A mega exit poll conducted by News18 indicates that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is heading for a clear lead in the Bihar Assembly Elections, signalling a potential consolidation of support for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) and its allies.

The survey suggests that the NDA is on course to improve its 2020 performance, while the opposition Mahagathbandhan (MGB) appears to be losing ground across several key regions.

NDA on Course for 140-150 Seats

According to the projections, the NDA is expected to secure between 140 and 150 seats in the 243-member Bihar Assembly—comfortably above the halfway mark of 122. This would represent a notable recovery from its 2020 tally and position the ruling coalition for a return to power.

The JD(U) is projected to emerge as

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