Bihar will go to polls in two phases on November 6 and 11, setting the stage for a fierce political showdown between the BJP-JD(U)-led NDA and the Mahagathbandhan of RJD and Congress. Prashant Kishor's newly-formed outfit Jan Suraaj is expected to further queer the political pitch, promising some fireworks post-Diwali in the final assembly election of the year.

The counting of votes will be held on November 14.

The NDA in Bihar comprises five parties: the BJP, the Janata Dal (United), the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), the Hindustani Awam Morcha, and the Rashtriya Lok Morcha.

The 2020 Assembly election in the state was a close contest between the NDA and the Mahagatbandhan, where the RJD won 75 seats while the BJP 74. This time also it may not be a smooth path for the NDA.

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