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Patna:
The five-phased Bihar elections will test a coalition of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U), Lalu Prasad's RJD and the Congress against the BJP and its allies. The party hopes to repeat its last year's national elections performance in which its NDA coalition had won 31 of the 40 Lok Sabha seats in the state.
Vijendra Yadav, Lalan Singh, Madan Sahni and Kapileswar Kamat from Janata Dal (United) and Tejpratap Yadav , Abdul Bari Siddiqui , Chandrika Rai , Alok Mehta from Rashtriya Janta Dal are likely to be inducted in the Cabinet.
Ashok Choudhary , Avadesh Singh , Abdul Jalil Mastan and Madan Mohan Jha from Congress are likely to be included in Nitish Kumar's Cabinet.
The swearing in ceremony will take place at Patna's Gandhi Maidan at 2pm.
We accept the challenge, will play the role of opposition in Bihar: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley after BJP meet on Bihar defeat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets top BJP leaders to review the party's defeat in Bihar
BJP chief Amit Shah meets RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, discusses Bihar elections results
PM Narendra Modi to attend BJP parliamentarians' meeting at 4 pm to discuss Bihar election loss.
Cabinet Reshuffle Likely After Winter Session of Parliament: Sources
A cabinet reshuffle may be held in the wake of the BJP's rout in the Bihar assembly elections, sources have told NDTV.
A cabinet reshuffle may be held in the wake of the BJP's rout in the Bihar assembly elections, sources have told NDTV. Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister of Information Technology, on Bihar results:
- I wish them (Lalu Prasad and Nitish Kumar) well for my state and hope they deliver.
- I am at a loss to understand the enormity of the defeat.
- The percentage of vote of Lalu Ji and Nitish Ji has come together very well.
- Only point is I expect today if we are gracious today in defeat, Congress should be gracious in victory, even though it came due to Lalu Ji and Nitish Ji.
- Our tragedy is that if we win, then people say that the communal card worked. If we lose, then some experts say the same card failed.
RJD's Manoj Jha on Bihar results:
- We are not an event management company. Our task has just begun (on the alliance standing the test of time).
- We are looking at the larger picture, Bihar wants to lead the campaign.
- This mandate will not be confined only to Bihar.
Warning has been given by the voters. Party chief spoke to all leaders who made controversial statements: BJP's Seshadri Chari to NDTV
Dr CP Joshi, senior Congress leader on party performance in Bihar:
- We have to analyse from what seats we had in 2010: We contested 243 seats and got only 4 seats.
- We had identified roughly 65 seats where we polled over 10,000 in the last election.
- If you look at results, our strike rate is much higher.
It's very difficult to say how much that particular statement (RSS on reservation) has affected the results, BJP's Seshadri Chari to NDTV
Sambit Patra, BJP on PM's Bihar campaign
- This accusation that PM held 27 rallies in Bihar has been repeated by the Opposition.
- We have the head of the family who is campaigning, what is wrong in that?
- Tell me a single word that the PM uttered that was unparliamentary?
- Look at the words used by Lalu Ji, but at the end of the day he won.
- Mahagathbandhan tried to rake up some issue in a political way that were not the issues
- RSS and BJP did not want to do away with reservation, but the Grand Alliance portrayed it like that.
We cannot remove caste from Indian politics: JDU's Arun Kumar Srivastava to NDTV
Every party has its own share of criminals: BJP's Seshadri Chari to NDTV
Suparna Singh: you can't say my underworld is fine but yours isn't: @ShekharGupta on air now. #Bihar Elections 2015.
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BJP's Arvind Gupta on party's campaign in Bihar:
- I think all the BJP leaders actually canvassed a lot.
- Yes, there was no one face to the campaign.
Suparna Singh: How could BJP campaign on "jungle raj" while allied with LJP, asks @ShekharGupta on @ndtv now. #NitishReturns
No reason to believe that Lalu Prasad Ji will intervene in the functioning of the government. JDU's Pavan Varma to NDTV
Suparna Singh: .@NitishKumar and Lalu can discuss differences in an idiom particular to their relationship: JDU's Pavan Verma on @ndtv. #BiharResults
Suparna Singh: not sure if social harmony or justice has been produced or accomplished with this election: @_YogendraYadav on @ndtv now.
Swaraj Abhiyaan's Yogendra Yadav on future of Grand Alliance:
- Grand alliances don't hold for very long because there is actually very little that unites them.
- Alliances tend to be very limited for 2-3 years.
Suparna Singh: Not sure Bihar is headed for higher plane of governance with Lalu holding reins in some way: @_YogendraYadav on @ndtv now. #BiharResults
Congress is an important partner, says JDU's Pavan Varma
- Let me tell you that Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad had started coming together after the 2014 loss. The process had been on for a year
- We were told we would fail at each step we took, but it went seamlessly
A lot of analysis will be required to figure out about the +21 per cent of vote that others have got, says BJP's Arvind Gupta
Suparna Singh: On air, @PrannoyRoyNDTV refers to @DrChandanMitra's strong comments on Amit Shah & #BiharResults in this op-ed https://t.co/FBdOfsRqcL
I remember when we got 2 seats in Parliament (1984). Atal Bihari Vajpayee addressed a rally and said "We lost the elections, but have not lost the will", says BJP's Sheshadri Chari
I think the message of development did not communicate well at the last mile, says BJP's Arvind Gupta
BJP's Prakash Javdekar to NDTV on mistakes made by the party in Bihar:
- I concede that Nitish got the benefit of our company of seven years when we together were in power in Bihar
- We were the reasons of good governance in the state
- I can list out several mistakes
- We will listen to our workers and take further decision
The face of Nitish Ji was very important in this win: JDU's Harivansh Singh tells NDTV
- Nitish Ji had said that if he did not improve the situation of electricity in Bihar, he would not ask for votes
- Today, Bihar is getting electricity more than ever before
The face of Nitish Ji was very important in this victory. Nitish Ji had said that if he did not improve the situation of electricity in Bihar, he would not ask for votes, JD(U) spokesperson Harivansh Singh to NDTV
"Biggest aberration was done by Lalu Yadav. He spoke of Muslim, Yadav, religion and caste... Those pseudo secular credentials. He played his cards and he succeeded," BJP's Prakash Javdekar tells NDTV
Suparna Singh: Lalu spoke of Muslims, Yadavs, religion and caste. He played these cards and succeeded, says @PrakashJavdekar. on air now. #BiharResults
Congress leader Sachin Pilot to NDTV:
- There is no anti-incumbency against Nitish Kumar, but BJP raised the stakes very high
- Congress played an important role in stitching the alliance
- Congress said that Nitish Kumar will be the face of the alliance and the RJD joined
- So much anti-incumbency in one year will have repercussions in Assam, Bengal and most importantly UP assembly elections
What Amit Shah said and what PM Modi said in the campaign was a part of a well thought out strategy. Siddharth Varadarajan to NDTV
It's for the first time since 1999 that a party has lost state elections in a row: Siddharth Varadarajan to NDTV
Suparna Singh: strike rate of RJD and JDU was 80%, Congress' was 60%: @PrannoyRoyNDTV to Sachin Pilot. on air now. #BiharResults
It's a happy mistake, Congress' Sachin Pilot on NDTV's exit poll.
Suparna Singh: "after delhi, now Bihar -is the honeymoon over? Are you learning lessons?" @PrannoyRoyNDTV to @PrakashJavdekar. on air now.
We wanted to keep the campaign focused on development, BJP's Prakash Javdekar tells NDTV
- We had not gone for a campaign of hatred
- What happened was an aberration
- Let me congratulate the new government
- Unlike UPA, we will treat all states equally and walk the talk on development
- You cannot compare apples with oranges (Lok Sabha vs Assembly)
- Main picture is the right alliance
- We got practically the same vote as in Lok Sabha
- What happened was JDU, RJD and Congress got lesser votes but they were together
Suparna Singh: These were aberrations, says @PrakashJavdekar about alleged attempts/comments to polarize voters. on air now on @ndtv.
Suparna Singh: brave of @PrakashJavdekar to discuss BJP defeat, gracious to offer full support from centre to new Bihar govt. On air now.
BJP repeated the mistake of Delhi, says Swaraj Abhiyaan's Yogendra Yadav to NDTV
Suparna Singh: we apologize to you, for all the confusion.Our objective is to bring you the news accurately.Thank you for staying with us: @PrannoyRoyNDTV
Suparna Singh: .@PrannoyRoyNDTV :we're looking into why the data from reliable agency was wrong, and we take responsibility & we apologize. #BiharResults.
Suparna Singh: .@PrannoyRoyNDTV opens his show with this: the last time we made an error as big as this was 32 years ago. #BiharResults
Suparna Singh: #BiharResults & the many miscalculations of Amit Shah -by @RanaAyyub https://t.co/7fgaDksjZy
Earlier today. Image courtesy PTI
Suparna Singh: .@ArvindKejriwal to @ndtv on #BiharResults : If hate politics, intolerance does not stop, BJP will be finished
Power in the BJP is concentrated with PM Modi and Amit Shah: Arvind Kejriwal to NDTV
BJP has played dirty politics. They should learn from the verdicts in Bihar and Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal
There are more fireworks being set off for BJP's defeat: Arvind Kejriwal to NDTV
Delhi chief minister Kejriwal suggests that chief ministers might band together against PM Modi in future
If PM Modi doesn't stop his foreign tours and get to work, there will be verdicts like Bihar across the country: Arvind Kejriwal to NDTV
The message to Narendra Modi is that the people are angry with his style of working: Arvind Kejriwal to NDTV
From earlier today. Image courtesy PTI
LJP's Pashupati Paras, party chief Ram Vilas Paswan's brother, loses Alauli
Shatrughan Sinha calls for accountability and introspection
I would request my party to introspect its shortcoming and take action: Shatrughan Sinha, BJP #BiharResults
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015 He also said he congratulates Nitish Kumar and Lalu Yadav
I had tried telling my party to refrain from doing 'negative' politics but I was not called by them: Shatrughan Sinha, BJP #BiharResults
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015 Shotgun is the BJP MP from Patna Sahib
Obviously I am sad, I had predicted the writing on the wall: Shatrughan Sinha #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/bgrWwzbf1F
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015 Sharad Pawar's NCP is part of the alliance Socialist Secular Morcha
I have always stated that Bihar Elections will give new dimension to Indian politics: Sharad Pawar,NCP #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/8spz28F2AG
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015 Both Lalu Yadav's sons have won their seats - Tejaswi from Raghopur and Tej Pratap from Mahua
Lalu Yadav to NDTV:
"If this is jungle raj, bhaago hamare jungle se," @laluprasadrjd message to BJP in his first interview post victory pic.twitter.com/Qyeryu48oB
- barkha dutt (@BDUTT) November 8, 2015 Lalu Yadav to NDTV:
In his first interview after dramatic victory @laluprasadrjd says "@narendramodi should quit and go back to Gujarat" pic.twitter.com/PdLBPQGyge
- barkha dutt (@BDUTT) November 8, 2015 Lalu Yadav to NDTV
"Our fight is not for Patna but for the seat of Delhi," @laluprasadrjd tells me in his first interview post win pic.twitter.com/T1mZTSEIyf
- barkha dutt (@BDUTT) November 8, 2015 It's a happy Diwali for the Grand Alliance
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Jitan Ram Manjhi has lost his other constituency Makhdumpur to RJD's Subedar Das. He won from Imamganj
This is a rejection of BJP's divisive agenda: Capt Amarinder Singh, Congress #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/cpWuF6Inga
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015 Dhol baaje
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Colour them happy
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"Heading to Banaras @narendramodi seat with my lantern" says @laluprasadrjd to me as we scoop first interview w/him pic.twitter.com/0TcLVcclvg
- barkha dutt (@BDUTT) November 8, 2015NDA won less seats than expected, we will introspect over shortcomings in coming days: Sushil Modi #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/EKwvLOyxUH
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015 Recap: While making a joint public appearance with Nitish Kumar some hours ago, Lalu Yadav said Nitish would run Bihar and he would go national
Grand Alliance supporters have a grand time in Delhi
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Victory is sweet
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PM did not fulfill any of promises he made to people,prices of pulses increased,Ppl observed all this: Rabri Devi pic.twitter.com/iVCxYzK577
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015Suparna Singh: 6 big takeaways from BJP defeat in Bihar- @ShashiTharoor 's analysis https://t.co/kt0BxL2GkG. #BiharResults.
Dancing and drumbeats in Delhi
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The Bihar election reflects the mood of the entire nation: Nitish Kumar
This election will be looked at as a milestone event in the years to come: Nitish Kumar
Suparna Singh: .@DrChandanMitra's honest analysis of BJP defeat in Bihar, says Amit Shah-crafted "high-pitched" campaign failed
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LJP's Prince Raj, nephew of party chief Ram Vilas Paswan, loses from Kalyanpur
Our government will be for all, not for any particular class: Lalu Prasad Yadav
PM Modi congratulated Nitish Kumar, but was it from the heart or just basic courtesy, asks Lalu Prasad Yadav at a press conference
We will take Bihar to the national map: Lalu Prasad Yadav
After this win, we will take on Delhi. I will go to Varanasi: Lalu Prasad Yadav
We will try our best to fulfill people expectations: Nitish Kumar
There were no frictions within the alliance: Nitish Kumar
Hope for the Centre's help so that the state and the country on the whole can prosper: Nitish Kumar
We will respect the opposition here in Bihar, and we will want that there is consensus on the issues that need to addressed here: Nitish Kumar
When it was clear we had won, people across the country rejoiced; it shows everybody's eyes were pinned on Bihar and they were hoping for this: Nitish Kumar
During the polling there was aggressive campaigning, but people of Bihar used their wisdom and gave a clear mandate: Nitish Kumar
The estimates said it would be a photo-finish, but the people of Bihar showed their minds had been made: Nitish Kumar
This is a victory for the people of Bihar: Nitish Kumar
I want to congratulate people in Bihar.Its a great victory for Hindu mind which is liberal:Kapil Sibal #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/4ZENVDplp3
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015 "On a standalone basis, the BJP is still single largest party by vote share," says Sanju Verma to NDTV
In the studio:
"This is the beginning of secular forces coming together, Congress will act as cementing force," says Tom Vadakkan
"Perception of 'intolerance' has hurt us. Everybody has to rein in certain forces, I don't want to blame my party," says BJP's Ram Madhav
"This is the beginning of secular forces coming together, Congress will act as cementing force," says Tom Vadakkan
"Perception of 'intolerance' has hurt us. Everybody has to rein in certain forces, I don't want to blame my party," says BJP's Ram Madhav
Nitish will run Bihar, I will take the win national: What Lalu said
Lalu and Nitish seal it with a hug
Nitish Kumar-Lalu Yadav greet each other after victory in #BiharElections pic.twitter.com/jQMQb3fz3Z
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015 The Modi government, the RSS government will be crushed: Lalu Yadav
The Bihar that our sisters and mothers dream of, we will strive to make that: Lalu Yadav
This was not just RJD, JDU and Congress, it was the Mahagathbandhan. Bihar's people have given us a huge mandate: Lalu Yadav
Keeping BJP in power would mean breaking up the country into factions. We will start a movement against dividing the country: Lalu Yadav
Under Nitish's leadership, Bihar's progress and development will go on. Youth, farmers, labourers - everyone is with us: Lalu Yadav
The Dalit, backward and upper castes have voted for Grand Alliance. We are grateful for that. BJP has been routed in Bihar by the people: Lalu Yadav
Nitish Kumar stays on chief minister of Bihar, says Lalu Yadav
The men of today's match, Nitish Kumar and Lalu Yadav, arrive together to address the press
I do not attribute this result to any one side, one problem is that we suffered a perception problem: BJP's Ram Madhav to NDTV
Credit goes to Lalu and Nitish, they had the pulse of the voters: BJP's Ram Madhav to NDTV
First pics: Man of the match Nitish Kumar emerges from his house and is almost crushed by the enthusiasm
Lalu Yadav's other son, seen as his political heir:
We respect the mandate given by people, development will be our top priority: Tejashwi Yadav #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/crRNbepbIl
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015 Rajnath Singh, who called Nitish Kumar, Sharad Yadav and Lalu Yadav to congratulate them, tweets:
We respect the mandate given by the people of Bihar. I hope the government in Patna will lead Bihar on the path of peace and progress.
- Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) November 8, 2015The economic package for Bihar is a commitment given by the Prime Minister which will be fulfilled by the Centre at all cost
- Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) November 8, 2015He is all smiles after a dramatic historic win. Am With @NitishKumar at his residence. Many congratulations Sir pic.twitter.com/jYZfVPH8tL
- barkha dutt (@BDUTT) November 8, 2015 Nitish Kumar has already tweet-thanked Sonia Gandhi for calling to congratulate him. She also called Lalu Yadav
Lalu Yadav's son Tej Pratap wins from Mahua
Vikram Chandra: What will be the national impact of the #BiharVerdict? On fringe, cabinet, policies and reform? Anchoring a special show from 5-7 pm.
In the studio:
"BJP doesn't believe in the values of the country, they consider the country their fiefdom," says JDU spokesperson K C Tyagi
"3 Ds have cost BJP this election - Dadri, Dal and Dalit," says Jaiveer Shergill of the Congress
"BJP doesn't believe in the values of the country, they consider the country their fiefdom," says JDU spokesperson K C Tyagi
"3 Ds have cost BJP this election - Dadri, Dal and Dalit," says Jaiveer Shergill of the Congress
The Congress is very excited about this win after the 2014 fail
Congress workers celebrate in Bhopal #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/1mnFGDPl0a
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015 The day our alliance was formed, that day it was decided that BJP will be defeated: JDU's Sharad Yadav
Congress workers celebrate in Bhopal #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/1mnFGDPl0a
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015Vikram Chandra: And a Twitter troll is someone who claims to love his country while actively hating most of his fellow citizens. https://t.co/pL6tQHWfwW
Suparna Singh: .@AmitShah meets party leaders for prelim analysis of Bihar defeat: sources to @ndtv. #BiharResults
Vikram Chandra: Waiting to hear from Lalu! It was being said that he would weigh Nitish down, but with 76 seats he is the biggest winner.
Vikram Chandra: Rahul Gandhi: this is a victory against an ideology that divides people. The country belongs to everyone.
Everybody is saying 'stop campaigning and speeches, start working.' Your car is starting, hit the accelerator else people of India will throw you out of the car: Rahul Gandhi
Suparna Singh: stop campaigning, get to work. Hit the accelarator, get this show on the road: Rahul Gandhi to PM. #BiharResults.
This is a victory for love, peace and brotherhood. It is not a win against NDA, it is against RSS, BJP and Modi's ideology: Rahul Gandhi
The entire country is saying Modi, RSS and BJP cannot divide them. They cannot win elections by dividing Hindus and Muslims: Rahul Gandhi
Want to congratulate the workers of our party and Nitishji, Laluji's parties. Victory over arrogance and anger. This message for Modiji is echoing across the country: Rahul Gandhi
Suparna Singh: Whole country is sending clear message to @narendramodi that it cannot be divided: Rahul Gandhi. #BiharResults
Suparna Singh: Whole country is sending clear message to @nared
that it cannot be divided: Rahul Gandhi. #BiharResults
Victory signs outside Lalu Yadav's house. His sons, Tej Pratap and Tejaswi, are leading in their respective constituencies
Nitish Kumar has been tweeting thank you notes to everyone who's called to congratulate him. So far, he's thanked: PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, LK Advani (who he called to wish him a happy birthday), Murli Manohar Joshi, Rajnath Singh, N Chandrababu Naidu, S Siddaramaiah and Naveen Patnaik
In the studio:
"Serious slap in the face for the BJP," says Brijesh Kalappa
"We accept the mandate," says BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad
"Serious slap in the face for the BJP," says Brijesh Kalappa
"We accept the mandate," says BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad
Suparna Singh: "How can Bihar be a referendum on the centre, but not Maharashtra and Haryana, which we won?" @NalinSKohli on air now. #BiharResults.
Suparna Singh: didn't PM as star campaigner pay off in Maharashtra and Haryana? not a mistake to centre-strage him in #Bihar, says @NalinSKohli on @ndtv.
Suparna Singh: course correction remarks are premature, says @NalinSKohli on @ndtv now, reacting to @PChidambaram_IN comments. #BiharResults
The party outside Lalu Prasad Yadav's residence is going with a bang
Party chief Amit Shah says BJP respects mandate of people of Bihar, offers wishes to the new government: Press Trust of India
Suparna Singh: Nitish is most popular leader in Bihar, Lalu is the leader with the largest social base: @PChidambaram_IN on air now. #BiharResults
BJP loses,India wins,BJP loses,India is saved-Derek O Brien,TMC #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/b7oigKnp1S
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015 Nitish Kumar with Prashant Kishor, PM Modi's former election strategist who switched sides to JDU
Suparna Singh: Chirag Paswan speaks honestly - We realized some mistakes during campaigning, tried to change. This is Nitish's victory. #BiharResults
Jitan Ram Manjhi, who leads BJP ally Hindustani Awam Morcha, has won from Imamganj. He currently trails in his other constituency, Makhdumpur
NDTV's Ketki Angre tweeted this last night. Turns out there was good reason for the confidence
Posters congratulating @NitishKumar and #Mahagathbadhan already up. That's some confidence #BiharElections pic.twitter.com/61unrxN5ud
- Ketki Angre (@ketkiangre) November 8, 2015 Good wishes from the Uttar Pradesh chief minister
Congratulations to Nitishji and Laluji on their historical victory.
- Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) November 8, 2015I had said it earlier also that Nitish ji has done development in Bihar,maybe that is why ppl supported him-Chirag Paswan,LJP
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015 Patna welcomes 'Bahar' in Bihar
In Bihar, Congress has registered its presence. I'm sure Congress will adopt a practical policy: P Chidambaram to NDTV
Supporters of the Congress, one of Nitish Kumar's allies in the Mahagathbandhan, celebrate in Delhi
Yes intolerance was an issue,PM should have taken strong action against errant ministers and leaders-P Chidambaram pic.twitter.com/0Ge44JCdYV
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015 Celebrations underway in Patna
First pic of Nitish Kumar after his maha win
Vikram Chandra: With the RJD having more seats than the JDU, Nitish will have his challenging moments as CM!
Suparna Singh: Nitish's numbers are lower than Lalu, he will have hands full with Lalu, must avoid national stage: @ShekharGupta on @ndtv. #BiharResults
The call of the day is introspection, modified and better strategy, teamwork and coordination in the future. Salute once again to Biharis.
- Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) November 8, 2015 Rahul Gandhi tweets:
Congratulations to the people of Bihar, to Nitishji,to Laluji,to the Congress leaders &karyakartas & the Mahagathbandhan on this victory
- Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) November 8, 2015Wishing great luck to our victorious friends and appealing for introspection to our people. The writing was always on the wall.
- Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) November 8, 2015It appears that the issue of Bihari vs Bahari (and Bihari Babu's absence) has been settled once and for all.
- Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) November 8, 2015Suparna Singh: Sack those making hate remarks: @seshadrichari advice to BJP . #BiharResults.
Lalu's RJD appears to be today's biggest winner. Outside his house in Patna, we spotted:
Vikram Chandra: Seshadri Chari: comments by fringe elements are not even the Hindutva line. Course correction needs to happen.
Congratulations pour in for Nitish Kumar
Just received a phone call from the Prime Minister congratulating me.
- Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) November 8, 2015Thank you Sonia Ji for your congratulatory phone call.
- Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) November 8, 2015 Picture of the day? The RJD lantern, green in color, and a colour-coordinated supporter
Suparna Singh: PM Modi calls @NitishKumar , congratulates him: reports. #BiharResults
Suparna Singh: currently, RJD at 77, JDU at 66 in Bihar. Lalu's big day? #BiharResults
Flags and cheering supporters outside Lalu Yadav's house
In the studio:
"BJP used paint of 'Pakistani' for Indian Muslims, faced a backlash," says Shekhar Gupta
"Too much is being read into the 'crackers in Pakistan' comment. It was not Muslim bashing. It's making 2 and 2 into 5," says BJP's Chandan Mitra
"BJP used paint of 'Pakistani' for Indian Muslims, faced a backlash," says Shekhar Gupta
"Too much is being read into the 'crackers in Pakistan' comment. It was not Muslim bashing. It's making 2 and 2 into 5," says BJP's Chandan Mitra
Suparna Singh: Sena barely able to contain gloating, describes Nitish as hero, says it's PM's loss, and "Uddhav has congratulated Nitish". #BiharResults
Suparna Singh: "we have to think about how to perform better in next election": @rammadhavbjp tells @ @SreenivasanJain "will take lessons from here"
Suparna Singh: Elections not won or lost on one factor:@rammadhavbjp to @SreenivasanJain when asked if this will impact AmitShah leadership. #BiharResults
Congratulations @NitishKumar ji, Lalu ji & your full team. And all my Bihar brothers & sisters. Victory of tolerance, defeat of intolerance
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) November 8, 2015 In the studio:
"The 'suit boot ki sarkar' and 'gai bhains ki sarkar' came together for BJP's loss," says Siddharth Varadarajan
"BJP needs to learn that state elections won't be a replay of national elections," says Yogendra Yadav
"The 'suit boot ki sarkar' and 'gai bhains ki sarkar' came together for BJP's loss," says Siddharth Varadarajan
"BJP needs to learn that state elections won't be a replay of national elections," says Yogendra Yadav
Every election is a learning curve for all political parties, will accept whatever the final result is- MA Naqvi,BJP pic.twitter.com/IQOeXvwnLO
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015 It's a colour-drenched party outside Nitish Kumar's home
Well done Bihar Congratulations to leaders&workers of Congress,RJD & JDU.They have worked hard to defeat the false claims of NDA-Ahmed Patel
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015Vikram Chandra: Sharad Yadav tells NDTV that efforts to communalise the elections failed. The BJP tried to hold the tail of a cow, he says.
We congratulate Nitish Kumar, this result will be turning point in country's political future-Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena #BiharResults
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015 In the studio:
"There is resentment against Lalu but not Nitish," says Seshadri Chari
"RJD+JDU doing better than their arithmetic, by arithmetic they would have got around 140," says Yogendra Yadav
"There is resentment against Lalu but not Nitish," says Seshadri Chari
"RJD+JDU doing better than their arithmetic, by arithmetic they would have got around 140," says Yogendra Yadav
Suparna Singh: Shiv Sena quick to stick it in to BJP. Sena's Sanjay Raut says Nitish emerges as a political hero, acc to ANI. #BiharResults.
This gift of fish, considered auspicious, was sent to Lalu Yadav this morning. Turns out, it proved lucky. A little over an hour ago, data showed a win for BJP+
Celebrations continue for the Grand Alliance
Suparna Singh: Honourable of you to appear and discuss defeat, says Prannoy to @PrakashJavdekar on @ndtv. #BiharResults.
JDU leader KC Tyagi celebrates after trends show Mahagatbandhan leading #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/PTFz3h3tjH
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015Suparna Singh: if we are losing, it is PURELY because of the math of opposition unity: @PrakashJavdekar to @ndtv. #BiharResults
JDU's Sharad Yadav to NDTV's Sreenivasan Jain: Even if Lalu Prasad Yadav wins more seats, Nitish Kumar will be Chief Minister
The national consequence of the verdict is that Bihar has sent a message that the Modi government will not work, elitist policies and divisive politics will not work: JDU's Pavan Varma to NDTV
Suparna Singh: TREND NOW - 158 to Grand Alliance, 74 to BJP. "We expected more"- Pavan Verma of JDU. #BiharResults.
Suparna Singh: These are state elections, this is no reflection on central govt or leadership: @PrakashJavdekar to @ndtv. #BiharResults.
Festivities for Team Lalu
Great Victory. Thanks to people of Bihar. pic.twitter.com/ibStWT2TQk
- Dr. Misa Bharti (@MisaBharti) November 8, 2015Just interviewed Sharad Yadav. Says BJP tried to hold tail of cow and win, but failed. #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/RTRlEIXpZ4
- Sreenivasan Jain (@SreenivasanJain) November 8, 2015 Nitish Kumar is completely relaxed. He said 'I will have a peaceful morning, emerge around 12.': JDU's Pavan Varma to NDTV
Before counting started this morning, Nitish Kumar told the media, "Ab nervous kya hona?"
Before counting started this morning, Nitish Kumar told the media, "Ab nervous kya hona?"
We will respect whatever is the mandate of the people,it is a close finish-Ram Madhav,BJP #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/f0bhODtUr4
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015Suparna Singh: I kept cautioning TV channels, pleased i am correct: Pavan Verma of JDU on @ndtv. #BiharResults.
It's a very close election. Baap beta have voted differently, maa beti have voted differently. Development plank was used by us and Nitish both: BJP's Prakash Javadekar to NDTV
Suparna Singh: "BJP tried to hold tail of cow & win,but failed. Mohan Bhagwat statement greatly damaged BJP": Sharad Yadav to @SreenivasanJain .
Celebration outside RJD Office in Patna after trends now show Mahagathbandhan leading #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/Gg5jR8MLUo
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015Suparna Singh: Even if Nitish wins fewer seats than Lalu, he will still be CM: Sharad Yadav to @SreenivasanJain. #BiharResults.
Celebrations outside Congress Office in Delhi after trends show Mahagatbandhan leading #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/t6FyV4LyFh
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015Suparna Singh: members of the same family have voted differently in this election: @PrakashJavdekar to @ndtv. #BiharResults.
BJP chief Amit Shah calls Parliamentary Board meeting tomorrow noon, in the meanwhile Rajnath Singh meets RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
In the studio:
"The Bihar voter has not been swayed by the front pages," says Prannoy Roy
"Two lessons. Relying on vikas has not been bought by the masses as people found your performance of 18 months wanting. The use of communal and caste card should not be done again," says Siddharth Varadarajan
"The Bihar voter has not been swayed by the front pages," says Prannoy Roy
"Two lessons. Relying on vikas has not been bought by the masses as people found your performance of 18 months wanting. The use of communal and caste card should not be done again," says Siddharth Varadarajan
Vikram Chandra: Now looking crystal clear. The JDU alliance will win the Bihar election.
It was the BJP, not Nitish, that made this election a referendum on the Modi Govt. They have to live with the results, win or lose.
- Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) November 8, 2015What a comeback for JDU+. In 1 hour their leads hv overtaken dat of ours. It looks a photo finish. What an election
- Ram Madhav (@rammadhavbjp) November 8, 2015Celebration in Patna after trends now show Mahagathbandhan leading #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/QFzMTRmma1
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015 Outside Nitish Kumar's house, the mood has shifted completely, says Barkha Dutt
The fear has gone, we have routed Amit Shah, we are 100% confident: JDU supporters
The fear has gone, we have routed Amit Shah, we are 100% confident: JDU supporters
This is nothing, we will cross 140 seats-Misa Bharti,RJD #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/vqJed4Qmc0
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015Suparna Singh: all channels now showing Grand Alliance ahead #BiharResults.
Must wait for final results, we believe things will be in our favor at the end: Sudhanshu Trivedi,BJP #biharresults pic.twitter.com/L2zI5KrIaT
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015Suparna Singh: #BiharResults: Grand Alliance ahead with 112, BJP+ at 106
Suparna Singh: Neck-and-neck now. #BiharResults. Consortium used by national channels correcting to local picture now, says @_YogendraYadav on @NDTV
I congratulate ppl of Bihar, I think we will get close to 150 seats-Sharad Yadav,JDU on trends showing Mahagatbandhan leading #BiharResults
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015 The mood is upbeat at the RJD office
Suparna Singh: at 10 am, BJP leading in 108, Grand Alliance in 107. #BiharResults.
BJP's Giriraj Singh confident of NDA forming the government in Bihar
NDA hi jitegi, hamari sarkar banegi-Giriraj Singh,BJP on trends showing Mahagatbandhan leading #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/BBNRa5QHL6
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015Suparna Singh: Celebrations get a little quieter at BJP office in Patna, pick up at JDU office #BiharResults.
Suparna Singh: #BiharResults: Lok SAbha & Rajya SAbha TV also showing different results, @vikramchandra points out. w/@soniandtv
https://t.co/gUSFW3nSFk
Vikram Chandra: So far only the exit polls were confused. Now counting is confusing too!
Conflicting data = celebrations shift to the RJD office
Celebration outside RJD Office in Patna after trends show Mahagathbandhan leading #BiharResults pic.twitter.com/0ie9RfIzoK
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2015 Things are calming down at the BJP office in Patna now. An hour ago, they were celebrating with fireworks and colour
Who will be Bihar's next chief minister? BJP leaders Ravi Shankar Prasad and Shahnawaz Hussain say they aren't in the running. BJP ally Jitan Ram Manjhi says he is prepared to step up if the people want him to. He was sacked from the post earlier this year by Nitish Kumar's JDU
Suparna Singh: we're rechecking all data. This discrepancy on different channels is a first, but we have vigorous balances and checks: @PrannoyRoyNDTV .
Vikram Chandra: Rajya Sabha TV says 108-106 in favour of JDU+. Lok Sabha TV says 88-70 in favour of BJP+ !!
Suparna Singh: Never seen this big a discrepancy between channels on results: @_YogendraYadav on @ndtv now.
Suparna Singh: .@PrannoyRoyNDTV and guests on air now explaining why there are discrepancies in forecast on channels. #BiharResults
Is it back to neck and neck in Bihar. Nail biting finish
- barkha dutt (@BDUTT) November 8, 2015Suparna Singh: Nice to see @ndtv trending :). #BiharResults.
Jitan Ram Majhi is currently leading in both his constituencies
It's all quiet and empty at the house of Jitin Ram Manjhi. Yet he and his party have been an X factor in Bihar pic.twitter.com/aFwXnwHc3r
- barkha dutt (@BDUTT) November 8, 2015Suparna Singh: Nitish is sounding more & more like Digvijaya Singh in third innings, aiming to please "Delhi drawing room crowd": @ShekharGupta on @ndtv.
Suparna Singh: other parties undersetimate the kind of firepower and commitment BJP brings to election campaigns: @ShekharGupta on @ndtv. #BiharResults
This will be a huge boost for PM Modi and Amit Shah (if BJP wins Bihar): Prannoy Roy
Suparna Singh: all parties have to accept now that BJP has become the dominant political force in India: @ShekharGupta to @ndtv. #BiharResults
Suparna Singh: Modi-Shah approach to campaigning has clear style now - go big, go for broke: @ShekharGupta on @ndtv.
NDTV calls the election. BJP and allies all set to form the government in bihar with 145 to 149 seats #BiharBlockbuster
- barkha dutt (@BDUTT) November 8, 2015 At the BJP office in Patna, it's not just an early Diwali supporters are celebrating. Holi hai as well
Two members of BJP 's #Bihar war room told me this morning/last night they expect 135-140 seats. As of now, looks like they were right.
- Sreenivasan Jain (@SreenivasanJain) November 8, 2015
