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Exit polls for the Bihar Assembly election suggest a significant shift in the state’s political balance, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) projected to outperform the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and emerge as the single largest party. The results, if reflected in the official counting, could impact ongoing alliances and reshape the state’s governance dynamics. Exit polls predict a tight but decisive shift Multiple polling agencies have forecast that the BJP could secure a substantial lead in seat share, surpassing Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD, which has traditionally been a dominant force in Bihar politics. The projections indicate a competitive election overall, but with the BJP gaining ground across urban and semi-urban constituencies, where the party has been focusing its outreach. The RJD, while expected to retain a major vote base, may face a shortfall in key constituencies that witnessed high voter turnout swings. Meanwhile, the Janata Dal-United (JD(U)) is likely to hold a modest number of seats, positioning itself as a possible kingmaker depending on final numbers. Tejashwi Yadav faces challenge to maintain momentum The exit poll numbers have come as a setback for RJD supporters who hoped to consolidate their influence under Tejashwi Yadav’s leadership. Yadav, who campaigned heavily on unemployment and governance reforms, may now need to re-evaluate coalition strategies if results align with forecasts. RJD leaders, however, have cautioned against relying on exit poll data, pointing to past inaccuracies and expressing confidence in strong ground support. NDA senses revival of influence For the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the exit polls are being viewed as a sign of renewed momentum in Bihar after periods of political flux and alliance realignments. Party leaders have called the projections a “reflection of faith in stability-focused leadership”, though they have also urged workers to remain cautious until official results are declared. What the results could mean If the final count places the BJP clearly ahead, the formation of the government could involve complex negotiations, especially if no single party or alliance crosses the majority mark. Bihar’s history of rapidly shifting political partnerships makes post-result developments particularly crucial. While exit polls provide early signals, political parties across Bihar are awaiting the counting day, emphasising that the final mandate rests with the voters. The coming days are expected to see high political activity, alliance dialogues, and strategy shifts as the state prepares for the official verdict.
