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Nine surveys, including News18 and Matrize, forecast NDA at 130-167 seats, Mahagathbandhan at 85-108.
Stated Bihar was even contest during his visit, distrusts exit polls claims NDA win possible only via voter list and EVM manipulation.
Venugopal cites worker reports favoring Mahagathbandhan.
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh stated on November 12, 2025, that the Bihar assembly elections were a close contest and advised against trusting exit polls. He mentioned that during his visit to Bihar, he observed no one-sided race but an even fight with active discussions among voters.
Exit polls released on November 12, 2025, after the second phase of voting ended on November 11, projected the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to win 130-167 seats in the 243-member a

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