Patna: Battlelines are clearly drawn in Bihar after the last day to file nomination papers for the second and last phase of polls ended on Monday.

The State appears to be again headed for a straight and fierce contest between the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), much like what happened during the 2020 Assembly elections. Last time, both the alliances secured 37% votes in a nail-biting finish where the difference of vote percentage between the two alliances was merely 0.03.

In terms of seats, the NDA secured 125, while the Mahagthabandhan was restricted to 110, even though the RJD emerged as the single-largest party with 75 seats in its kitty.

A replay of last polls?

The scenario, despite talks of disunity and deceit within both the camps, appea

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