In a significant political development, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling coalition, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), is poised for a decisive victory in the Bihar state elections. Early trends from the Election Commission of India indicate that the NDA is expected to secure 200 out of the 243 seats in the state legislature, far surpassing the 122-seat threshold required to form a government. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Modi’s party, is projected to win 90 seats independently. Bihar, India’s third-most populous state with nearly 130 million residents, holds immense political significance due to its substantial representation in the lower house of parliament. The state’s political dynamics often set trends across India’s Hindi-speaking heartland, making this victory a critical indicator of the NDA’s national influence. The election, conducted in two phases, unfolded against a backdrop of widespread concerns over unemployment, law and order, and alleged irregularities in electoral roll revisions. Both Modi and his opponents engaged in intense campaigns, characterized by mass rallies, aggressive welfare messaging, and direct voter outreach. As the NDA’s lead became apparent, jubilant celebrations erupted in Patna, the state capital, with supporters waving party flags, dancing to drum beats, and lighting firecrackers.