Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections result day, CPI(M-L) leader Dipankar Bhattacharya expressed concerns over the process, saying that "we are hoping that counting of votes is done in a proper manner."
"Zero repolls in Bihar Assembly Elections, 2025 • No re-polls requested by 2,616 candidates • No re-polls requested by 12 recognised political parties," the EC said in the note.
On Sunil Singh's remarks, Jaiswal said, "Those who make derogatory remarks or attempt to mislead the public will not be spared by the people's judgment. Bihar is a state governed by law and order, and any individual or group who issues provocative statements will face appropriate action..
Earlier today, Tejashwi Yadav held an online meeting with the party's candidates and district-level office bearers, during which a detailed discussion was held on guidelines related to vote counting and preparations for the counting process.
With the exit polls predicting an NDA victory in the Bihar polls, JDU MP Sanjay Jha said that the opposition has already accepted defeat and is projecting a "huge win" for his party in the upcoming vote count.
"Many of our candidates were forcibly defeated in 2020... I have requested all our officials involved in the counting process that, if you defeat the person whom the public has given their mandate, the same scenes you witnessed on the roads in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka will be seen
Repeating allegation of alleged electoral malpractice, the RJD leader said that the party, along with the people of Bihar are "alert, vigilant, cautious, and fully capable.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the Model Code of Conduct in the Patna district till November 16, to maintain law and order following the counting of votes for the Bihar polls on November 14, a statement by the District Administration said on Thursday.
Bihar BJP State President Dilip Jaiswal on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning his whereabouts during the recent Delhi blast and criticising him for not speaking openly against terrorism.
"Exit Polls are not accurate. They are only a speculation. It indicates what might happen. It would not be right to think that they are accurate," Congress MP Tariq Anwar said as Exit Polls indicate an NDA win in Bihar.
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Wednesday exuded confidence in Mahagathbandhan's victory, stating that the people of the state will "teach a lesson" to the ruling NDA party for manipulating their voting rights.