This year, however, LJP(RV) is not merely a spoiler: trends show it is performing better than it did in 2020 Bihar assembly elections.Where LJP(RV) is leadingAs per EC trends, LJP(RV) is ahead in constituencies across north, central and south Bihar. These include:Sugauli, Govindganj, Belsand, Bahadurganj, Kasba, Balrampur, Simri, Bakhtiarpur, Bochahan, Darauli, Garkha, Mahua, Bakhri, Parbatta, Nathnagar, Bakhtiarpur, Fatuha, Dehri, Obra, Sherghati, Bodh Gaya, Rajauli and Gobindpur.What trends in Bihar show?
The broader state picture remains dominated by the two major alliances:NDA has surged past the majority mark, with strong performances from both BJP and JD(U).Mahagathbandhan (MGB) trails overall, though RJD remains the strongest individual party within the bloc, outperforming Congress by a large margin.LJP(RV) is currently leading in 22 seats.
What did the exit polls predict?Exit polls predicted that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will get clear victory in the Bihar assembly elections. The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) led by Chirag Paswan is expected to win 10-15 seats.Under the NDA seat-sharing arrangement, LJP-RV contested 29 out of the 243 assembly seats, while BJP and JD(U) fielded candidates in 101 seats each.
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