New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has taken the lead in early trends suggested by TV channels as counting began for the 243 Assembly seats of Bihar.

Bihar voted in two phases - 6 and 11 November and recorded one of its highest voter turnouts in Bihar's history.

As early trends start coming in, the NDA was leading on 150 seats against MGB's 74 seats, according to NDTV at 9.45 am. The majority mark in Bihar assembly is 122 which means the ruling alliance has crossed the majority mark, as per early trends on TV.

The Election Commission of India numbers however say BJP is leading 25 seats while the JD-U is ahead on 18 seats. The RJD is ahead on 14 seats as per, ECI numbers.

The ruling National Democratic Allianc...