Patna Sahib Election: BJP Leads by 12,785 Votes After 13 Rounds of Counting - Live Updates

In a closely watched contest, the ruling BJP is seeking to retain the Patna Sahib assembly seat. The party's Ratnesh Kumar is vying to maintain the BJP's 40-year winning streak, which has seen the party hold the seat for seven consecutive terms under MLA Nand Kishore Yadav. The Congress, led by Shashant Shekhar, aims to break the BJP's dominance and demonstrate the INDIA bloc's ability to win in the party's strongholds. A BJP victory would reinforce its voter base in Urban Bihar, while a Congress win would be a significant upset and validate the INDIA bloc's national-level credentials. Follow live updates for the latest on the Patna Sahib election results.