With results pouring in the trends show that JD(U)-RJD-Congress Grand Alliance is racing ahead of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar polls and is all set to form the next government under the leadership of Nitish Kumar.

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"Will go to Banaras with a lantern to 'find' Modi's promises," says Lalu.

"You can't predict the ripples that this verdict will have in coming future."

"I thank the women for coming in large numbers and voting. We are committed to look after their empowerment and safety," says Lalu.

"Nitish Kumar is, and will be, the Chief Minister of Bihar. The state is set to develop under his leadership," Lalu Yadav declares.

"We will work towards a better Bihar and are committed to women's development and safety," says Lalu.

"We will uproot the Modi government at the Centre," says Lalu Yadav.

"The people of Bihar have handed over an unprecedented defeat to the BJP. We express our heartfelt gratitude to them," says Lalu Yadav.

RJD chief Lalu Yadav addresses a press conference.

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray calls Nitish Kumar to congratulate him over Grand Alliance's massive victory in Assembly polls.

According to latest results/trends by 1:05 pm, Grand Alliance is leading on 160 seats while the NDA on 74 seats.

#BiharVerdict #BiharResults at 11:40am (leads/trends) JDU+ 157 BJP+ 75 OTHERS+ 12 @Bihar_BJP @NitishKumar pic.twitter.com/2SWOuNNeRD — NewsGram (@NewsGram1) November 8, 2015

This is a victory of unity over divisiveness. Humility over arrogance. Love over hate. A victory of the people of Bihar, says Rahul Gandhi.