India, Nov. 14 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fielded veteran leader Renu Devi as its candidate in Bihar's Bettiah Assembly seat. The constituency, which falls under the Pashchim Champaran Lok Sabha constituency, went to the polls on November 11 and witnessed an interesting contest.

Five-time MLA and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Renu Devi has taken on Congress's Washi Ahmad, who is contesting on behalf of the Mahagathbandhan. Anil Kumar Singh is contesting from Jan Suraaj; however, the primary contest is between Devi and Ahmad. Ahmad is now taking the lead.

Voting for Bihar's 243-seat Assembly took place in two phases on November 6 and 11. Counting of votes will take place on November 14.

NDA candidate Renu Devi has been...