Despite exit polls suggesting a potential edge for the NDA, Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD leader and chief ministerial candidate of the Mahagathbandhan, remains confident in his prediction of a strong performance for the alliance in the Bihar elections. With a surge of 76 lakh votes compared to the last assembly polls, Yadav believes these votes are a mandate for change, not just to maintain the status quo. He highlights the discrepancy between exit polls and the actual results from the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, where exit polls incorrectly predicted a large NDA majority, which was later proven wrong. This experience has given him faith in his current predictions. Yadav's optimism is further bolstered by the positive feedback he has received from the ground, with indications of a strong seat count of over 160. He emphasizes the importance of youth and women's participation in the election, sensing a strong desire for change among these demographics. However, he also raises concerns about the integrity of exit polls, noting that some agencies are not disclosing their sample sizes, which could influence the accuracy of their predictions. As the results for the Bihar polls are set to be announced on Friday, all eyes are on the Mahagathbandhan to see if their predictions will come true.
