New Delhi: Bihar prepares for a decisive verdict that can shape its political landscape. Counting of votes for all 243 Assembly constituencies begins at 8 am on Friday. Both National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Mahagathbandhan (MGB) are bracing for a nail-biting finish.

The NDA, led by CM Nitish Kumar and backed by BJP and its allies hopes to retain power by banking on Nitish’s governance record and the popularity of PM Narendra Modi. NDA leaders have projected the alliance as a stable choice for Bihar. Nitish, who has switched alliances twice in the past, sought to present continuity as Bihar’s safest bet.

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