"India's Bihar state is set to start its election on Thursday, with over 74 million voters eligible to take part in the two-stage poll. The Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), along with their allies Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), are confident about forming the next government after being in power for nearly two decades. The ruling party in Bihar has another way to appeal to voters they can draw on the popularity of BJP leader Narendra Modi, the head of India's national government."
"At the same time, the opposition is banking on the voters who desire change and progress in one of India's poorest states. The opposition INDIA bloc, led by Rashtriya Janata Dal's (RJD) Tejashwi Yadav, is promising a government job for every household, expanded social quotas, and a fresh approach to justice and governance. The bloc's manifesto also includes welfare schemes like a monthly allowance for women. Another opposition option is the Jan Suraaj, founded by political strategist Prashant Kishor."
More than 74 million voters in Bihar will participate in a two-stage election that could determine control after nearly two decades of BJP-led governance in the state. The ruling BJP and its JD(U) allies emphasize Narendra Modi's popularity, a narrative of stable governance, and incremental development through infrastructure and social engineering. Opposition alliances propose alternatives promising jobs for every household, expanded social quotas, monthly allowances for women, and renewed approaches to justice and governance. The Jan Suraaj party offers a development-focused narrative aiming to transcend caste and religious divides. Voter sentiment on continuity versus change will decide the next government.
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