Bihar's Battle: Tejashwi's 'Sahni' Card to Sway EBCs vs Modi-Nitish's 'Vikas' Pitch

This special report from Hajipur, Bihar, delves into the shifting political landscape ahead of the state elections, focusing on key figures like Tejashwi Yadav, Nitish Kumar, and Mukesh Sahni. A central point of discussion is the Mahagathbandhan's strategy to attract the crucial Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) vote bank. 'Remember, its a wild card that has been played by Tejaswi Yadav when he has announced the name of Mukesh Sthani as the deputy Chief ministerial nominee of his party, the Alliance, the Mahagathbandhan,' the report notes. The sentiment on the ground is divided, with citizens expressing frustration over persistent issues like inadequate drainage, unemployment, and inflation. While some voters remain loyal to the incumbent government citing development work, others are vocal about the need for change, weighing promises of jobs against past performance.