Bihar's ruling NDA shifts focus to consolidating its traditional vote base, significantly reducing Yadav candidates fielded by BJP and JD(U). This strategic pivot sees replacements from Kushwaha, Nishad, and Vaishya communities, signaling a move away from social engineering towards core voter mobilization.
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