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NDA Secures Victory in Bihar Assembly Elections

Patna, Bihar – The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the BJP and JDU, has secured a decisive victory in the Bihar Assembly Elections, according to vote counts concluded late last night. Results for all 243 constituencies have been declared with the NDA securing 168 seats, leaving the opposition Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) far behind with 26 seats.

The BJP emerged as the largest party with 80 seats, followed by the JDU with 67. Other parties that secured seats included Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) (20), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) (16), Indian National Congress (INC) (4), All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) (5), Hindustan Awam Morcha (Secular) (4), Rashtriya Lok Morcha (3), Communist Party of India (ML) Liberation (2), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (1).

AIMIM’s performance was a notable highlight, with the party winning five seats in the Seemanchal region. Party leader Asaduddin Owaisi thanked the people of Seemanchal for their support and pledged to continue fighting for their rights.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed party workers at the BJP headquarters in Delhi, crediting the victory to the NDA’s focus on development and good governance. He also praised the “new MY (Mahila and Youth) formula” that resonated with voters, especially women and young people. Modi lauded the leadership of Nitish Kumar and thanked NDA workers for their efforts.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his gratitude to the voters and Prime Minister Modi for their support. He also thanked the NDA alliance partners.

The results signal a continuation of NDA rule in Bihar. The opposition Mahagathbandhan conceded defeat.

As counting progressed throughout the day, various political figures offered their reactions. RJD leaders alleged slow vote-counting and discrepancies in the Election Commission’s website updates.

This election has solidified the NDA’s position in Bihar and sets the stage for the next phase of governance in the state.

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