JD(U) alliance ahead on 119 seats, BJP on 76: Election Commission says grand alliance winning, TV channels predict victory for NDA

Patna, Nov 8: Though major news sources are pointing towards a clear lead to the Bharatiya Janata Party led National Democratic Alliance, the official release made by the Election Commission has come

Author: Mohammed Uzair Shaikh

Updated: November 8, 2015, 10:02 AM IST

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Patna, Nov 8: Though major news sources are pointing towards a clear lead to the Bharatiya Janata Party led National Democratic Alliance, the official release made by the Election Commission has come as surprise since it shows the Mahagathbandhan (grand-alliance) leading on 119 seats, whereas the BJP trailing behind. NDA is ahead on 76 constituencies whereas non-aligned political forces are winning 9 assembly segments. (ALSO READ: Bihar Election Results 2015 Live Updates)

#BiharResults Latest EC data; Mahagathbandhan leading in 119 seats, NDA in 76, Others 9

— ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015

However, news channels have refrained to endorse the official trends made by the Election Commission. According to NDTV, BJP led alliance is ahead on 111 assembly segments, whereas the grand-alliance is leading on 82 constituencies. Interestingly, JD(U)-RJD-Congress are lagging behind on 32 seats which the alliance partners won in 2010 assembly elections.(ALSO READ: Bihar Assembly Election Results 2015 Live Streaming- Watch Live telecast)

All India Majlees-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is leading on 1 seats. Party’s state unit chief Akhtarul Iman ahead from Kochadaman seat in Seemanchal region.

Interestingly, the pre-poll combination of BJP seems to be working in its favour since its smaller allies have performed in an exceptional manner. As per early trends, HAM is leading on 9 seats whereas LJP on 5.