Patna: The National Democratic Alliance appears to be heading for a major victory in the Bihar assembly elections, with early counting placing the coalition far ahead of the opposition. The strong performance has once again brought Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to the center of Bihar politics, with many calling him the key force behind the alliance’s surge.

As counting progressed, the NDA showed clear dominance across most regions, leaving the opposition bloc struggling to keep pace. Reports indicated that JD U and the BJP together were leading in a large majority of the 243 seats, suggesting that the ruling alliance may be on its way to forming the government with a comfortable margin.

Political observers say Nitish Kumar’s image as an experienced administrator, along with the NDA’s int

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