While all television channels gave a comfortable lead to the National Democratic Alliance in the first two hours of counting, the latest numbers show that JDU is leading on over 120 of the 243 seats, while BJP is leading on over 90 seats. Interestingly, contrary to the channels, the EC has all along maintained a lead for the Mahagathbandhan.
RJD has already began celebrations in its headquarters in Patna. RJD is leading on 48 seats.
Celebration outside RJD Office in Patna after trends show Mahagathbandhan leading #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/0ie9RfIzoK
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015
I congratulate ppl of Bihar, I think we will get close to 150 seats-Sharad Yadav,JDU on trends showing Mahagatbandhan leading #BiharResults
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015
FLASH: According to EC data, after 5 rounds of counting Mahagathbandan leads in 135 seats, NDA in 90, Others in 7
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015
However, BJP leader Giriraj Singh still exuded confidence and said "BJP his jitega" (BJP will win).
NDA hi jitegi, hamari sarkar banegi-Giriraj Singh,BJP on trends showing Mahagatbandhan leading #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/BBNRa5QHL6
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015
Must wait for final results, we believe things will be in our favor at the end: Sudhanshu Trivedi,BJP #biharresults pic.twitter.com/L2zI5KrIaT
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015
Meanwhile, Amit Shah has called a Parliamentary Board meeting on Monday.