New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- With the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) sweeping the Bihar assembly elections, the key alliance partner, Janata Dal (U) leader, and the state's longest-serving chief minister Nitish Kumar look set to lead the state for the 10th time.

As the counting progressed on Thursday evening, the BJP was ahead in 93 seats and JD(U) was leading on 83 seats. Both the alliance partners have contested 101 seats each.

"Heartfelt thanks to all the esteemed voters of Bihar for this immense public support. Your trust has further strengthened the path of development and good governance. The trust of Bihar's women has triumphed. The NDA has triumphed, Bihar has triumphed," said JD(U) in separate posts on X.

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