New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- Pradeep Gupta-led Axis My India exit poll on Wednesday forecast a return of the NDA government in Bihar, in a close fight with Mahagathbandhan, however, the prediction showed that unemployed, first-time voters and Muslims favoured the INDIA bloc over the ruling alliance.

Most of the exit polls, including Matrize, Chanakya Strategies and Dainik Bhaskar have predicted a huge edge for the NDA, and 0 to 2 seats for Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) in its debut inning.

The result of the Bihar elections - which were conducted in two phases and also saw the highest voting in the state since 1951 - will be announced on November 14.

- NDA is likely to get 43% vote share and may win 121 to 141 seats. The BJP is like...