Singer Maithili Thakur Stirs Row, Vows to Rename Alinagar in High-Stakes Bihar Battle

This special report delves into the Bihar Assembly elections, focusing on key figures like singer-turned-politician Maithili Thakur, Mahagathbandhan's Deputy CM face Mukesh Sahani, and strongman Anant Singh. Reporter Rahul Gautam states, 'this is a waveless election, there's no wave either in the favour of Mahagathbandhan or in the favour of NDA'. The bulletin explores the unusual silence of the Bihari voter in what is typically a vocal electorate. It highlights the electoral battle in the Alinagar constituency, where BJP's Maithili Thakur has courted controversy by proposing to rename the area Sitanagar. The focus also shifts to the hot seat of Mokama, where the arrest of JD(U)'s Anant Singh has revived the 'Jungle Raj' narrative. The Mahagathbandhan's strategy to woo the Mallah community by projecting Mukesh Sahani is also analyzed as a key factor in swing districts like Darbhanga.