Bihar Election Results 2020 Live Updates: NDA, Tejashwi Yadav+ Locked In Tight Race

Bihar Election Results: The state saw a bitter and hectic election campaign with Nitish Kumar seeking a fourth straight term. He is challenged by his former deputy RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, who is leading the Grand Alliance of opposition.

Bihar Election Results 2020 Live Updates: NDA, Tejashwi Yadav+ Locked In Tight Race

Bihar Election Results 2020: State saw a bitter and hectic election campaign.

Amid a high-stakes battle, votes are being counted in Bihar as Tejashwi Yadav-led Grand Alliance gives a tough fight to Nitish Kumar, who is seeking a fourth straight term. Nearly two hours after the counting of votes began across 38 districts of Bihar, the RJD-led alliance of opposition has a slim lead over the NDA 

After weeks of bitter and hectic election campaign, counting of votes began at 8 AM amid strict restrictions to check the spread of coronavirus. The state, which has over 7 crore voters, held the country's biggest since the start of the pandemic, which has affected over 85 lakh people in the country.

Nitish Kumar's ex-ally Chirag Paswan, who chose to go solo this time, is another young leader on the frontline in the state. His bitterness towards the JDU and continued loyalty towards the BJP has created ripples within the ruling alliance.

A fierce campaign saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi - the NDA'S de-facto face- seeking votes for Nitish Kumar. The BJP-JDU combine has been targeted by opposition over issues such as unemployment and the handling of the pandemic.

As he shared stage with Nitish Kumar during election rallies, PM Modi spoke of "jungle-raj" under RJD's Lalu Prasad Yadav before Nitish Kumar took over as the chief minister, suggesting that voting for Tejashwi Yadav will push the state into anarchy.

Tejashwi Yadav, on the other hand, made a big poll promise of 10 lakh jobs as soon as he is elected to power. While the BJP attacked Tejashwi Yadav over the issue, the party's manifesto also made a mention of 19 lakh jobs, apart from "free Covid vaccine" - which gave more ammunition to the opposition. Many opposition leaders alleged that the ruling party is using pandemic to get votes.

Nitish Kumar, who has faced jibes, slogan-shouting crowds and on one occasion, an onion attack, has said this will be his last election. "This election will end and this is my last election. Ant bhala to sab bhala (All's well that ends well)," Nitish Kumar said while campaigning in Bihar's Purnea," he said last week.

Here are the LIVE updates on Bihar Election Results 2020:

Nov 10, 2020 10:33 (IST)
Nov 10, 2020 10:31 (IST)
Bihar Election Result 2020: Tejashwi Yadav Among Heavyweights In State
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, the chief ministerial face of the opposition, and his brother Tej Pratap Yadav are among the heavyweights contesting the election.  Other prominent candidates are Nand Kishore Yadav (Patna Sahib), Pramod Kumar (Motihari), Rana Randhir (Madhuban), Suresh Sharma (Muzaffarpur), Shrawan Kumar (Nalanda), Jai Kumar Singh (Dinara) and Krishnanandan Prasad Verma (Jehanabad).

Nov 10, 2020 10:24 (IST)
Nov 10, 2020 10:14 (IST)
Supporters of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav gathered outside his home this morning. Mahagathbandhan constitutes RJD (144 seats) and the Congress with 70 seats. Other alliance partners include the CPI-ML (19 seats), CPI (6 seats), and the CPIM (4 seats).

Nov 10, 2020 10:12 (IST)
Bihar Polls: Tight Race Unfolds, NDA, Grand Alliance Neck-And-Neck
A tight race has unfolded in Bihar. Grand Alliance and NDA are locked in a close fight with each party leading in over 110 seats. 122 is the magic number. 
Nov 10, 2020 10:00 (IST)
Nov 10, 2020 09:59 (IST)
Nov 10, 2020 09:54 (IST)
Nov 10, 2020 09:43 (IST)
Bihar Election Result 2020: JDU Spokesperson In Conversation With NDTV Concedes Defeat
In conversation with NDTV, Nitish Kumar's party spokesperson KC Tyagi told NDTV: 
"We welcome people's verdict. We haven't been defeated by Tejashwi Yadav or RJD but coronavirus pandemic. Whatever happened in the last 70 years, all the blame was put on us." 

Nov 10, 2020 09:28 (IST)
Over an hour after counting began: Tejashwi Yadav+ (107), NDA (103) locked in close fight 

Nov 10, 2020 09:22 (IST)
Bihar Election Results 2020: In Early Bihar Leads, Ally BJP Has Upper Hand Over Nitish Kumar
In early Bihar leads, the BJP appeared to zoom ahead of partner Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister who is the face of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in this election. The leads indicated that Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal United was dragging down the NDA's numbers." 
Nov 10, 2020 09:22 (IST)
Bihar Result: "BJP's biggest problem is the lack of a young dynamic face": Desh Ratan Nigam, Political Analyst To NDTV
Nov 10, 2020 09:20 (IST)
Tejashwi Yadav+ is leading in over 100 seats over NDA, which is leading in 99 seats. The counting of votes began at 8 AM. 
Nov 10, 2020 09:16 (IST)
Poll Result 2020: When Three Rivals Came Together Amid Campaign Heat
Last month, a memorial for Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan brought together three bitter rivals in the middle of an acrimonious campaign for the Bihar election. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar sat with his biggest critics, Chirag Paswan and Tejashwi Yadav, delivering a rare image for the cameras in poll season.
Nov 10, 2020 09:00 (IST)
Election Result: Counting Across 38 Districts Of Bihar
  • Counting started at 8 am at 55 centres spread across 38 districts amid tight security and precautions to avoid the spread of COVID-19 pandemic during the process
  • Over 57 per cent of about 7.30 crore electors voted in what is the first major election in the country since the onset of the pandemic
  • A total of 3,733 candidates contested the state election, including 371 women and a transgender
  • Prohibitory orders are in place outside the counting centres to prevent people from gathering in large numbers 

Nov 10, 2020 08:56 (IST)
Bihar Result: Complete Guide To Check Results, Trends On Election Commission Website And App
The counting of votes polled in the Bihar assembly elections will be held today, with most pollsters predicting a landslide for the five-party Grand Alliance led by the young RJD leader, Tejashwi Yadav.
Nov 10, 2020 08:53 (IST)
Bihar Poll Result: Fish Considered Good Luck? RJD Supporter Talks To NDTV - Watch
Nov 10, 2020 08:47 (IST)
Election Results 2020: Tejashwi Yadav+ Leading Over NDA
Tejashwi Yadav-led Grand Alliance of the opposition has gained a lead in 63 seats over NDA, which is leading in 50 seats. Nitish Kumar is facing anti-incumbency, according to analysts, after ruling the state for over a decade. The NDA, however, has claimed the state has developed under its rule. PM Modi, during campaigning, said the state will develop at a faster pace, if the alliance is voted to power again. 



Nov 10, 2020 08:37 (IST)
Bihar Election Result 2020: Grand Alliance Takes 51 Seats, NDA 43 In Early Leads
Nov 10, 2020 08:31 (IST)
Bihar Election Results 2020: Magic Number In Bihar Is 122
The halfway mark to form a government in Bihar is 122. The state assembly has 243 seats. 
Nov 10, 2020 08:26 (IST)
Bihar Election Result: Grand Alliance Takes 35, NDA 33 In Early Leads
Bihar has 243 seats. Grand Alliance is leading in 35 seats, NDA is leading in 33 seats. 
Nov 10, 2020 08:21 (IST)
Bihar Election Result 2020: NDA Takes 21, Grand Alliance Takes 20 In Early Leads
Nov 10, 2020 08:11 (IST)
Bihar Election Result 2020: NDA, RJD Take Two Seats Each
First leads are in and the RJD and the NDA are leading in two seats each. 
Nov 10, 2020 08:03 (IST)
Bihar Election Results 2020: Counting Of Voting Begins Across 243 Assembly Seats
Counting of votes has started for 243-member Bihar Assembly and by-polls to 58 Assembly seats across 11 states.
Nov 10, 2020 08:00 (IST)
Bihar Election Result 2020: When Chirag Paswan said- "Nitish Kumar Will Never Be Chief Minister Again"
Last week, LJP's Chirag Paswan expressed his resentment against rival Nitish Kumar as he said:"You can get me to give you in writing that Nitish Kumar will never again be the Chief Minister after November 10. I will have no role to play, I want 'Bihar first, Bihari first'. I want work to be done as per the vision document prepared by the suggestions of four lakh Biharis." His remarks came soon after he voted. 
 
Nov 10, 2020 07:31 (IST)
Bihar Election Result 2020: Tejashwi Yadav's Quiet Birthday Celebration, A Day Before Counting
Tejashwi Yadav turned 31 on Monday. Hours before counting, he had a quiet celebration with family members. Among those who wished him was ally Rahul Gandhi- he wished the RJD Leader a "bright future". Rival Chirag Paswan also tweeted a birthday greeting in Hindi.  "May God bless you with longevity and succeed in making your life a success. Today is your birthday and have a good day with the blessings of God," read Mr Paswan's tweet in Hindi.
Nov 10, 2020 07:24 (IST)
Bihar Election Result: RJD's Warning To Supporters Ahead Of Results
Tejashwi Yadav's RJD warned its workers and supporters to maintain discipline on the counting day, whatever the outcome of the election. "On November 10, counting of votes will take place. Whatever be the result, we have to behave well, maintain peace. No worker should use colours, firecrackers etc. There should not be any indiscipline in the excitement of a victory," read a rough translation of the party's tweet in Hindi. Read here. 
Nov 10, 2020 07:04 (IST)
Bihar Election Results 2020: What Exit Polls Say On State Results
An aggregate of opinion polls has predicted a majority for Tejashwi Yadav-led opposition with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's National Democratic Alliance (NDA) placing a distant second. A disclaimer - exit polls often get it wrong.

NDTV's poll of polls says the opposition coalition will win 128 of Bihar's 243 seats and the NDA, 99. Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) is given six seats. Read here. 
Nov 10, 2020 06:53 (IST)
Nov 10, 2020 06:41 (IST)
Bihar Election Result 2020: Visuals From Counting Centres
Nov 10, 2020 06:38 (IST)
Bihar Election Result: All FAQs Answered About Bihar Assembly Elections
The counting of votes for the recently-concluded Bihar Assembly Election 2020 will begin at 8 am today. Bihar is the first state in the country to go to polls amid the raging coronavirus pandemic." 
Nov 10, 2020 06:32 (IST)
Bihar Election Result 2020: 3,700 Candidates, 243 Assembly Seats - A Look At Numbers, Arrangements For Counting
  • The counting of votes will begin at 8am
  • Over 3,700 candidates contested in the three-phased elections
  • The poll panel said it has set up a total of 55 counting centres, housing 414 halls, spread across all the 38 districts of the state
  • Steps have been taken to ensure that COVID-19 guidelines are strictly followed during the counting.




Nov 10, 2020 06:26 (IST)
Bihar Election Results 2020: Nitish Kumar Or Tejashwi Yadav? Bihar's Decision Today: 10 Points
The verdict of Bihar on who would rule it for the next five years will become clear as counting of votes begin later this morning. The choice is between a fourth term for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and a first one for his former deputy, 31-year-old Tejashwi Yadav, candidate of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, Congress and the Left alliance. Most exit polls have predicted a majority for the latter. Exit polls often get it wrong. The election took place amid a bitter campaign that saw the Chief Minister battling anti-incumbency, a rebellion by Lok Janshakti Party's Chirag Paswan against his leadership - seen by many as being backed by the BJP - and Prime Minister Narendra Modi replacing Mr Kumar as the de facto face of the NDA in the state." itemprop="description
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