Patna:
The BJP ordered 100 kg of laddoos and firecrackers after initial trends of the vote count today showed that the party was leading in the Bihar assembly elections.
The party had not placed the orders earlier but quickly changed its mind as the initial trends showed that it was ahead of its rivals.
Amid the confusion, there were celebrations in both camps. At the homes of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his ally Lalu Yadav, supporters danced.
A win in Bihar will boost Prime Minister Narendra Modi's chances of building the parliamentary strength he needs to push through key reforms. The government is in a minority in the Rajya Sabha, which is selected on the basis of parties' strength in state assemblies.
The counting of votes was under way for the 243-member Bihar assembly.
The party had not placed the orders earlier but quickly changed its mind as the initial trends showed that it was ahead of its rivals.
Amid the confusion, there were celebrations in both camps. At the homes of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his ally Lalu Yadav, supporters danced.
A win in Bihar will boost Prime Minister Narendra Modi's chances of building the parliamentary strength he needs to push through key reforms. The government is in a minority in the Rajya Sabha, which is selected on the basis of parties' strength in state assemblies.
The counting of votes was under way for the 243-member Bihar assembly.
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