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The results of the Lok Sabha elections are out, with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) set to form government for a third consecutive time. The opposition INDIA bloc gave a stellar performance, defying the predictions made by the exit polls. Government formation will take place in a few days from now. The INDIA bloc is trying to talk to NDA's coalition partners, in the hope that some of them may change sides and the numbers may finally favour them, paving the way for their government.

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On Wednesday (June 5), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar - allies turned rivals - arrived in New Delhi on the same flight to attend the government formation meetings of their respective alliances. 

Photos circulated on social media showed Yadav first sitting behind Bihar Chief Minister Kumar on the flight, and then sitting beside him, sparking a buzz. Nitish Kumar has changed his political alliances multiple times and rejoined hands with the NDA (after breaking ties with the INDIA bloc) months before the Lok Sabha elections.

Tejashwi reacts to photos

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Reacting to the viral photos, Yadav told the news agency ANI, "We greeted each other, I was allotted the seat behind him but he saw me and called me to sit with him." On being asked if there were any political talks, the RJD leader said, "Leave this for now. These things are talked about at the appropriate time. "

In a separate press conference, Yadav was also asked about the viral photos and he said, "We greeted each other. Keep watching what happens."

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has secured a third term, but the BJP will need the support of other parties in his coalition, primarily -- JD (U) chief Nitish Kumar and TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu.

Both Naidu and Nitish have affirmed their support for the NDA government. However,  speculations are doing the rounds that the INDIA bloc is trying to woo some of the NDA allies.

In Bihar, NDA wins 29 of 40 seats

The NDA delivered a fine performance in the Lok Sabha elections in Bihar, winning 29 of the total 40 seats in the state. 

BJP and JDU won 12 seats each, while LJP (Ram Vilas) won all the five seats it contested. The RJD and Congress won four and three seats, respectively.

(With inputs from agencies)