India, Nov. 14 -- Maithili Thakur, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Alinagar, is leading by over 6,000 votes, while RJD's Binod Mishra trails behind her. Ten rounds of counting have been completed by the Election Commission (ECI), according to the latest update.

If Maithili Thakur wins, the 25-year-old could join the list of the youngest-ever elected MLAs in the country. Thakur said taking the lead in the Alinagar constituency feels "like a dream", adding she hopes to meet the expectations of the people.

Speaking to ANI, Maithili Thakur said, "This is like a dream. People have high expectations of me. This will be my first term as an MLA, and I will do my best for my constituency. I will serve my people as their daughter. I can onl...