Will women vote stay with Nitish or has fatigue set in after 20 years? Here's what villagers said

In this special ground report, India Today's Rajdeep Sardesai travels to Kalyan Bigha, the ancestral village of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, to gauge the mood of the electorate. "He has done something, but now he is old… he is tired… we want a new generation," remarked one voter, capturing a growing sentiment for change after two decades of Kumar's rule. The report delves into the impact of the Jeevika scheme, where women self-help groups receive ₹10,000, questioning if it is a successful empowerment model or a political gambit to secure the crucial women's vote. While some residents praise the development in infrastructure like roads and electricity, others, particularly the youth, express a desire for more employment opportunities, looking towards Tejashwi Yadav as a potential alternative. The story captures the complex political dynamics, weighing voter loyalty against anti-incumbency.