According to the latest trends by the Election Commission, the Mahagathbandhan is leading at 43 seats (JMM 24, Congress 11, RJD 6, CPI (ML) (L) (2), while the NDA leading on 26 seats (BJP 24, AJSUP 1, JDU 1).

With a robust voter turnout of 67.74%, including 68.95% in the second phase, the battle for power has sparked high hopes on both sides.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party headed for a victory Saturday in state elections in politically significant Maharashtra while the opposition won mineral-rich Jharkhand state. Polling in the two states are seen as a test of Modi's popularity after his party returned to power in June national elections but was