'Why give tickets if they try to defeat us?': BJP on Muslim voters

This special report focuses on the escalating poll battle for the Bihar Assembly elections, featuring a debate on Muslim representation in Indian politics . Key figures include Dr. Syed Zafar Islam (BJP), Mahima Singh (Congress), Priyanka Bharti (RJD), and Dr. Sanjay Kumar (JDU). BJP spokesperson Dr. Syed Zafar Islam addressed Muslim representation, stating, "when the political party is giving you a ticket, you are just trying to defeat them." He also criticized media stereotypes of Muslims. The discussion covered Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Lathbandhan' jibe against the opposition and the ongoing ambiguity regarding Nitish Kumar as the NDA's Chief Ministerial candidate for 2025 . The intense competition for the EBC vote bank, centered on Jannayak Karpoori Thakur's legacy, was also examined . RJD's extensive poll promises, including government jobs, faced scrutiny regarding their financial viability . Heated exchanges occurred on ticket distribution, with Congress and RJD questioning the BJP's record, while Dr. Islam accused them of treating the Muslim community as 'captive voters'. The report also explored the NDA's leadership in Bihar and Muslim voting patterns for the BJP's ally, the JDU .