The Battle for Bihar
Published By: ISAS, NUS | Published Date: October, 10 , 2015While the politics of caste and personalities do seem to be relevant to the elections to the Legislative Assembly in the eastern Indian State of Bihar, with the multi-phase polls beginning on 12 October 2015, the issue of development and good governance could also prove critical. It is in this context that India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been canvassing widely in Bihar in what could turn out to be the country’s most significant poll this year. This brief takes a look at the various features and challenges that are thrown up by this year's Bihar's election.
Author(s): Ronojoy Sen | Posted on: Oct 19, 2015 | Views() | Download (266)