The upcoming elections in Bihar are drawing high-stakes attention, with major parties and their top leaders locked in a fierce battle. It’s a do-or-die situation for Nitish Kumar, while it appears to be Tejashwi Yadav’s best chance yet as he emerges as the chief ministerial face of the Mahagathbandhan alliance. Meanwhile, political strategist Prashant Kishor’s disruptive debut will be closely watched to see how it impacts the two main alliances in the state.

This election is truly a do-or-die situation for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, as its outcome could determine the political future of the JD(U) supremo. The timing of his recent actions was telling. For Nitish Kumar, it was a final flourish of governance before the Model Code of Conduct came into effect. A few weeks ahead of the polls,

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