NCP (Sharad Pawar) party MP Supriya Sule speaking to the media said, the JD(U)-led alliance’s performance in the Bihar Assembly elections was “undoubtedly stronger” than that of her own coalition, adding that the mandate clearly reflects the trust the people of Bihar have placed in Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Speaking to reporters, Sule said preliminary trends show a decisive tilt in favour of Nitish Kumar, who spearheaded the alliance’s campaign. “This victory belongs to Nitish Kumar. He led the entire election effort, and the people have endorsed him. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to him,” she said.
She added that schemes implemented in the last three months may have contributed significantly to the results. “Many shared that there is immense goodwill for Nitish Kumar on the ground. The recent initiatives taken by him could have influenced the outcome,” she remarked.
Reflecting on poll assessments, Sule said several surveys had predicted a close contest, and even party workers and observers believed the election would not be one-sided. “In Delhi yesterday, the discussion was that the Bihar election would be tough. No one anticipated such a sweeping majority, not even those who have won,” she said, reiterating that the mandate is clearly in Nitish Kumar’s favour.
On ongoing concerns over EVMs and voter lists, Sule said she has repeatedly raised discrepancies, including in her Baramati constituency. “I have highlighted several such cases multiple times. After raising these issues, media outlets also presented the actual situation to the public. Even BJP’s allies in government have questioned irregularities related to vote theft,” she said.
Asked whether the Bihar results could influence the upcoming local bodyelections in Maharashtra, Sule dismissed the possibility, stressing that local polls operate on different issues. “Bihar’s election was a state-level mandate. Local body elections focus on issues like roads, water and electricity. Local alliances are forming in many areas based on these needs,” she said.
