Will Modi-Nitish Partnership Be Able To Repeat 2019 Victory?
As the nation awaits the Lok Sabha election results, Bihar stands at the epicentre of political anticipation. The state, with its 40 parliamentary seats, holds significant sway in determining the composition of the central government.
Historically, Bihar has been a battleground of intense electoral competition, and this year is no exception. The state's political landscape is characterised by its unique blend of regional dynamics, caste equations, and development issues.
The anticipation in Bihar is palpable, with major political players like the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)], Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and the Indian National Congress (INC) vying for dominance. The BJP and JD(U), allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), have campaigned vigorously, banking on the development narrative and the charisma of PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar. They are hoping to capitalise on their previous performance and the numerous welfare schemes launched over the past few years.
On the other hand, the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance), led by the RJD and including the Congress, has posed a formidable challenge, focusing on issues like unemployment, social justice, and the agrarian crisis. Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD’s young leader, has emerged as a significant force, rallying the youth and marginalised communities with promises of job creation and inclusive development. The Congress, while struggling to regain its lost ground, has also been an essential component of this coalition, contributing to a united front against the NDA.
Voter turnout in Bihar has been robust, reflecting the high stakes and the citizens' desire for change or continuity. The rural-urban divide, caste dynamics, and regional issues such as flood management and infrastructure development have all played pivotal roles in shaping voter preferences.
As the counting progresses, all eyes are on the key constituencies like Patna Sahib, Begusarai, Hajipur and Pataliputra, which have seen high-profile contests. The results in Bihar are expected to be a bellwether for the national political climate, indicating whether the electorate favours the NDA's development-centric approach or the Grand Alliance's call for social justice and economic reforms. The anticipation and suspense are set to culminate in a defining moment for Bihar and the nation's political future.
"INDIA Alliance Is Going To Form The Government": Tejashwi Yadav
“INDIA alliance is going to form the government. We won't get anything less than 295 seats. If you talk about 'Modiji ka exit poll', they have shown a positive swing of 14 per cent for us in Bihar, on the other hand, it is a 7 per cent negative swing for Modiji and his alliance partners. In Bihar, we will get nothing less than 25 seats," says RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav ahead of Lok Sabha election results 2024.
Early trends at 8:30 am show BJP's R K Singh is leading in Arrah, Giriraj Singh of the BJP is leading from Begusarai, BJP's Mithilesh Tiwari is leading from Buxar, From Darbhanga, BJP's Gopal Jee Thakur is leading, Jitan Ram Manjhi of the NDA is leading from Gaya
BJP workers perform hawan and pooja in Patna
As per update at 9:20 am, BJP is leading on 2 seats, JDU on 1, RJD on 1 and HAMS is leading on 1
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As per Election Commission data on its website at 9:30 am, BJP is leading on 5 seats, Lok Janshakti Party(Ram Vilas) - LJPRV on 2, Congress on 1 seat, RJD, JDU, VSIP and HAMS on 1 each
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BJP's Giriraj Singh is leading from Begusarai
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As per Election Commission data on its website at 9:50 am, independent candidate Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav is trailing from Purnia
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Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh leads in Bihar's Karakat
Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh, who contested as an Independent candidate from Bihar's Karakat seat, was leading over his nearest rival Raja Ram Singh Kushwaha of CPI (ML) Liberation by 179 votes.
Former Union minister Upendra Kushwaha, the Rashtriya Lok Morcha candidate, was trailing.
As per the EC, Singh has polled 4,752 votes, followed by 4,573 of Raja Ram Singh Kushwaha and 3,550 of Upendra Kushwaha.
BJP leader and former law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad is leading from Patna Sahib constituency with 55,789 votes
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"I have no doubts, I will make the final comments upon winning. All I can say is that ours will be a very decisive victory. People of India are blessing the NDA, under the leadership of PM Modi," says Prasad.
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)'s Chirag Paswan is leading from Hajipur with 30, 471 votes
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As per early trends, out of the 40 seats, BJP is leading on 33 seats, INDIA alliance on 7
Former Bihar chief minister and founder of Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) Jitan Ram Manjhi an ally of NDA is leading by 29,767 votes over his nearest rival Kumar Sarvjeet of RJD in Gaya Lok Sabha seat, according to early trends available on the EC website.
As predicted by major exit polls, the NDA and JD(U), together, are leading on 32 seats, while the INDIA alliance is ahead on 8 seats
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RJD's Misa Bharti is leading, Rohini Acharya is trailing
Misa Bharti, RJD candidate and elder daughter of party supremo Lalu Prasad, is leading by 26,816 votes over her nearest rival, Ram Kripal Yadav of BJP, in Patliputra Lok Sabha constituency.
However, Rohini Acharya, Lalu's other daughter who is an RJD nominee from Saran Lok Sabha constituency, is trailing by 6,633 votes over her nearest rival and BJP candidate Rajiv Pratap Rudy.
LJP'S Chirag Paswan Likely To Maintain 100% Strike Rate With Lead On 5 Seats
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CPI(ML) Liberation's Shiv Prakash Ranjan leads in Bihar's Agiaon with 5,197
Communist Party of India (Marxist Leninist) Liberation's candidate Shiv Prakash Ranjan is leading by 5,197 votes over his nearest rival Prabhunath Prasad of Janata Dal (United) in Agiaon assembly constituency bypoll, officials said.
The Agiaon assembly segment, under Arrah Lok Sabha seat, had recorded a turnout of 46 per cent in the polls held on June 1.
The bypoll was necessitated due to the disqualification of CPI (ML) Liberation MLA Manoj Manzil following his conviction in a murder case.
Rohini Acharya continues to trail
Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter Rohini Acharya continues to trail behind BJP candidate Rajiv Pratap Rudy from the Saran Lok Sabha constituency.
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We will continue to be with the NDA: JD(U) spokesperson KC Tyagi
Chirag Paswan, Set To Win From Hajipur With Huge Margin, Praises PM Modi's Leadership
"I want to congratulate My Prime Minister Modi because, for the third time under his leadership, NDA govt is going to be formed. This 3rd term under the leadership of PM Modi will take the country to new heights, which he has promised the country..." says Paswan.
Jitan Ram Manjhi Wins From Gaya With 4,94, 960 votes
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