As counting progressed on Friday, early trends from the Election Commission of India indicated that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was firmly ahead, crossing the halfway mark in the 243-member Bihar Assembly.
A close analysis of constituency data shows that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign had a decisive impact on voter mobilisation and early outcomes.
The counting of postal ballots commenced at 8 AM, followed by EVM vote counting from 8.30 AM.
The Election Commission has deployed stringent, multi-tier security across all counting centres, with Central Armed Police Forces securing inner perimeters and Bihar police managing outer cordons.
By around 9 AM, the BJP, a principal NDA partner, had taken an early lead in several key seats, setting the tone for what appears to be a strong performance by the ruling alliance.
A High-Impact Campaign
NDA strategists and political analysts credit much of this early momentum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vigorous campaign trail.
During the election period, PM Modi addressed 14 rallies and conducted a roadshow, focusing on districts seen as electorally crucial.
His presence energised core supporters and helped consolidate votes across different regions.
PM Modi’s assertion that the record voter turnout reflected the public’s desire to retain the NDA government appears to have resonated across constituencies.
Notably, areas where the Prime Minister campaigned recorded significantly higher turnout when compared with those he did not visit.
Bihar witnessed an enthusiastic voter response, with the first phase showing a robust turnout.
Moreover, the second phase recorded an even higher provisional turnout of 67.14 per cent, signalling widespread participation.
Constituencies where PM Modi held rallies saw impressive voting figures:
- Samastipur, where PM Modi addressed a rally on 24 October, recorded 71.74% turnout in the first phase.
- Begusarai, also addressed on the same day, saw 69.87% voter participation.
- On 30 October, rallies in Muzaffarpur and Chhapra reported 71.81% and 63.86% turnout respectively.
Before formally launching the NDA’s campaign, PM Modi also paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur in his ancestral village in Samastipur, reinforcing his outreach to local communities.
As counting continues, the NDA’s strong early performance reflects not just organisational strength but also the strategic impact of PM Modi’s frequent visits and direct engagement with voters.
The Mahagathbandhan, trailing considerably in early trends, faces a steep challenge as the day progresses.
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