These days, the Bihar elections are one of the most discussed topics across the country. Many political parties are trying their best to come into power for the next five years. Among the frontrunners is six-time Lok Sabha MP Nitish Kumar, leading the Janata Dal (U) in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a combination popularly known as “Rajag”.
At the same time, RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal) and LJP (Lok Janshakti Party) have also joined forces, making the contest more interesting. And since we’re talking about Bihar—where anything can happen—it’s worth sharing what I personally feel about the situation.
Ground Reality in Bihar
We often hear that around 75% of India’s population still lives in villages, and yet there’s a widespread belief that people in Bihar are illiterate. Sadly, I agree to an extent. When I last visited my hometown during college holidays, I had conversations with several people, including a close friend, about Bihar’s political situation. At that time, RJD had recently lost power, and JD(U) was in charge.
What shocked me was when my friend said,
“Lalu Prasad’s government was better than the current one.”
I asked him how he could compare the two, but he didn’t have any strong reason. I, on the other hand, gave him several reasons why the current government was doing better. For the record, I don’t support any party blindly—I support the party that works for the people.
Lalu Prasad had 15 years in power. If he couldn’t bring positive change in that much time, how long should people wait? It's not just about investing money—it’s about ensuring that the funds reach the grassroots level.
What do the people of Bihar really want?
Simple:
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Water (not a huge issue in most rural areas),
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Electricity, and
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Good roads.
Everyone knows Bihar still struggles with electricity—even Patna, the state capital, faces frequent power cuts. So you can imagine the situation in rural areas.
That leaves roads as the third major concern. If roads are built properly, and transportation is improved, most people will be happy. Along with that, education standards need to be raised, and law and order must be maintained across the state.
The Voting Reality
In Bihar, caste-based voting—especially from lower castes and Muslims—plays a significant role. Unfortunately, many people in villages don’t have enough awareness to make informed decisions. They often vote for whoever their local leader or influential figure tells them to.
Sometimes, for as little as ₹200–400, their votes are bought.
But let me be clear—this doesn’t happen in every case.
In many places, mostly lower-caste communities come out to vote. Some people vote just for the experience of pressing the EVM button and hearing the beep sound.
I remember from my childhood that even upper-caste people used to actively vote. But nowadays, that number has reduced. Many say things like:
“Why should I vote? What will they give me in return?”
This mindset has affected voter turnout among certain groups.
Hope for a Better Government
Whatever the outcome, I genuinely hope that the upcoming government, no matter who forms it, works for the betterment of Bihar and focuses on long-term development.
Thank you for reading my blog.
Please remember—this is my personal opinion, and I don’t claim to be always right. I would love to hear your views and thoughts on this topic as well.
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Regards,
Ashutosh
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