Patna: After the conclusion of the second phase of polling in Bihar, exit polls suggest that the NDA alliance is likely to form the next government in the state. The official results will be declared on November 14.
Bihar went to polls in two phases for a total of 243 assembly seats. The first phase, held on November 6 for 121 seats, recorded a voter turnout of 65%, while the second phase saw a record turnout of 68.44% for 122 seats.
According to various exit polls:
People’s Insight: NDA 133-148 seats, Mahagathbandhan 75-101, Jan Suraj Party 0-2, Others 2-8
Matrize: NDA 147-167, Mahagathbandhan 70-90, Jan Suraj Party 0-2, Others 2-8
People’s Pulse: NDA 133-159, Mahagathbandhan 75-101, Jan Suraj Party 0-5, Others 2-8
JVC: NDA 135-150, Mahagathbandhan 88-103, Jan Suraj Party 0-1, Others 3-6
P-Marg: NDA 142-162, Mahagathbandhan 88-103, Jan Suraj Party 1-4, Others 0-3
Chanakya Strategies: NDA 130-138, Mahagathbandhan 100-108, Jan Suraj Party 0-0, Others 3-5
In the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections, the NDA had won 125 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan secured 110 seats. This time, exit polls suggest the NDA could gain 20-35 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan may see a reduction in its tally.
A majority in the Bihar Assembly requires 122 seats.
