What did the pollsters expect by creating a phantasmagoria of a BJP win?

As voting begins in the state to elect a new government, caste alliances are driving elections under the catch-all phrase of ‘development’. In a ground report, Hardnews travelled through the state to understand which way the wind is blowing

Bihar politicians have dropped their effective policy approach to pander for votes among Backward classes. Will their bid to shake the BJP pay off?

The Congress’ defeat in the assembly elections was not only because of anti-incumbency but also due to the rise of a voting class that is moving from caste-based politics to aspiration-based lobbying

Even if Nitish Kumar masquerades his opposition to Narendra Modi, he would not really cause any anxiety to the RSS as long as he supports the BJP in a post-poll scenario

The Congress is confident of breaking new ground, but going it alone might be a risky venture on the ground

Despite being pulled up by the Election Commission for distributing money among his votebank, Lalu Prasad Yadav’s election campaign in Bihar is going strong and his future seems assured