'NDA heading for tremendous victory': JD(U)'s Rajeev Ranjan
New Delhi, Nov 14
JD(U) National Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan exuded confidence on Friday, claiming a decisive win for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Bihar Assembly elections.
"From the very first round of counting today, you will see that the NDA is heading for a tremendous victory. Once again, an NDA government will be formed, Nitish Kumar will become the Chief Minister of Bihar, and the opposition will be completely defeated," Ranjan told IANS, expressing optimism about the outcome.
Meanwhile, BJP candidate Raju Kumar Singh also projected confidence, stating, "Everyone knows that we will come out victorious in the counting. We have been serving the people for the past 20 years and will continue to do so in the future."
The counting of votes for all 243 Assembly constituencies in Bihar is underway amid elaborate and multi-tier security arrangements. Counting began at 8 a.m. with postal ballots, followed by Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) counting at 8:30 a.m. Across the state's 46 counting centres in 38 districts, a strict security cordon has been implemented.
The inner security perimeter around strongrooms and counting halls is being managed by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), while the outer perimeter is under the supervision of the Bihar Police and district-level police teams. In addition, over 106 companies of security personnel from outside the state have been deployed. Strongrooms, where EVMs and VVPATs are sealed, have been under continuous 24/7 CCTV surveillance since polling concluded.
Candidates and their authorised agents have been allowed to monitor the areas outside the inner security perimeter to ensure transparency. The Election Commission has ensured that the counting process is conducted fairly, with meticulous adherence to protocols for postal ballots, EVMs, and VVPAT verification.
As the state awaits the results, political parties and their supporters are closely watching the rounds of counting, anticipating a clear verdict that will shape Bihar's government for the coming term. The high-stakes election has drawn nationwide attention, with security, transparency, and adherence to procedures being given top priority.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Let's wait for the actual results rather than early claims. The Election Commission's strict security measures are commendable - this ensures transparency in the counting process.
As a Bihari, I hope whichever government comes to power focuses on employment generation and quality education. That's what our youth really need! 🤞
The confidence shown by NDA leaders is understandable given their track record. But I wish political parties would talk more about their future plans rather than just victory claims.
The security arrangements mentioned here are impressive! 106 companies of security personnel and 24/7 CCTV surveillance - that's how elections should be conducted everywhere.
Interesting to see the confidence from both JD(U) and BJP leaders. The multi-tier security system shows India's commitment to democratic processes. Well done Election Commission!
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