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Bihar Election

Bihar Election

16:44 November 11

My aim was to dent JDU, not to affect BJP: Chirag Paswan

My aim was to dent JDU, not to affect BJP: Chirag Paswan

Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan on Wednesday said that it was his aim to dent the Janta Dal-United (JDU) votes in the electoral battle and also make sure that his candidate should not affect the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). "It was my aim to dent JDU and I worked on it. I also focused that we should not affect the BJP and asked my workers to support it. My aim was to provide more seats to BJP and damage to JDU. The LJP will improve its performance in 2025," Paswan told ANI here.

14:17 November 11

Jitan Ram Manjhi

Chirag cut the branch he was sitting on: Manjhi

Hindustani Awam Morcha president and former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said that Chirag Paswan hurt himself by deciding to fight against the NDA.

"There is a saying 'don't cut the branch which you sit on'. Same way, Chirag Paswan worked towards defeating the fold he was part of. Result is clear, the branch has been cut, but he also fell," Manjhi said.

13:12 November 11

Conduct of elections during #Covid19 is testament to the resoluteness of our democracy.

Nevertheless, allegations of malpractice raised by Mahagathbandan leaders are deeply concerning.

The hope of every Indian that elections are free, fair and impartial must not belied.
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) November 11, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
Conduct of elections during #Covid19 is testament to the resoluteness of our democracy.

Nevertheless, allegations of malpractice raised by Mahagathbandan leaders are deeply concerning.

The hope of every Indian that elections are free, fair and impartial must not belied.
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) November 11, 2020
">
Conduct of elections during #Covid19 is testament to the resoluteness of our democracy.

Nevertheless, allegations of malpractice raised by Mahagathbandan leaders are deeply concerning.

The hope of every Indian that elections are free, fair and impartial must not belied.
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) November 11, 2020

Complaints of electoral malpractices in Bihar shocking: Stalin

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin expressed shock over the Mahagathbandhan alliance's complaints of alleged election malpractices in the just concluded Bihar assembly elections.

In a statement, Stalin said every citizen expects the elections to be held freely and objectively without any interference.

13:01 November 11

Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Modi

Who won how many seats irrelevant, says Sushil Modi

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi thanked the people of the state for expressing their faith in the NDA.

"In Indian politics there are very few CMs whom people trusted for the fourth time. They have given a clear mandate to NDA, there is no confusion," he said.

"In an alliance, not all parties win equal number of seats. Who won how many seats is irrelevant, people voted for NDA. BJP played a role in JD(U)'s victory and JD(U) played a role in BJP's victory. JD(U), BJP, VIP and HAM worked together, then we registered this victory," he added.

12:55 November 11

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale

Work under PM Modi, CM Nitish helped NDA win: Athawale

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said the NDA's win in Bihar showed that the people were happy with the work done under PM Modi's leadership across the country, and even the progress in the state under Nitish Kumar.

11:48 November 11

We showed courage, got people's love: Chirag Paswan

"Happy that Bihar gave love to LJP. Around 25 lakh voters trusted 'Bihar First, Bihari First' and we secured 6 per cent votes while contesting alone. We were called 'pichhlaggu party' that can do something only with support from others. We showed courage," LJP chief Chirag Paswan said while addressing a presser today.

10:39 November 11

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar

People rejected Oppn politics: Javadekar

"The kind of trust Bihar and the entire nation has in the leadership of PM Modi - people want progress of the country. They have rejected the kind of politics done by the Opposition parties," Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said while referring to the Bihar election results.

10:34 November 11

Union Minister Ashwini Choubey

Bihar reaffirmed faith in PM Modi: Choubey

Union Minister Ashwini Choubey said the voters of Bihar reaffirmed their faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi by electing the NDA once again. He said the voters also taught a lesson to those who encourage corruption and extremism.

10:22 November 11

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

After good show in Bihar, Owaisi says AIMIM will contest in WB, UP

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said his party, which won five seats in Bihar, would strive for development of the state's Seemanchal region. He further said AIMIM will contest the polls in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and other states also without divulging any details on alliance with other parties.

On allegations that his party was dividing anti-BJP votes, Owaisi said he is running a political party and has a right to contest on its own.

"You mean we should not fight elections. You (Congress) went and sat in Shiv Sena's lap (in Maharashtra)... I will fight in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and will fight every election in the country. Do I need to ask anyone's permission to fight the polls," he said.

10:11 November 11

BJP vice President DK Aruna

Nitish triumph in Bihar result of his past performances: DK Aruna

People in Bihar have once again given a chance to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar based on the way he ran the government in the past, BJP National Vice President DK Aruna said.

08:26 November 11

बिहार की जनता ने आदरणीय @narendramodi जी पर भरोसा जताया है।जो परिणाम आए हैं उससे यह साफ़ है की भाजपा के प्रति लोगो में उत्साह है।यह प्रधानमंत्री आदरणीय नरेंद्र मोदी जी की जीत है।
— युवा बिहारी चिराग पासवान (@iChiragPaswan) November 10, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
बिहार की जनता ने आदरणीय @narendramodi जी पर भरोसा जताया है।जो परिणाम आए हैं उससे यह साफ़ है की भाजपा के प्रति लोगो में उत्साह है।यह प्रधानमंत्री आदरणीय नरेंद्र मोदी जी की जीत है।
— युवा बिहारी चिराग पासवान (@iChiragPaswan) November 10, 2020
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बिहार की जनता ने आदरणीय @narendramodi जी पर भरोसा जताया है।जो परिणाम आए हैं उससे यह साफ़ है की भाजपा के प्रति लोगो में उत्साह है।यह प्रधानमंत्री आदरणीय नरेंद्र मोदी जी की जीत है।
— युवा बिहारी चिराग पासवान (@iChiragPaswan) November 10, 2020

Bihar poll results victory of PM Modi: Chirag Paswan

Lok Janshakti Party president Chirag Paswan described the Bihar polls results as a "victory" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the people have shown their trust in him.

With his party winning only one seat while being instrumental in the defeat of the BJP''s ally JD(U) in many seats, Paswan tweeted that he was "proud" that his party did not bend down for power. His party had won two seats in the 2015 polls.

08:23 November 11

बिहार के गांव-गरीब, किसान-श्रमिक, व्यापारी-दुकानदार, हर वर्ग ने NDA के ‘सबका साथ, सबका विकास, सबका विश्वास’ के मूल मंत्र पर भरोसा जताया है। मैं बिहार के हर नागरिक को फिर आश्वस्त करता हूं कि हर व्यक्ति, हर क्षेत्र के संतुलित विकास के लिए हम पूरे समर्पण से निरंतर काम करते रहेंगे।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
बिहार के गांव-गरीब, किसान-श्रमिक, व्यापारी-दुकानदार, हर वर्ग ने NDA के ‘सबका साथ, सबका विकास, सबका विश्वास’ के मूल मंत्र पर भरोसा जताया है। मैं बिहार के हर नागरिक को फिर आश्वस्त करता हूं कि हर व्यक्ति, हर क्षेत्र के संतुलित विकास के लिए हम पूरे समर्पण से निरंतर काम करते रहेंगे।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2020
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बिहार के गांव-गरीब, किसान-श्रमिक, व्यापारी-दुकानदार, हर वर्ग ने NDA के ‘सबका साथ, सबका विकास, सबका विश्वास’ के मूल मंत्र पर भरोसा जताया है। मैं बिहार के हर नागरिक को फिर आश्वस्त करता हूं कि हर व्यक्ति, हर क्षेत्र के संतुलित विकास के लिए हम पूरे समर्पण से निरंतर काम करते रहेंगे।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2020

NDA Govt to work with full dedication for balanced development of Bihar: PM

With the ruling NDA set to retain power in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that every section of the society has expressed its faith in the alliance's mantra of "with all, development for all, trust of all" and assured people that it will work with full dedication for balanced development of everybody and every region.

Voters of Bihar have made it clear that their aspiration and priority are development alone, Modi said in a series of tweets, adding that the people's blessings for the NDA''s good governance show what are the state''s dreams and expectations.

07:25 November 11

Bihar Reactions LIVE

Union Ministers Ashwini Choubey and Ravi Shankar Prasad

New Delhi/Patna: Union Ministers including Ravi Shankar Prasad and Ashwini Kumar Choubey credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the electoral victory that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) pulled off in a closely fought Bihar elections.

"Today is a historic day that NDA has won again the extraordinary trust of the people of Bihar. They trusted PM Modi's leadership whose commitment resonated with them that without the development of Bihar, development of India will remain incomplete," Prasad told ANI.

"I have to make only one request to our friends in the opposition. We are dignified in our victory, let them show some grace in their defeat. That is the essence of democracy," he added.

Choubey said that the people of Bihar have elected double-engine government and rejected "double yuvraj," in an apparent dig at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav.

"I would like to express my gratitude towards the people of Bihar. This victory is a result of PM Narendra Modi's hard work and guidance. People have elected double-engine government and rejected the 'double yuvraj'," he told ANI.

Minister of State and BJP leader Nityanand Rai said: "People of Bihar trusted NDA, Narendra Modi Ji, and Nitish Kumar Ji. The Public gave us a clear mandate."

Results of all 243 assembly constituencies declared in which NDA secured 125 seats of which BJP won 74, JDU (43), Vikassheel Insaan Party (4), and Hindustani Awam Morcha (4).

Opposition's Mahagathbandhan alliance fetched a tally of 110 seats out of which RJD bagged 75, Congress won in 19 and Left got 16 seats.

(ANI)

16:44 November 11

My aim was to dent JDU, not to affect BJP: Chirag Paswan

My aim was to dent JDU, not to affect BJP: Chirag Paswan

Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan on Wednesday said that it was his aim to dent the Janta Dal-United (JDU) votes in the electoral battle and also make sure that his candidate should not affect the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). "It was my aim to dent JDU and I worked on it. I also focused that we should not affect the BJP and asked my workers to support it. My aim was to provide more seats to BJP and damage to JDU. The LJP will improve its performance in 2025," Paswan told ANI here.

14:17 November 11

Jitan Ram Manjhi

Chirag cut the branch he was sitting on: Manjhi

Hindustani Awam Morcha president and former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said that Chirag Paswan hurt himself by deciding to fight against the NDA.

"There is a saying 'don't cut the branch which you sit on'. Same way, Chirag Paswan worked towards defeating the fold he was part of. Result is clear, the branch has been cut, but he also fell," Manjhi said.

13:12 November 11

Conduct of elections during #Covid19 is testament to the resoluteness of our democracy.

Nevertheless, allegations of malpractice raised by Mahagathbandan leaders are deeply concerning.

The hope of every Indian that elections are free, fair and impartial must not belied.
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) November 11, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
Conduct of elections during #Covid19 is testament to the resoluteness of our democracy.

Nevertheless, allegations of malpractice raised by Mahagathbandan leaders are deeply concerning.

The hope of every Indian that elections are free, fair and impartial must not belied.
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) November 11, 2020
">
Conduct of elections during #Covid19 is testament to the resoluteness of our democracy.

Nevertheless, allegations of malpractice raised by Mahagathbandan leaders are deeply concerning.

The hope of every Indian that elections are free, fair and impartial must not belied.
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) November 11, 2020

Complaints of electoral malpractices in Bihar shocking: Stalin

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin expressed shock over the Mahagathbandhan alliance's complaints of alleged election malpractices in the just concluded Bihar assembly elections.

In a statement, Stalin said every citizen expects the elections to be held freely and objectively without any interference.

13:01 November 11

Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Modi

Who won how many seats irrelevant, says Sushil Modi

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi thanked the people of the state for expressing their faith in the NDA.

"In Indian politics there are very few CMs whom people trusted for the fourth time. They have given a clear mandate to NDA, there is no confusion," he said.

"In an alliance, not all parties win equal number of seats. Who won how many seats is irrelevant, people voted for NDA. BJP played a role in JD(U)'s victory and JD(U) played a role in BJP's victory. JD(U), BJP, VIP and HAM worked together, then we registered this victory," he added.

12:55 November 11

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale

Work under PM Modi, CM Nitish helped NDA win: Athawale

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said the NDA's win in Bihar showed that the people were happy with the work done under PM Modi's leadership across the country, and even the progress in the state under Nitish Kumar.

11:48 November 11

We showed courage, got people's love: Chirag Paswan

"Happy that Bihar gave love to LJP. Around 25 lakh voters trusted 'Bihar First, Bihari First' and we secured 6 per cent votes while contesting alone. We were called 'pichhlaggu party' that can do something only with support from others. We showed courage," LJP chief Chirag Paswan said while addressing a presser today.

10:39 November 11

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar

People rejected Oppn politics: Javadekar

"The kind of trust Bihar and the entire nation has in the leadership of PM Modi - people want progress of the country. They have rejected the kind of politics done by the Opposition parties," Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said while referring to the Bihar election results.

10:34 November 11

Union Minister Ashwini Choubey

Bihar reaffirmed faith in PM Modi: Choubey

Union Minister Ashwini Choubey said the voters of Bihar reaffirmed their faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi by electing the NDA once again. He said the voters also taught a lesson to those who encourage corruption and extremism.

10:22 November 11

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

After good show in Bihar, Owaisi says AIMIM will contest in WB, UP

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said his party, which won five seats in Bihar, would strive for development of the state's Seemanchal region. He further said AIMIM will contest the polls in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and other states also without divulging any details on alliance with other parties.

On allegations that his party was dividing anti-BJP votes, Owaisi said he is running a political party and has a right to contest on its own.

"You mean we should not fight elections. You (Congress) went and sat in Shiv Sena's lap (in Maharashtra)... I will fight in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and will fight every election in the country. Do I need to ask anyone's permission to fight the polls," he said.

10:11 November 11

BJP vice President DK Aruna

Nitish triumph in Bihar result of his past performances: DK Aruna

People in Bihar have once again given a chance to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar based on the way he ran the government in the past, BJP National Vice President DK Aruna said.

08:26 November 11

बिहार की जनता ने आदरणीय @narendramodi जी पर भरोसा जताया है।जो परिणाम आए हैं उससे यह साफ़ है की भाजपा के प्रति लोगो में उत्साह है।यह प्रधानमंत्री आदरणीय नरेंद्र मोदी जी की जीत है।
— युवा बिहारी चिराग पासवान (@iChiragPaswan) November 10, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
बिहार की जनता ने आदरणीय @narendramodi जी पर भरोसा जताया है।जो परिणाम आए हैं उससे यह साफ़ है की भाजपा के प्रति लोगो में उत्साह है।यह प्रधानमंत्री आदरणीय नरेंद्र मोदी जी की जीत है।
— युवा बिहारी चिराग पासवान (@iChiragPaswan) November 10, 2020
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बिहार की जनता ने आदरणीय @narendramodi जी पर भरोसा जताया है।जो परिणाम आए हैं उससे यह साफ़ है की भाजपा के प्रति लोगो में उत्साह है।यह प्रधानमंत्री आदरणीय नरेंद्र मोदी जी की जीत है।
— युवा बिहारी चिराग पासवान (@iChiragPaswan) November 10, 2020

Bihar poll results victory of PM Modi: Chirag Paswan

Lok Janshakti Party president Chirag Paswan described the Bihar polls results as a "victory" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the people have shown their trust in him.

With his party winning only one seat while being instrumental in the defeat of the BJP''s ally JD(U) in many seats, Paswan tweeted that he was "proud" that his party did not bend down for power. His party had won two seats in the 2015 polls.

08:23 November 11

बिहार के गांव-गरीब, किसान-श्रमिक, व्यापारी-दुकानदार, हर वर्ग ने NDA के ‘सबका साथ, सबका विकास, सबका विश्वास’ के मूल मंत्र पर भरोसा जताया है। मैं बिहार के हर नागरिक को फिर आश्वस्त करता हूं कि हर व्यक्ति, हर क्षेत्र के संतुलित विकास के लिए हम पूरे समर्पण से निरंतर काम करते रहेंगे।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
बिहार के गांव-गरीब, किसान-श्रमिक, व्यापारी-दुकानदार, हर वर्ग ने NDA के ‘सबका साथ, सबका विकास, सबका विश्वास’ के मूल मंत्र पर भरोसा जताया है। मैं बिहार के हर नागरिक को फिर आश्वस्त करता हूं कि हर व्यक्ति, हर क्षेत्र के संतुलित विकास के लिए हम पूरे समर्पण से निरंतर काम करते रहेंगे।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2020
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बिहार के गांव-गरीब, किसान-श्रमिक, व्यापारी-दुकानदार, हर वर्ग ने NDA के ‘सबका साथ, सबका विकास, सबका विश्वास’ के मूल मंत्र पर भरोसा जताया है। मैं बिहार के हर नागरिक को फिर आश्वस्त करता हूं कि हर व्यक्ति, हर क्षेत्र के संतुलित विकास के लिए हम पूरे समर्पण से निरंतर काम करते रहेंगे।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2020

NDA Govt to work with full dedication for balanced development of Bihar: PM

With the ruling NDA set to retain power in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that every section of the society has expressed its faith in the alliance's mantra of "with all, development for all, trust of all" and assured people that it will work with full dedication for balanced development of everybody and every region.

Voters of Bihar have made it clear that their aspiration and priority are development alone, Modi said in a series of tweets, adding that the people's blessings for the NDA''s good governance show what are the state''s dreams and expectations.

07:25 November 11

Bihar Reactions LIVE

Union Ministers Ashwini Choubey and Ravi Shankar Prasad

New Delhi/Patna: Union Ministers including Ravi Shankar Prasad and Ashwini Kumar Choubey credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the electoral victory that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) pulled off in a closely fought Bihar elections.

"Today is a historic day that NDA has won again the extraordinary trust of the people of Bihar. They trusted PM Modi's leadership whose commitment resonated with them that without the development of Bihar, development of India will remain incomplete," Prasad told ANI.

"I have to make only one request to our friends in the opposition. We are dignified in our victory, let them show some grace in their defeat. That is the essence of democracy," he added.

Choubey said that the people of Bihar have elected double-engine government and rejected "double yuvraj," in an apparent dig at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav.

"I would like to express my gratitude towards the people of Bihar. This victory is a result of PM Narendra Modi's hard work and guidance. People have elected double-engine government and rejected the 'double yuvraj'," he told ANI.

Minister of State and BJP leader Nityanand Rai said: "People of Bihar trusted NDA, Narendra Modi Ji, and Nitish Kumar Ji. The Public gave us a clear mandate."

Results of all 243 assembly constituencies declared in which NDA secured 125 seats of which BJP won 74, JDU (43), Vikassheel Insaan Party (4), and Hindustani Awam Morcha (4).

Opposition's Mahagathbandhan alliance fetched a tally of 110 seats out of which RJD bagged 75, Congress won in 19 and Left got 16 seats.

(ANI)

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