Ballia MP Sanatan Pandey urged Bihar voters to support the Mahagathbandhan, framing their votes as 'dowry' for the deep social and cultural ties between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. He highlighted the 'roti, beti ka sambandh' and credited RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's job creation for benefiting UP youth, encouraging them to reciprocate with votes.
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