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]]>According to Election Commission, vote counting trends in Raghopur around 1:50 p.m. Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial candidate, Tejashwi Yadav was trailing by 4,570 votes after 12 of the 30 rounds of counting were completed.
BJP candidate and former MLA, Satish Kumar, held the lead in the constituency. He had previously created a major upset in 2010, by defeating Tejashwi’s mother and former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, by a margin of 13,006 votes while he was a member of the Janata Dal United.
Tejashwi’s brother Tej Pratap Yadav, who formed his own party named Janshakti Janta Dal, after leaving the RJD, was trailing by nearly 31,000 votes in Mahua. As per ECI data Sanjay Kumar Singh from the Lok Janshakti Party, Ram Vilas, was ahead in the seat. RJD candidate Mukesh Kumar Raushan, who contested against Tej Pratap, was also behind by 17,061 votes.
In other significant contests Deputy Chief Ministers, Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, were leading in Tarapur and Lakhisarai respectively.
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]]>The Prime Minister remarked that the Congress wanted to defeat the RJD in the Bihar elections and hinted that the alliance partners would soon be at odds once the second phase of voting concluded on November 11. Without naming Rahul Gandhi or Tejashwi Yadav directly, Modi referred to them as political heirs of the so-called “jungle raj” and suggested that their rivalry was already evident in seats where both parties had fielded candidates.
He mentioned the Kutumba constituency, where the RJD had initially planned to contest against state Congress president Rajesh Kumar, describing such incidents as signs of internal conflict. Modi predicted a record victory for the National Democratic Alliance and asserted that the ruling coalition would continue to provide stable and visionary governance aimed at building a prosperous Bihar as part of a developed India.
The Prime Minister emphasized that Bihar’s voters had not forgotten the period of lawlessness under earlier regimes and said that the current government’s honest manifesto reflected its genuine commitment to the future. He contrasted this with what he described as a deceptive set of promises offered by the opposition alliance. Modi added that his government envisioned a Bihar where youth would find employment within the state and contribute to its growth rather than being forced to migrate for work.
He highlighted achievements under the NDA government, including improved electricity connectivity and financial inclusion programs for small farmers who had long been ignored. Modi also praised the contribution of Bhojpur and surrounding districts to the armed forces and reiterated his administration’s commitment to national security. He mentioned that the One Rank One Pension initiative had already led to the disbursement of one lakh crore rupees to servicemen’s families.
Referring to national policies, the Prime Minister said that his government had fulfilled its promise to revoke Article 370, ensuring full constitutional integration of Jammu and Kashmir. He also cited Operation Sindoor as an example of India’s successful counter-terrorism efforts, adding that opposition leaders had been disturbed when India struck terror camps across the border.
Modi accused the RJD and Congress of prioritizing only two political families—one associated with corruption in Bihar and the other at the national level. He recalled the 1984 anti-Sikh riots following the assassination of Indira Gandhi and criticized the Congress for allegedly promoting those responsible.
Indirectly referencing the Voter Adhikar Yatra, he claimed that it aimed to protect infiltrators who threatened Bihar’s resources and warned voters to remain alert to such intentions. The Prime Minister also referred to past incidents during the RJD regime, such as the abduction of a doctor in Tarari and the decline of Dalmia Nagar due to Naxal violence, asserting that extortion was rampant at the time.
He announced that the NDA planned to develop Jagdishpur, the birthplace of freedom fighter Veer Kunwar Singh, emphasizing that his government believed in progress that preserved cultural heritage. Modi accused the Congress and RJD of disrespecting cultural traditions, citing their remarks about religious events such as the Maha Kumbh and Chhath Puja. He urged residents who had returned home for Chhath celebrations to stay and vote.
In Nawada, once affected by Maoist activity, Modi noted that the NDA had eliminated insurgency but cautioned people to remain vigilant against urban sympathizers of extremist ideologies.
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]]>Speaking at his first campaign rally in the state, Modi took a sharp dig at the INDIA bloc, saying it was led by “leaders who are currently out on bail.”
During the event, Modi asked the crowd to light up their mobile flashlights, symbolizing a move toward modernity. Taking a jab at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), he remarked, “When everyone has access to modern technology, there’s no need for the old lantern anymore,” referring to the RJD’s election symbol.
The Prime Minister praised Nitish Kumar’s leadership, highlighting that despite facing difficulties during the Congress-led UPA government’s tenure, Nitish remained focused on development. “When he took office in 2005, nearly a decade of his term was affected by a non-cooperative central government, pressured by the RJD not to support Bihar’s NDA administration,” Modi said.
He emphasized that under the NDA government, Bihar has witnessed significant growth. “In the past eleven years, the state has received three times more central assistance than it did before. Bihar has made remarkable progress — from being dependent on others for basic needs to now exporting fish and expanding its makhana trade across the country and abroad,” Modi stated.
Calling Bihar an emerging investment destination, Modi envisioned a future driven by youth innovation. “I see every district of Bihar becoming a hub of startups led by young entrepreneurs,” he added, expressing optimism about the state’s development trajectory.
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]]>A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said the Election Commission, as a responsible constitutional authority, must take corrective action and ensure the accuracy of the electoral roll. The court will next hear the legal matters related to the SIR process on November 4
During the hearing, the ECI informed the court that since the publication of the final electoral roll on September 30, not a single voter has filed an appeal against the deletion of their name.
However, advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), contested the Commission’s statement. He said that details of a voter whose name was allegedly omitted from the final list — earlier dismissed as “fake” by the EC during the October 7 hearing — were, in fact, genuine.
Bhushan urged the ECI to disclose the total number of voters deleted and the reasons behind such revisions to ensure full transparency in the process.
The bench noted that voter lists will be frozen on October 17 for constituencies voting in the first phase and on October 20 for those voting in the second phase of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Earlier, on October 7, the Supreme Court had asked the Election Commission to submit details of 3.66 lakh voters who were included in the draft list but excluded from the final one after the SIR exercise, citing “confusion” surrounding the matter.
According to the ECI, Bihar’s final electoral roll, published on September 30, recorded a reduction of about 47 lakh voters, bringing the total number down from 7.89 crore to 7.42 crore. However, the final figure still showed an increase of 17.87 lakh voters compared to the 7.24 crore electors listed in the draft roll issued on August 1.
The Commission explained that 65 lakh names were removed from the original list due to reasons such as death, migration, or duplication, while 21.53 lakh new voters were added. After removing 3.66 lakh names, the net gain stood at 17.87 lakh voters.
The Bihar Assembly elections are scheduled for November 6 in 121 constituencies, with the remaining 122 seats going to polls on November 11. The counting of votes will take place on November 14.
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