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Close fight between Trump and Biden as counting of votes begin in US

By Lalit K Jha
November 04, 2020 08:43 IST
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It's a neck to neck fight between Democratic candidate Joe Biden and Republican incumbent Donald Trump as the counting of votes in the crucial US presidential election began.

IMAGE: A person sits in front of a screen showing early results at the "Black Lives Matter Plaza" near the White House during Election Day in Washington. Photograph: Hannah McKay/Reuters

Polling was yet to conclude in various states in the West Coast as states in the other parts of the country started counting of votes at the conclusion of their polling late in the evening.

 

The next occupant to the White House needs to win 270 of the 538 electoral college votes.

US President Trump, who is seeking his re-election for the second consecutive term, in a tweet expressed confidence on the results. "WE ARE LOOKING REALLY GOOD ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. THANK YOU!" Trump tweeted.

He was watching the election results from the White House. He has invited some 250 select guests for an event in the East room of the White House.

IMAGE: A demonstrator holds a placard as people gather at Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington. Photograph: Hannah McKay/Reuters

"Stay in line, folks," tweeted Biden, "Stay in line" said his running mate senator Kamala Harris, who is of Indian-origin.

According to experts, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania hold key to the election results. Trump needs to win all three of them, while Biden can earn the presidency with win in any one of these states.

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