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The BJP mocked the Mahagathbandhan after a press conference poster featured only RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, suggesting Rahul Gandhi and Congress were sidelined. The INDIA bloc appeared ready to announce Tejashwi as its chief ministerial candidate, with leaders meeting to resolve alliance stalemates and clear confusion ahead of Bihar Assembly elections.
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Prime Minister Modi launched the NDA's Bihar campaign in Mithilanchal, strategically invoking Karpoori Thakur's legacy to appeal to the Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs). This region, with its significant electoral weight and volatile voting patterns, is crucial for the NDA's path to power. Development projects and cultural pride are also key elements of their outreach.
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