The Election Commissioner of India will begin counting of votes for the Bihar Assembly Election from 8 am on Friday. Almost 24 hours before the results, top leaders in Bihar on Thursday (November 14) held hectic parleys and reviewed last-minute preparations. The Bihar results will make it clear whether Nitish Kumar of the JD(U) and the longest-serving Chief Minister, has enough public support to secure a record fifth consecutive term, or the people have opted for a change.

Exit polls have been nearly unanimous in predicting a clean sweep for the NDA, of which the JD(U) is a part, much to the annoyance of the opposition INDIA bloc.

The atmosphere was upbeat in the NDA camp, with BJP leaders have already placed orders for massive quantities of sweets to be distributed on what they alre

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