The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has comfortably crossed the majority mark in the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections, securing a clear lead while the opposition INDIA bloc lags far behind.

With just a few hours left in the counting process, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed strong confidence that a "good governance" administration will reclaim power once again. Naixa Women's Rayon Slub Embroidered Straight Kurta with Pant and Dupatta Sets (NX4-676)

As of 12:55 PM, trends indicate the NDA ahead in 195 seats and the Mahagathbandhan in 54. Party-wise leads include: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at 85 seats, Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] at 76, and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) at 34. According to Election Commission of India (ECI) data, BJP is leading in 89, JD(U) in 71, RJD in 43, and Congress in 9 constituencies.

The majority threshold in the 243-seat Bihar Assembly stands at 122. Voting took place in two phases on November 6 and 11, marking the highest voter turnout in the state's history.Also Read: The Tree Mother Salumarada Thimmakka is no more... Passed away due to age-related illness!

The ruling NDA campaigned for re-election on the back of Nitish Kumar's two decades of state governance and the Modi government's 11 years at the center. In contrast, the Mahagathbandhan or INDIA bloc sought votes by highlighting anti-incumbency sentiments, allegations of misgovernance, and promises of job opportunities for the youth.Also Read: Human-Animal Conflict: Minister Eshwar Khandre Urges Government to Declare It a 'Natural Disaster'