Modi's party faces test in crucial Indian state election
Summary
Elections have started in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, where over 74 million people can vote for a new state government. The voting process is divided into two phases, with results expected on November 14. The current election features significant competition between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and an opposition alliance amid controversies over voter list revisions.Key Facts
- The election in Bihar involves voting for 243 seats and occurs in two phases.
- The voter list revision removed 4.7 million names, leading to allegations by the opposition that it favors BJP.
- Bihar is one of India's most populous and poorest states, with high migration rates for jobs.
- The BJP is running in alliance with JD(U) against the main opposition partnership of Congress and RJD.
- Prashant Kishor, a well-known political consultant, has started his own party for this election.
- Two prominent political figures, Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav, are expected to participate in their last major election.
- Female voters form almost half of the electorate, and their participation is rising.
- Political parties are offering welfare schemes targeting women to gain their votes.
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