Twitter reacts to Bihar Elections

The voices on Twitter have been vast and varied with many criticising the BJP and others lamenting the comeback of Lalu Prasad Yadav

According to latest figures, the JD(U) Grand Alliance is leading the Bihar polls with 162 seats as compared to the BJP+ which has secured 70 seats. Reports are abound about Lalu Prasad Yadav making a comeback as ‘kingmaker’. How have the people taken to the Bihar election verdict? We give you a snapshot of Twitter reactions.
 

Anti-BJP supporters are having a field day, leaving no stone unturned in criticising Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself.

Mr Modi has two choices. He can return to being a whole-time PM & devote the whole of his time and energy to advance the development agenda

— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) November 8, 2015

 

Alternatively, he can be the Prachar Mantri and devote practically the whole of his time to winning elections for the BJP

— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) November 8, 2015

Hope #BiharResults teaches @BJP4India that raising foolish issues like #BeefBan wouldn't help them one bit. Focus on development guys.

— Vishal Mehra (@SimpliVishal) November 8, 2015

I won't be surprised if in future all elections in India are other parties vs the bjp #BiharResults

— Intolerant CA (@canikhilesh) November 8, 2015

BJP can't afford to take Anti BJP media lightly.. Media played an imp role in parliament disruption..Delhi elections & now #BiharResults

— parmarsap (@parmarsap) November 8, 2015

Message from Chess man @shrinjanR to the BJP: A hate speech a day will keep Achhe Din away. #BiharResults

— Sachin Pilot (@PilotSachin) November 8, 2015

To the big post-Bihar question. Will Modi tighten the leash on his murderous thugs? Or loosen it to engineer outright communal polarisation?

— Ajai Shukla (@ajaishukla) November 8, 2015

Shatrughan Sinha, a voice of dissent in the BJP in Bihar has an interesting take on the election outcome:

Wishing great luck to our victorious friends and appealing for introspection to our people. The writing was always on the wall.

— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) November 8, 2015

However, many expressed anxiety and disappointed over the results, lamenting the comeback of RJD supremo, Lalu Prasad Yadav

You know you've messed up when you make people celebrate a Laloo victory. #BiharResults

— Ashish Shakya (@stupidusmaximus) November 8, 2015

I am confused whether to celebrate BJP's loss or mourn over Lalu's victory #BiharElections #BiharResults

— Nupur Anand (@Nupursays) November 8, 2015

Dont understand how TV anchors are billing this as vote for developing work by Nitish, given that Lalu's RJD has won more seats than Nitish!

— Ajai Shukla (@ajaishukla) November 8, 2015

A convicted corrupt just won an election and people are celebrating! God save India. #BiharResults

— Akhil Agarwal (@akiagarwal) November 8, 2015

Earlier this year, ahead of the Bihar elections, PM Modi announced a Rs 1.25 lakh crore package in central funds for Bihar saying, “I am here today to honour my promise... how much do you want?”

Today, some Twitteratis decided to remind the PM of his promise

PM @narendramodi, I hope 1.25 lakh crore package will still go to Bihar. Hope the junta there will still get it? #BiharResults

— Deepthy Menon (@deemen) November 8, 2015