Bihar polls: Meghwal confident of NDA win on 'vikas', 'sushasan' plank

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal lauded the high voter turnout in Bihar, expressing confidence in an NDA victory based on 'vikas' and 'sushasan'. He also predicted a BJP win in the Anta bypoll in Rajasthan.

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday lauded the increase in voter turnout in the Bihar Assembly elections and expressed confidence in the victory of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

NDA will win on 'vikas', 'sushasan': Meghwal

Speaking to ANI, Meghwal said that 'vikas' (development) and 'sushasan' (good governance) have been two major election issues in Bihar, based on which the NDA will win the contest. "This is a festival of democracy. Voting percentage increased in the first phase, and there is an enthusiasm (among voters) in the second phase as well. 'Vikas' (development) and 'sushasan' (good governance) were two issues in the elections, and I am confident that the people of Bihar will bring back the NDA government," the Union Minister said.

After a historic voter turnout in the first phase of elections, Bihar is witnessing a robust voter participation in the second phase, as the state recorded an impressive voter turnout of 31.38 per cent till 11 am today, as per the data of the Election Commission of India. The highest voter turnout of 34.74 per cent was recorded in Kishanganj district, while the lowest voter turnout with 28.66 per cent was recorded in Madhubani district.

BJP victory predicted in Rajasthan bypoll

When asked about the bypolls in Rajasthan's Anta assembly constituency in Baran district, Meghwal said, "The BJP will definitely win there."

Anta recorded a healthy turnout of 28.74 per cent by 11 am today. The seat went vacant after the BJP leader Kanwar Lal Meena was disqualified after being convicted in a 2005 case. He was accused of threatening a government official and was convicted in May this year.

The BJP has fielded Morpal Suman against Congress' Pramod Jain Bhaya, a two-time MLA and former Minister.

Bypolls in 6 states, results on Nov 14

Meanwhile, polling for the bye-elections for eight assembly constituencies spread over six States and one Union Territory is being held on November 11.

The results for the Bihar Assembly elections and the bypolls will be announced on November 14. (ANI)

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