The NDA led by Nitish Kumar, written off by many and battling perceptions of poor health, appears poised to return to Bihar, with the Axis My India exit poll giving it an edge ahead of the Mahagathbandhan in the 2025 assembly elections. The high-octane elections, conducted under the shadow of the controversial Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, are likely to see the NDA bag anywhere between 121-141 seats, with the Mahagathbandhan securing 98-118 seats.

Prashant Kishor's upstart Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), which became a major talking point during the campaign, is expected to draw a blank and at best, win one seat. - Ends

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