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Bihar Assembly Election 2020 [Live Updates]
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Patna: With exit polls having predicted clear victory for RJD-led Grand Alliance, the candidates across the divide are sitting either finger crossed or nail-biting.
It means fate of over 3,700 candidates in race to 243 seats of the state Assembly will be decided in a few hours from now.
Counting is underway amid tight security at 55 locations in 38 districts of the state. Alongside, precautions against covid situation are in place.
The polls saw over 7.30 crore electors voting to choose the next government in the state, in the first major polls following covid pandemic.
Exit polls project a sweeping victory for the Grand Alliance led by RJD, and its chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav coming to power.
Bihar voted for the 243-member Assembly in three phases -- October 28, November 3 and November 7.
The RJD had won 80 seats in the 2015 Assembly polls, while the JD(U) won 71 seats. The BJP had won 53 seats and the LJP managed two seats.
The Bihar election is being seen as a referendum on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, whose JD(U) is in alliance with the BJP-led NDA. Nitish Kumar has governed Bihar three times in a row since 2005.
Live Updates
10 Nov 2020 5:04 PM GMTResults declared for 142 seats out of the total 243, NDA wins 72, Mahagathbandhan 65
Results declared for 142 seats out of the total 243.
NDA wins 72 seats (BJP 39, JDU 27, VIP 4, HAM 2) and leading on 51 while Mahagathbandhan wins 65 seats (RJD 45, Congress 8, Left 12) and ahead on 48.
AIMIM wins 3, leading on 2 while BSP and Independent has already won 1 each
- 10 Nov 2020 4:53 PM GMT
Over 70% ballot counted, NDA continues to lead in Bihar
With over 70 per cent ballot counted, the electoral contest in Bihar is becoming another tough contest to call.
The BJP has surged ahead of its ally JD-U, but it is in a close contest with its political arch-rival RJD in Bihar polls.
Neither the NDA or the Grand Alliance or the Mahagathbandhan (MGB) has crossed the half-way mark yet.
- 10 Nov 2020 4:47 PM GMT
Election Commission has never worked under anybody's pressure, reacts Umesh Sinha, Secretary-General of ECI
"Election Commission has never worked under anybody's pressure. All officials and machinery are working sincerely for declaration of Bihar Election Results 2020",reacts Umesh Sinha, Secretary-General of Elelction Commission of India(ECI)
- 10 Nov 2020 4:43 PM GMT
BJP candidate Shreyasi Singh wins from Jamui State Assembly constituency in Bihar
BJP candidate Shreyasi Singh wins from Jamui State Assembly constituency
- 10 Nov 2020 4:32 PM GMT
Supporters of RJD hold demonstration against CM Nitish Kumar for allegedly influencing counting of vote
Supporters of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) party hold demonstration outside party leader and former Chief Minister Rabri Devi's residence, against CM Nitish Kumar for allegedly influencing counting of votes, reports ANI
- 10 Nov 2020 4:29 PM GMT
Congress leader Akhilesh Singh accuses discrepancies in Bihar election counting
There are discrepancies. We expect justice from Election Commission said Congress leader Akhilesh Singh before media, reports ANI
Earlier Congress and RJD had accused that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is influencing counting of votes.
- 10 Nov 2020 4:24 PM GMT
It's a great moment for us as people of Bihar have honoured us with so many votes,reacts AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi/1
"It's a great moment for us as people of Bihar have honoured us with so many votes",reacted AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi regarding his party's spectacular performance in Bihar Assembly Elections.
"Our leaders & workers have put a lot of efforts into strengthening our party in Bihar," Owaisi added
"We will try our best to fulfil the promises made by us."he further said to media
- 10 Nov 2020 4:20 PM GMT
Nitish Kumar allegedly influencing counting of votes,RJD and Congress delegation arrive at the EC office
RJD and Congress delegation arrive at the Election Commission office to raise the issue of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar allegedly influencing counting of votes.
- 10 Nov 2020 3:57 PM GMT
Red flag flies high in Bihar polls, CPI(ML) wins 5 seats
With a win in five seats and leads in 11 others, the CPI(ML) is all set for an impressive performance in the Bihar Assembly elections whose results will be declared late on Tuesday
According to the trends at 8 30 pm on Tuesday, the Left parties--CPI(ML) has won five of the 19 seats they fought on and is leading in seven seats; CPI(M) which competed on four seats has won one and is leading in one seat; and the CPI which contested in six seats has won one seat and is leading in two others.
- 10 Nov 2020 3:53 PM GMT
State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) releases status of counting rounds as of at 09:00 pm.
State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) releases status of counting rounds (completed & pending) in the assembly constituencies of the state, as of at 09:00 pm.
