How did BJP’s Shivesh Ram win after lagging behind in the first preference? Know the complete equation of votes:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The results of Rajya Sabha elections were shocking. On the basis of numerical strength, RJD candidate AD Singh’s chances of victory seemed high, but the second preference votes turned the tables.

1. First preference votes: AD Singh’s lead

RJD candidate AD Singh was clearly ahead in the counting of first preference votes:

AD Singh (RJD): they are given first priority 37 votes meet.

Shivesh Ram (BJP): They are given first preference only 30 votes meet.

Default: AD Singh from Shivesh Ram 700 points worth (7 votes) were ahead, but they were determined to win 41 votes Couldn’t touch the magic figure of Rs.

2. Counting of second preference: This is how the dice are rolled

Since no candidate met the quota, second preference votes were counted. This is where NDA’s ‘micro-planning’ came in handy:

NDA’s strategy: After the victory of Nitish Kumar, Nitin Naveen, Ramnath Thakur and Upendra Kushwaha, NDA has 38 extra votes Were left.

Vote Transfer: Most of the surplus votes received by Nitish Kumar and Nitin Naveen as second preferences Shivesh Ram Was chosen.

outcome: Shivesh Ram defeated AD Singh after second preference votes were added. 302 points (vote value) and won by a margin of .

3. Main reasons for the defeat of the opposition

Strategic failure and absence of MLAs were the major reasons behind the defeat of Mahabandhan:

Absence of 4 MLAs: 3 Congress MLAs and 1 RJD (Faizal Rehman) MLA did not come to vote.

Lack of cross voting: RJD was hopeful that they would collect votes from independents or others, but the NDA clan remained completely united.