Elections in Bihar

Spoiler alert: New political parties spring up in poll-bound Bihar

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Spoiler alert: New political parties spring up in poll-bound Bihar

The surge in the number of political roles in Bihar may well impact the election as these new players could play the role of spoiler. After the formation of Jan Suraaj led by poll strategist Prashant Kishor, three more political parties have been formed. No parties have yet announced that they want to be part … Read more

Patna to Khagaria, first-time voters share excitement, fear of ‘COVID-time polling’

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Patna to Khagaria, first-time voters share excitement, fear of ‘COVID-time polling’

Patna: As Bihar election is being conducted amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a section of young first-time voters shared their excitement and apprehension of casting their franchise for the first time in a new normal electoral environment. From capital Patna to far-off Khagaria, many asserted that they “voted to bring change”, while others said pollution, women’s … Read more