bihar Election Results LIVE: EC Trends on 200 seats
EC trends for 200 of 243 seats:
NDA leading on 102 seats - BJP 54, JDU-42, Vikassheel Insaan Party-5, HAM-1
Mahagathbandhan ahead on 88 seats - RJD 57, Congress 17, Left 14 BSP leading on one seat, LJP on 4, while AIMIM is ahead on 2 & independents on 3
A total of 3,733 candidates are in the fray, including 371 women and a transgender. Most exit polls have predicted a rout for the ruling JD(U)-BJP combine and a resounding victory for the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) led by RJD''s 31-year-old chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav
EC trends for 200 of 243 seats:
NDA leading on 102 seats - BJP 54, JDU-42, Vikassheel Insaan Party-5, HAM-1
Mahagathbandhan ahead on 88 seats - RJD 57, Congress 17, Left 14 BSP leading on one seat, LJP on 4, while AIMIM is ahead on 2 & independents on 3
A total of 3,733 candidates are in the fray, including 371 women and a transgender. Most exit polls have predicted a rout for the ruling JD(U)-BJP combine and a resounding victory for the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) led by RJD''s 31-year-old chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav
Bihar Election Results LIVE: A Look At EC Trends
EC trends for 161 of 243 seats have been released. NDA is leading on 81 seats - BJP 42, JDU 34, Vikassheel Insaan Party 5. Mahagathbandhan is ahead on 75 seats - RJD 51, Congress 13 and Left on 11. BSP has a lead on one seat, LJP on two, while AIMIM and an independent ahead on one each.
EC trends for 161 of 243 seats have been released. NDA is leading on 81 seats - BJP 42, JDU 34, Vikassheel Insaan Party 5. Mahagathbandhan is ahead on 75 seats - RJD 51, Congress 13 and Left on 11. BSP has a lead on one seat, LJP on two, while AIMIM and an independent ahead on one each.
Bihar Election Results 2020 LIVE: Tej Pratap Yadav trails
Elder son of Lalu Yadav and former minister in RJD-JDU government, Tej Pratap Yadav is trailing in his constituency Hasanpur, in what can be turned as an unexpected twist by the RJD.
Tejashwi Yadav continues to lead in Raghopur.
Tej Pratap is trailing behind JDU's Raj Kumar Ray from Hasanpur seat in Samastipur district.
Elder son of Lalu Yadav and former minister in RJD-JDU government, Tej Pratap Yadav is trailing in his constituency Hasanpur, in what can be turned as an unexpected twist by the RJD.
Tejashwi Yadav continues to lead in Raghopur.
Tej Pratap is trailing behind JDU's Raj Kumar Ray from Hasanpur seat in Samastipur district.
Bihar Election Results LIVE: NDA Crossed Majority-Mark
NDA has crossed the majority mark after two hours of counting, as their tally reached 125. Initially Tejashwi Yadav led Grand Alliance had taken a massive lead, but NDA recovered quickly. However, the trends are fluctuating.
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NDA: 125
Grand Alliance: 109
LJP: 7
Others: 2
NDA has crossed the majority mark after two hours of counting, as their tally reached 125. Initially Tejashwi Yadav led Grand Alliance had taken a massive lead, but NDA recovered quickly. However, the trends are fluctuating.
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NDA: 125
Grand Alliance: 109
LJP: 7
Others: 2
Bihar Election Results LIVE: NDA Surpasses Grand Alliance In Initial Trends
In a sudden twist of fate, NDA has now taken a lead surpassing Mahagathbandhan’s tally. Tejashi Yadav-led Grand Alliance was leading on majority of seats in the initial hours, However, its lead was short-lived as NDA which includes the combined front of JDU, BJP, HAM and VIP is now leading on 119 seats. Grand Alliance was leading on over 122 seats, crossing the majority mark, but has now fallen to 114 seats.
NDA: 118
Grand Alliance: 115
LJP: 8
Others: 2
In a sudden twist of fate, NDA has now taken a lead surpassing Mahagathbandhan’s tally. Tejashi Yadav-led Grand Alliance was leading on majority of seats in the initial hours, However, its lead was short-lived as NDA which includes the combined front of JDU, BJP, HAM and VIP is now leading on 119 seats. Grand Alliance was leading on over 122 seats, crossing the majority mark, but has now fallen to 114 seats.
NDA: 118
Grand Alliance: 115
LJP: 8
Others: 2
Bihar Election Results LIVE: Here’s A Look At The Latest Trends
The initial trends have predicted a clear majority for the Grand Alliance, which shot up to massive lead in the first few hours of the counting. Though NDA seemed to be flailing initially, it later made rapid strides and inched closer to Grand Alliance numbers. The trends as of now are as follows.
NDA: 109
Grand Alliance: 122
LJP: 7
Others: 2
The initial trends have predicted a clear majority for the Grand Alliance, which shot up to massive lead in the first few hours of the counting. Though NDA seemed to be flailing initially, it later made rapid strides and inched closer to Grand Alliance numbers. The trends as of now are as follows.
NDA: 109
Grand Alliance: 122
LJP: 7
Others: 2
Bihar Election Results LIVE: Tejashwi Yadav Gets Clear Majority in Initial Trends
The exit poll predictions seem to be translating in reality for the Grand Alliance. The alliance spearheaded by Yadav scion has taken an early lead on majority of seats. As per the latest inputs, Grand Alliance is leading on 126 seats. NDA is leading on 109 seats. However, the trends are mercurial and a clearer picture will emerge after some time.
Tejashwi Yadav, Chief Ministerial candidate of the opposition who is projected to encompass a massive vote share this time is leading in his constituency Raghopur. HAM party chief Jitan Ram Manjhi is also leading from his constituency.
The exit poll predictions seem to be translating in reality for the Grand Alliance. The alliance spearheaded by Yadav scion has taken an early lead on majority of seats. As per the latest inputs, Grand Alliance is leading on 126 seats. NDA is leading on 109 seats. However, the trends are mercurial and a clearer picture will emerge after some time.
Tejashwi Yadav, Chief Ministerial candidate of the opposition who is projected to encompass a massive vote share this time is leading in his constituency Raghopur. HAM party chief Jitan Ram Manjhi is also leading from his constituency.
According to official Election Commission trends, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leads on Darbhanga assembly seat.
The initial trends of postal ballot are in the favour of the Tejashwi Yadav-led Grand Alliance which has already maintained its lead over 115 seats. The NDA is leading on 92 seats as per the latest trends.
The initial trends of postal ballot are in the favour of the Tejashwi Yadav-led Grand Alliance which has already maintained its lead over 115 seats. The NDA is leading on 92 seats as per the latest trends.
Bihar Election Result 2020 LIVE Updates | Outcome in 2015: The alliances were composed very differently five years ago. JD(U) was part of the Mahagathbandhan in the previous assembly polls. Plus, the LJP had fought the 2015 polls as part of the NDA.
> JDU: 71
> RJD: 80
> Congress: 27
> BJP: 53
> LJP: 2
> RLSP: 2
> Left parties: 3
> JDU: 71
> RJD: 80
> Congress: 27
> BJP: 53
> LJP: 2
> RLSP: 2
> Left parties: 3
It's Concerning: BJP leader Manoj Tiwari reacts to Grand Alliance Taking Early Lead In Postal Ballots
BJP's Manoj Tiwari has said that the initial trends present a concerning picture. The initial trends are in the favour of Tejaswhi Yadav-led Grand Alliance. As per the real-time trends, the alliance led by the Yadav scion is leading on 100 seats, almost double the seats on which NDA is leading.
A total of 3,733 candidates are in the fray, including 371 women and a transgender. Most exit polls have predicted a rout for the ruling JD(U)-BJP combine and a resounding victory for the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) led by RJD''s 31-year-old chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav
BJP's Manoj Tiwari has said that the initial trends present a concerning picture. The initial trends are in the favour of Tejaswhi Yadav-led Grand Alliance. As per the real-time trends, the alliance led by the Yadav scion is leading on 100 seats, almost double the seats on which NDA is leading.
A total of 3,733 candidates are in the fray, including 371 women and a transgender. Most exit polls have predicted a rout for the ruling JD(U)-BJP combine and a resounding victory for the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) led by RJD''s 31-year-old chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav
Bihar Election Results LIVE: Key candidates Tejashwi Yadav, Jitan Ram Manjhi lead in their respective seats
Tejashwi Yadav, Chief Ministerial candidate of the opposition who is projected to encompass a massive vote share this time is leading in his constituency Raghopur. HAM party chief Jitan Ram Manjhi is also leading from his constituency.
A total of 3,733 candidates are in the fray, including 371 women and a transgender. Most exit polls have predicted a rout for the ruling JD(U)-BJP combine and a resounding victory for the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) led by RJD''s 31-year-old chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav
Tejashwi Yadav, Chief Ministerial candidate of the opposition who is projected to encompass a massive vote share this time is leading in his constituency Raghopur. HAM party chief Jitan Ram Manjhi is also leading from his constituency.
A total of 3,733 candidates are in the fray, including 371 women and a transgender. Most exit polls have predicted a rout for the ruling JD(U)-BJP combine and a resounding victory for the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) led by RJD''s 31-year-old chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav
Bihar Election Results LIVE: Trends from Jamui, Shreyasi Singh leads
Indian shooter Shreyasi Singh is leading in the initial trends in Jamui assembly seat
Indian shooter Shreyasi Singh is leading in the initial trends in Jamui assembly seat
Votes are also being simultaneously counted for the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha by-poll, which was necessitated by the death of JD(U) MP Baidyanath Mahto.
Bihar Election Results LIVE: RJD candidate Randhir Singh, son of former MP Prabhunath Singh of Maharajganj, is leading from Chhapra
Bihar Election Results LIVE: Neck and Neck Contest in Initial Counting of Postal Ballots
As per the earliest trend in the first hour of counting, both RJD and BJP are engaged in a nail-biting contest as of now. It is to be noted that only postal ballots are being counted as of now. After this, the EVM votes will be counted.
As per the earliest trend in the first hour of counting, both RJD and BJP are engaged in a nail-biting contest as of now. It is to be noted that only postal ballots are being counted as of now. After this, the EVM votes will be counted.
Bihar Election Results LIVE: Counting Is Underway For Postal Ballots, Initial Trends Support BJP
As per the postal ballot trends at 8:09 am the trends are as follows
BJP: 5
RJD: 4
As per the postal ballot trends at 8:09 am the trends are as follows
BJP: 5
RJD: 4
Bihar Election Results LIVE: Counting Begins For 243 Seats
Counting has begun for Bihar assembly polls. The voting across 243-assembly constituencies in Bihar was held in three phases on October 28, November 3, and November 7 to decide the fate of 3,755 candidates.
Counting has begun for Bihar assembly polls. The voting across 243-assembly constituencies in Bihar was held in three phases on October 28, November 3, and November 7 to decide the fate of 3,755 candidates.
Bihar Election Results LIVE: Voter Turnout In Polls
Over 7,29,27,396 electors were eligible to vote in Bihar polls and the voter turnout was at 57.05 per cent, which was 0.39 per cent higher compared to 56.66 per cent in 2015 elections.
Over 7,29,27,396 electors were eligible to vote in Bihar polls and the voter turnout was at 57.05 per cent, which was 0.39 per cent higher compared to 56.66 per cent in 2015 elections.
Bihar Election Results LIVE:
Bihar is the first state where the full-fledged election was held after the coronavirus outbreak in India. The voting across 243-assembly constituencies in Bihar was held in three phases on October 28, November 3, and November 7 to decide the fate of 3,755 candidates.
Bihar is the first state where the full-fledged election was held after the coronavirus outbreak in India. The voting across 243-assembly constituencies in Bihar was held in three phases on October 28, November 3, and November 7 to decide the fate of 3,755 candidates.
Bihar Election Results LIVE: Counting To Begin In Half An Hour
ABP News will be showing all real-time trends and results of elections as the counting begins at 8 am.
ABP News will be showing all real-time trends and results of elections as the counting begins at 8 am.
Bihar Election Results LIVE: CM's chair is birthday gift to Tejashwi, says brother Tej Pratap
Exuberant over the results of exit polls, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tej Pratap Yadav on Monday said that he has given the CM's chair as a birthday gift to Tejashwi Yadav.
Tejashwi turned 31 years old on Monday and his birthday is being celebrated by supporters of the RJD across the state.
"The people of Bihar have said no to Nitish Kumar in this election. They have supported us due to the JD(U) government's inability to address issues like unemployment in state. Besides, his government is also involved in corruptions and scam," alleged Tej Pratap.
Exuberant over the results of exit polls, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tej Pratap Yadav on Monday said that he has given the CM's chair as a birthday gift to Tejashwi Yadav.
Tejashwi turned 31 years old on Monday and his birthday is being celebrated by supporters of the RJD across the state.
"The people of Bihar have said no to Nitish Kumar in this election. They have supported us due to the JD(U) government's inability to address issues like unemployment in state. Besides, his government is also involved in corruptions and scam," alleged Tej Pratap.
Bihar Election Results LIVE : If Grand Alliance wins in Bihar, Tejashwi will be second to be third CM from family
With many Bihar exit polls predicting victory for the Rashtriya Janata Dal-led Grand Alliance, if Tejashwi Yadav wins big in the Bihar Assembly polls on Tuesday, then he will be the second leader to join the elite league of a third Chief Minister from a political family.
With many Bihar exit polls predicting victory for the Rashtriya Janata Dal-led Grand Alliance, if Tejashwi Yadav wins big in the Bihar Assembly polls on Tuesday, then he will be the second leader to join the elite league of a third Chief Minister from a political family.
Bihar Elections Today : What is the majority mark in Bihar Assembly? The majority mark in Bihar Assembly is 122.