Pawan Khera says it's ECI vs people as early trends show NDA victory in Bihar polls - ‘Just the beginning’

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday described the 2025 Bihar elections as a battle between the Election Commission of India and the people of the state, as early trends signal a sharp tilt in favour of the BJP-led coalition.

According to the latest trends on the Election Commission's website, the NDA was ahead in 187 assembly seats, while the opposition INDIA bloc was way behind with leads just in 49.

Khera, a member of the All India Congress Committee Working Committee, said that the trends are in their early phase currently. “This is just the beginning, and we are waiting.”

He said that the early trends indicate that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Gupta is making an impact on the people of Bihar. “The people have shown great courage despite issues like SIR and ‘vote chori.’ How effective Gyanesh Kumar Gupta will be remains to be seen.”

“This contest is between the Election Commission of India and the people of Bihar,” he added.

Taking a dig at the CEC, Khera said, “There was a book called ‘To Serve with Love.’ Gyanesh Kumar Gupta is writing this book for PM Modi.”