The NDA is on course for a stunning return to Bihar with a victory on 202 seats. The victory is far beyond what even the exit polls had predicted.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) delivered a crushing blow to its opponents in Bihar on Friday, racing ahead to retain power with a sweeping win in 202 seats , overdelivering on all expectations.

The NDA tsunami left the Opposition Mahagathbandhan far behind and the BJP emerged as the single-largest party in Bihar with 89 seats, followed by Nitish Kumar's Janata-Dal (United) at 85. While the Mahagathbandhan, including RJD and Congress, suffered a crushing defeat, Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party failed to open its account despite an extensive campaign.

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