Congress leader Pawan Khera has made striking remarks about the ongoing Bihar assembly elections, describing the contest as a direct confrontation between the Election Commission of India and the people of Bihar. His comments came as early trends showed a substantial lead for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.
Early Trends Favor NDA Coalition
According to the latest data available on the Election Commission's official website on Friday, November 14, 2025, the NDA was leading in 187 assembly seats, while the opposition INDIA bloc trailed significantly with leads in just 49 constituencies. The substantial gap between the two political formations has sparked intense political discussions across the state.
Khera, who serves as a member of the All India Congress Committee Working Committee, emphasized that these trends represent only the initial phase of result declarations. "This is just the beginning, and we are waiting," he stated, suggesting that the final outcome might differ from the early indications.
Khera's Criticism of Election Commission
The Congress leader specifically targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Gupta, suggesting that his actions were influencing the electoral process in Bihar. "The early trends indicate that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Gupta is making an impact on the people of Bihar," Khera remarked during his media interaction.
He further elaborated on his perspective, stating, "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 reference to alleged electoral malpractices underscored the opposition's concerns about the voting process.
ECI vs People: The Core Conflict
Khera framed the entire electoral exercise as a fundamental confrontation between institutional authority and popular will. "This contest is between the Election Commission of India and the people of Bihar," he asserted, elevating the political discourse beyond conventional party politics.
In a particularly pointed comment directed at the Chief Election Commissioner, Khera invoked literary symbolism: "There was a book called 'To Serve with Love.' Gyanesh Kumar Gupta is writing this book for PM Modi." This metaphorical criticism suggested that the Election Commission was allegedly favoring the ruling establishment.
The Congress leader's statements reflect the growing tension between opposition parties and election authorities as the counting process continues. With the NDA maintaining a strong lead according to early trends, political observers are closely watching how the situation develops throughout the day.
