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NDA will win Bihar polls: Kushwaha as Phase 2 voting sees strong turnout

Sasaram, Nov 11 (UNI) As voting progressed in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections on Tuesday, Rashtriya Lok Morcha Chief Upendra Kushwaha expressed confidence that the results would favour the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
“There is tremendous enthusiasm among the voters,” Kushwaha said, adding that “female voters are casting their votes happily and enthusiastically.”
According to the Election Commission, Bihar recorded a voter turnout of 47.62% till 1 PM across 122 constituencies where polling is underway under tight security.
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AIIMS Patna hosts Hip Arthroplasty CME 2025

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