As early trends in the Bihar Assembly election results placed the BJP–JD(U) led NDA far ahead of its rivals, Independent MP Pappu Yadav criticised the emerging mandate, calling it “bad luck for Bihar.”

Speaking to reporters, Yadav said, “Whatever is happening, we will have to accept it. But this will be bad luck for Bihar. I will convey my message to the people, yet I also respect their decision.” 

He repeated that the state was headed for misfortune if the NDA returned to power.

Responding to Union Minister Giriraj Singh, who had asserted that an NDA government was inevitable and that “anarchy will never form the government,” Yadav fired back: “Is there anyone more anarchist and corrupt than him?”

Election trends showed the NDA leading in over 190 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan lagged considerably with around 50 seats.

As counting progressed, data analysis suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s extensive campaigning had significantly boosted the NDA’s prospects. Strategists noted that Modi’s high-frequency rallies had energised the voter base and enhanced turnout in the constituencies he targeted.

The Prime Minister held 14 rallies and a roadshow during the campaign, drawing large crowds across key districts. Many of these constituencies recorded higher-than-average voter participation.

Bihar witnessed a robust electoral response overall, with the two phases of polling recording a combined turnout of 67.14%, one of the highest in recent elections.

Earlier, PM Modi had expressed confidence in the NDA’s performance, describing the “record turnout” as a reflection of the public’s desire to retain the government.

Ahead of formally launching the NDA campaign, Modi visited Samastipur on October 24 to pay tribute to social justice icon and Bharat Ratna awardee Karpoori Thakur in his ancestral village. His rallies in Samastipur and Begusarai that day saw turnouts of 71.74% and 69.87%, respectively.

On October 30, the Prime Minister campaigned in Muzaffarpur and Chhapra, where turnouts reached 71.81% and 63.86%.

With counting underway and trends heavily favouring the NDA, the alliance appears set for a decisive victory, despite criticism from opposition leaders.