On the eve of the Bihar election results, RJD leader Sunil Singh issued a sharp warning to election officials, cautioning them against any attempt to tamper with the public mandate. He warned that if irregularities occurred during the vote-counting process, Bihar could witness large-scale protests similar to those seen in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Speaking to party workers and officials overseeing the counting process, Singh said he had instructed everyone involved to ensure full transparency and fairness. “Many of our candidates were forcibly defeated in 2020. I have requested all our officials involved in the counting process that if you defeat the person whom the public has given their mandate, the same scenes you witnessed on the roads in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka will be seen on the roads of Bihar as well,” Singh declared.
The RJD leader asserted that his party was confident of a clear victory, predicting between 140 and 160 seats for the Mahagathbandhan alliance and the formation of the next government under Tejashwi Yadav’s leadership. “We are absolutely vigilant about this and urge you not to do anything that goes against public sentiment. We are getting 140–160 seats, and the new government will be formed under Tejashwi Yadav,” he said.
Following his remarks, an FIR was registered against Singh for making what authorities described as an “inflammatory statement.” Officials said the case was filed to prevent any disturbance to public order during the counting process.
The warning comes at a time of high political tension in Bihar, with both the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan claiming confidence in their prospects. Most exit polls have predicted an NDA majority, while a few suggest a closer contest.
According to the Axis My India exit poll, the NDA is projected to win 121–140 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan may secure 98–118 seats in the 243-member Bihar Assembly, where the majority mark stands at 122. The survey also indicates an increase in the NDA’s vote share from 37% in 2020 to 43% in 2025, compared with the 41% predicted for the opposition alliance.
As counting begins, both alliances are on alert, with the Election Commission assuring tight security and transparency measures at counting centres across the state.
