New Delhi, November 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the BJP-led NDA’s stupendous performance in the Bihar Assembly elections was a mandate against the ‘jungle raj’ and appeasement policy of the Mahagathbandhan parties.

Addressing a gathering of party workers and supporters at the BJP HQs, PM Modi said that he made two specific requests before the Bihar electorate – to cast their vote in record numbers and give a strong mandate to the NDA. He added that the people of Bihar heard his request and blessed the NDA with a strong mandate.

“The people of Bihar have voted for a developed Bihar. The people of Bihar have voted for a prosperous Bihar. During the election campaign, I had urged the people of Bihar for a record voting, and the people of Bihar have broken all records. I had urged the people of Bihar to ensure a massive victory for the NDA, and the people of Bihar have honoured this request of mine as well,” he said.

Taking a swipe at the MY (Muslim-Yadav) equation, flaunted by the Rashtriya Janata Party (RJD) as its support base to appease certain sections, he said that the youth of Bihar have chosen a new MY formula for such people.

“People of Bihar have given a new meaning to MY – Mahila and Youth. Their dreams and aspirations have completely vanquished the MY formula, as practised and furthered by certain parties to achieve their political interests,” he said.

The Prime Minister further praised all the junior alliance partners of NDA, including Jitan Ram Manjhi, Upendra Kushwaha and Chirag Paswan for the stellar results in the Bihar elections and also commended the party booth workers as well as foot soldiers who did a commendable job on the ground and ensured a thumping mandate for the alliance.

Nitish Kumar thanks PM Modi as NDA heads for unprecedented victory in Bihar

 Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) President Nitish Kumar on Friday expressed deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the voters of Bihar as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) surged towards a historic mandate in the 2025 Assembly elections.

In a statement issued after the latest trends showed the NDA crossing the 200-seat mark in the 243-member Assembly, Kumar said the people of Bihar had “reaffirmed their faith” in the NDA government.

“In the Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections 2025, the people of the state have expressed their confidence in our government by giving us a massive majority. For this, I bow to all the esteemed voters of the state and express my heartfelt gratitude,” he said.

Thanking Prime Minister Modi for his support, he added, “I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji for the support received from him, while bowing to him.”

Kumar also credited the victory to the unity and coordination within the NDA.

“The NDA alliance has achieved a massive majority in this election by demonstrating complete unity. For this victory, thanks and gratitude are also due to all our alliance partners -- Shri Chirag Paswan ji, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi ji, and Shri Upendra Kushwaha ji. With the support of all of you, Bihar will progress even further and move towards becoming one of the most developed states in the country.”

He tagged his post to PM Modi, Chirag Paswan, Jitan Ram Manjhi, and Upendra Kushwaha.

The JD(U), a key pillar of the NDA in Bihar, has already won 48 seats and is leading in 36 others, taking its tally to 84 seats. The party contested the election in alliance with the BJP and regional partners including HAMS, RLM and LJP(R).

The NDA’s sweeping performance has left the Opposition bloc -- Mahagathbandhan -- struggling, with its tally hovering around 35 seats -- one of its poorest showings so far.