"Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party and its main regional ally are projected to win the most number of seats in the state election in the eastern state of Bihar, according to early trends. The trends are not definitive but the state election is closely watched because it offers an insight into the level of support for the Indian leader and his party."
"The Bihar state election was held in two phases on November 6 and November 11 and witnessed a historic turnout of 66.91%, according to the Election Commission of India. That was the highest voter turnout recorded in the state since 1951, with more women voting than men. A total of 74 million were eligible to vote. Bihar is one of the poorest states in India, and women form an important voting bloc since men migrate out to other states and metropolitan cities to look for work."
"Unemployment is a big issue, with parties contesting in the election having promised to create millions of jobs. In September, Modi made a move to appeal to women voters, handing out cash transfers of 10,000 Indian rupees ($113) each to 7.5 million women as part of an employment program. The state elections have also been marked by the opposition accusing Modi's party of manipulating electoral rolls."
BJP and its main regional ally are projected to win the most seats in Bihar based on early trends, though those trends are not definitive. Bihar held voting in two phases on November 6 and 11 with a historic 66.91% turnout, the highest since 1951, and more women voting than men among 74 million eligible voters. Bihar is economically poor and women are a significant voting bloc due to male migration. Unemployment dominated campaign promises, and September cash transfers of 10,000 rupees were given to 7.5 million women. The election saw accusations of manipulated electoral rolls.
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