Fri Nov 14 06:50:31 UTC 2025: Summary:
The news article, published in The Hindu’s e-Paper on November 14, 2025, reports on the early results of the Bihar Assembly elections. Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) Chief Jitan Ram Manjhi expressed confidence that the ruling NDA alliance would win over 160 seats in the 243-member assembly, with his party expected to secure at least six seats. Early trends showed the NDA leading in 166 seats, while the opposition INDIA bloc trailed significantly with only 59 seats. Manjhi credited the NDA’s performance to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s governance and commended the Election Commission for conducting fair elections. The BJP and JD(U) were leading in a majority of seats in the NDA alliance.
News Article:
NDA Poised for Victory in Bihar Assembly Elections, Says HAM (S) Chief
Patna, November 14, 2025 – The ruling NDA (National Democratic Alliance) is on track to secure a decisive victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, according to Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) [HAM(S)] Chief Jitan Ram Manjhi. Early trends indicate the alliance is leading in over 160 seats, surpassing the majority mark of 122 in the 243-member assembly.
Speaking to reporters today, Manjhi expressed confidence that his party, a constituent of the NDA, would win at least six constituencies. “Poll results show more than 160 seats for the NDA. The HAM is ahead in four to five seats as of now, and we expect at least six seats,” he stated.
The opposition INDIA bloc is trailing significantly, currently leading in only 59 seats. The final results are still pending as vote counting continues.
Manjhi attributed the NDA’s strong performance to the “good governance” of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and praised the Election Commission for ensuring free and fair elections.
As of the latest update, the BJP is leading in 72 seats, its ally JD(U) in 71, the LJP(RV) in 18, the HAM (S) in four, and the RLM in one. Within the opposition bloc, the RJD is leading in 43 seats, followed by the Congress with eight.
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