While Nitish Kumar’s personal brand may be strong, the electorate is showing signs of tiring and a desire for a generational shift
Lalu Prasad Yadav ruled Bihar for 15 years—a period marked by utter neglect of governance and economic development. But the state was in very bad shape even before he took over. Nitish Kumar assumed power in 2005 on the basis of his promise: good governance. Bihar Breakthrough: The Turnaround of a Beleaguered State captures the drama of a unique turnaround journey. An excerpt
BY Rajesh Chakrabarti 21 July 2025
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