With the National Democratic Alliance retaining power in Bihar albeit with a narrow three-seat majority, workers from both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal-United celebrated by bursting crackers and distributing sweets.
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BJP members celebrate with 'gulal' and play dholak, as trends showed NDA leading over Mahagathbandhan in Bihar earlier on Tuesday. Photograph: ANI Photo
Celebrations at JD-U office after poll trends started coming in favour of the NDA. Photograph: ANI Photo
JD-U supporters burst fire crackers in Patna. Photograph: ANI Photo
BJP supporters celebrate NDA's lead during the counting in Patna. Photograph: ANI Photo
BJP supporters dance and celebrate in Patna. Photograph: PTI Photo
JD-U supporters react as officials count votes during counting day of Bihar assembly polls, in Patna. Photograph: PTI Photo
BJP workers in Patna Sahib constituency prepare sweets for distribution. Photograph: PTI Photo
Sloganeering and cheers can be heard outside the BJP office in Patna after trends showed that the BJP is faring well in the elections. Photograph: ANI Photo
The dhols come out at the JD-U office as workers begin celebrating their win. Photograph: ANI Photo
JD-U workers dance outside the party office in Patna. Photograph: ANI Photo