Patna: The National Democratic Alliance moved far ahead in the Bihar assembly election count on Friday, crossing the double century mark in early leads and surprising even the most optimistic exit poll predictions. The strong surge has created a festive mood within NDA camps while the grand alliance is struggling to keep pace.

According to the latest trends from the counting centres across the state, the NDA crossed 200 seats in leads within the first few rounds. This performance is well above the ranges projected by most survey agencies, which had predicted a comfortable victory for the ruling alliance but not such a sweeping margin.

BJP and JD U leaders expressed confidence that the final tally would reflect the same momentum, saying that the people of Bihar have endorsed stable governance and development. Senior NDA leaders added that this election result shows a clear shift in voter mood across both rural and urban regions.

For the grand alliance, the day has been disappointing. Early leads show the bloc falling far behind, with many of its strongholds slipping away. Leaders of the alliance admitted that the trends were not in their favour but said they would wait for the final results before making any formal statements.

The counting process is still under way, and officials have cautioned that numbers may continue to change through the day. However, the early figures indicate that the NDA is heading toward one of its strongest performances in Bihar in recent years, surpassing the expectations set by exit polls and political analysts.

With the ruling alliance holding a commanding lead across most districts, the political landscape of Bihar appears set for a major shift as the day progresses.