BJP emerges as senior partner in Bihar NDA, leaves JD(U) far behind

The BJP appeared set to leave its ally JD(U) far behind in the seat tally in theBihar assembly elections, emerging as the senior partner in the alliance for the first time in about two decades.

The saffron party was leading or had won in 73 seats in the 243-member assembly, while the corresponding figure for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led party was merely 41, according to the Election Commission figures at 7.50 pm.