Tejashwi Yadav, whose Rashtriya Janata Dal got the single-largest party status in Bihar but failed to dislodge the Nitish Kumar government, said "the mandate favoured Mahagathbandhan, but Election Commission's result was in NDA's favour".
"I thank Bihar's people. The mandate favoured Mahagathbandhan, but Election Commission's result was in NDA's favour. This hasn't happened first time. In 2015 when Mahagathbandhan was formed, votes were in our favour but BJP made back door entry to gain power," the 31-year-old leader told reporters.
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has retained power in Bihar with the BJP's 74 seats taking the alliance past the majority mark of 122 in the 243-member Bihar assembly.
But Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal United won only 43 seats and placed third, with Tejashwi Yadav's RJD or Rashtriya Janata Dal emerging as the largest party with 75 seats.
Here are Bihar Election Result 2020 Live Updates:
Nov 12, 2020 22:21 (IST)
Over 7 Lakh Voters In Bihar Chose The 'NOTA' Option: Election Commission
A little over seven lakh voters in Bihar used the 'none of the above' or NOTA option in the assembly elections, according to the Election Commission.
Nitish Kumar-led NDA was back in power in Bihar on Wednesday with a slender majority.
The ruling coalition won 125 seats in the 243-member state assembly against 110 clinched by the opposition Grand Alliance to pave the way for a fourth successive term for Nitish Kumar in office.
According to figures released by the Election Commission, 7,06,252 people or 1.7 per cent of the voters opted for the option whereby they preferred not to vote for any candidate while exercising their democratic right.
Nov 12, 2020 20:54 (IST)
Chirag Paswan To Launch Thank You "Yatra" For Party Supporters
Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan will launch a "Dhanyawad Yatra" (a thanksgiving tour) after the festival of Chhath to express gratitude towards the voters who supported the party in the Bihar Assembly polls.
"We thank all the people of Bihar for the love, support, and blessings that "Bihar first Bihari first" received in the Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections 2020. This was the first time, the LJP fought the election alone and 25 lakh people blessed the vision document with a vote share of almost 6 per cent. To express our thanks, the party will take out a "Dhanyawad Yatra" (thanksgiving tour) in every district of the state. This journey will come after Chhath festival," as per the statement released by the LJP.
Nov 12, 2020 18:43 (IST)
Those With Hostile View On Everything Rejected In Polls: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said people in Bihar, Gujarat and other states where elections were held recently have rejected the leaders who only find fault with everything.
People have given a message that they stand behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said. "Some political leaders and parties are Vakra-
drashta'', as they have a hostile view about everything. They have a habit of finding fault with everything which is good for people," the senior BJP leader said.
He was speaking at "Simant Kshetra Vikasotsav 2020'' at Dhordo in Gujarat's Kutch district as part of a border area development programme.
Nov 12, 2020 17:50 (IST)
"Won't Accept Ministerial Berth": Jitan Ram Manjhi
Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi was on Thursday elected the leader of its four-member legislature party.
All the four newly elected MLAs met at Mr Manjhi's residence where they elected the former chief minister the leader of the legislature group.
Nov 12, 2020 17:16 (IST)
Akhilesh Yadav Alleges Irregularities In Bihar Polls
Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday alleged irregularities in the Bihar Assembly polls and claimed that the opposition Grand Alliance was poised to win the election but "could not do so at the last moment".
"We wanted to talk about the irregularities done with us (in Uttar Pradesh), but a more serious one has happened in Bihar. Tejashwi Yadav was poised to make his government but could not do so at the last moment. All those who have faith in democratic values are unhappy today and asking if this is how elections will be fought," he told reporters
Nov 12, 2020 15:02 (IST)
Bihar Election Results Live: "Bihar mandate favoured Mahagathbandhan," says Tejashwi Yadav
"I thank Bihar's people. The mandate favoured Mahagathbandhan, but Election Commission's result was in NDA's favour. This hasn't happened first time. In 2015 when Mahagathbandhan was formed, votes were in our favour but BJP made back door entry to gain power," said Tejashwi Yadav.
Nov 12, 2020 13:49 (IST)
Bihar Election Results Live: Mahagathbandan could not get majority due to our weak show, says Congress leader
Congress General Secretary Tariq Anwar on Thursday reacted to the performance of his party in the Bihar Assembly election, saying that the Mahagathbandhan could not gain majority due to the grand old party''s "weak show" in recently held state Assembly polls.
"We must accept the truth. Due to the weak performance of Congress, Bihar was left out of the Grand Alliance Government. MIM's entry into Bihar is not auspicious sign," Mr Anwar said in a tweet.
Speaking to ANI, Mr Anwar said, "Our performance was not as good as RJD and Left. They performed way better than us. Had we performed like them, there would have been a Mahagathbandhan government in Bihar. People of Bihar wanted the same and had made up their mind for a change."
