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- The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won the Bihar Assembly with 170 seats and led in 34 more seats.
- The election sparked controversy over the removal of more than four million names from voter lists, raising disenfranchisement concerns.
- Female turnout reached 71.6%, higher than male turnout, attributed to welfare initiatives including Chief Minister’s Women Employment Scheme.
- The opposition Mahagathbandhan won 33 seats, while allegations of voter suppression failed to gain traction.
