'Victory of good governance': Modi as NDA sweeps Bihar polls
What's the story
As the NDA heads for a landslide victory in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said good governance and development have won. In a post on X, he said the people gave the ruling alliance a huge victory after witnessing its track record and vision to "take the state to new heights." "Victory of good governance has been achieved...Victory of development has been achieved. Victory of the spirit of public welfare has been achieved. Victory of social justice has been achieved."
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Congratulations to CM
He further said that this "resounding public mandate will empower us to serve the people and work with a new resolve for Bihar." "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ji and our NDA family colleagues Chirag Paswan ji, Jitan Ram Manjhi ji, and Upendra Kushwaha ji for this resounding victory," he added.
Election update
NDA's commanding lead in Bihar polls
The NDA is leading on 211 seats, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at 95, Janata Dal (United) at 84, LJP(RV) at 23, Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) at five, and Rashtriya Loktantrik Morcha (RLM) at four. Meanwhile, the Mahagathbandhan is trailing behind with only 28 seats—24 for RJD and two for Congress. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is leading on one seat while All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) leads six seats.
Leadership test
Nitish Kumar's government faces voter scrutiny
For Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, this election was a litmus test of his political endurance and public trust. Despite being in power for nearly two decades, Kumar has faced criticism over shifting political alignments. However, current projections indicate a renewed wave of support for his governance model.