Nitish’s charisma intact, Mahagathbandhan likely to fall short of magic number News24 –

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will certainly have a sigh of relief as the poll of polls indicates that the NDA is set to return to power with numbers well above the majority mark. If these projections hold true on counting day, Nitish will once again prove that his political charisma remains intact.

The exit poll results are clearly not in favour of the Mahagathbandhan, which had claimed during the campaign that “people want change.” If the results turn out to be accurate, it may serve as a signal for the RJD to revisit its strategy for future elections, along with that of its alliance partners.

The poll of polls suggests that the NDA is likely to win 152 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan may secure around 84 seats. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj Party is expected to open its account and may win 2 seats.

After the exit poll results, experts say the elections were fought primarily by the RJD and the Congress, while the Left parties did not put in the same level of effort as the RJD did on the ground. The results also indicate that the NDA is likely to emerge stronger, a development that could have a significant impact on national politics.

Peoples Pulse poll survey gave 133-159 seats to NDA, 75-101 seats to Mahagathbandhan and 0-5 seats to Jan Suraaj. Others, it said, are likely to get 2-8 seats.

People’s Insight’s survey predicted 133-148 seats for NDA, 87-102 seats for Mahagathbandhan, 0-2 seats for Jan Suraaj and 3-6 seats for independent candidates.

JVC survey said NDA is likely to win 135-150 seats, Mahagathbandhan 88-103 seats, Jan Suraaj may 0-1 seats, with others may secure 3-6 seats.