Patna, Oct. 18 -- Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Saturday asserted that the political atmosphere in Bihar is firmly in favour of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and claimed that the opposition Mahagathbandhan is heading towards a "crushing defeat" in the upcoming 2025 Assembly elections.

Speaking to reporters in Patna, Rai criticised the opposition's Mahagathbandhan for their lack of coordination and delay in finalising seat-sharing arrangements.

"The Mahagathbandhan hasn't finalised seat-sharing; that's their issue. However, the atmosphere in Bihar for the 2025 elections clearly indicates that the Mahagathbandhan will face a crushing defeat," the Union Minister said.

The Union Minister further added that the opposition allianc...