The RSS and its affiliates have built deep networks in Jharkhand’s tribal belt, but they have been facing a strong assertion of distinct Adivasi identity—rooted in Sarna faith, history and political legacy—limiting their Hindutva reach.
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Md Asghar Khan is a Senior Correspondent from Jharkhand writing about politics, human rights, tribal issues, women issues, and the environment. He is available at asghar@outlookindia.com
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Bihar’s Muslims, nearly 18 percent of the population, feel sidelined as secular parties overlook them for tickets, especially in regions like Magadh, fueling resentment and demands for fair representation.
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The smaller NDA allies are both potential game changers and game spoilers, which will keep the BJP and the JD(U) on the edge
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Asaduddin Owaisi is looking to secure AIMIM’s Muslim representation in Seemanchal, but the RJD fears its inclusion could backfire—leaving the party torn between alliance hopes and the risk of political irrelevance in the state
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In a press conference in Patna, the Jan Suraaj chief has also made allegations against several BJP and JD(U) leaders.
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INDIA bloc members in Bihar are balancing pressure tactics with pragmatism and lessons from the previous election.
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The Congress wants to bargain harder for Assembly seats to contest on, despite the odds.
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Bihar’s political discourse has shifted into a new controversy, with the BJP amplifying a satirical Congress post as an insult to Bihari pride — yet experts argue the uproar may fade quickly as deeper concerns like unemployment, migration, and the SIR issue reclaim the spotlight.
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The 2025 Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive in Bihar has sparked allegations of election malpractice. Voters claim the electoral roll verification process is flawed, with Booth Level Officer checks leading to voter list deletions, disenfranchising migrants and vulnerable citizens. The controversy highlights voter ID issues and growing mistrust in Bihar’s election process.
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Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar says the opposition alliance will contest all 243 seats in Bihar Assembly; Rahul Gandhi 'best' Prime Minister candidate.
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