Bihar’s Phase 1 polls exploded into action Thursday across 121 seats in 18 districts, with 3.75 crore voters deciding 1,314 fates in a high-voltage NDA vs Mahagathbandhan showdown. From dynastic battles to Bhojpuri blockbusters, the first round—second phase November 11, results November 14—features 10 blockbuster contests blending caste power, celebrity glamour, and social revolution. Here are the top 10 showdowns shaking the state.
1. Tejashwi Yadav (RJD) – Raghopur Faces BJP’s Satish Kumar; family stronghold since 1995; promises 1 job per household.
2. Tej Pratap Yadav (JJD) – Mahua Estranged from RJD; formed Janshakti Janata Dal; vs RJD’s Mukesh Raushan & LJP’s Sanjay Singh.
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3. Maithili Thakur (BJP) – Alinagar 25-year-old folk singer; BJP’s cultural face; vs RJD’s Binod Mishra & Jan Suraaj.
4. Samrat Choudhary (BJP) – Tarapur Deputy CM, Kushwaha leader; first poll in 15 yrs; vs RJD’s Arun Shah.
5. Vijay Kumar Sinha (BJP) – Lakhisarai Deputy CM, Bhumihar veteran; seeks 6th term; vs Jan Suraaj’s Suraj Kumar.
6. Khesari Lal Yadav (RJD) – Chhapra Bhojpuri superstar; vs BJP’s Chhoti Kumari & Independent Rakhi Gupta.
7. Jyoti Singh (Ind) – Karakat Pawan Singh’s wife; public feud; vs CPI-ML’s Arun Kumar & JD(U)’s Mahabali Singh.
8. Preeti Kinnar (Jan Suraaj) – Bhorey Transgender activist; vs Education Minister Sunil Kumar (JD(U)) & CPI-ML.
9. Anant Singh (JD(U)) – Mokama Strongman with 28 cases; vs RJD’s Veena Devi (wife of rival Suraj Bhan).
10. Nitin Nabin (BJP) – Bankipur Road minister; seeks 5th term; vs RJD’s Rekha Gupta & Jan Suraaj’s Vandana Kumari.
These races fuse legacy, rebellion, and reform. Tejashwi’s job vow clashes with Tej Pratap’s family revolt, while Maithili and Khesari turn culture into votes. Preeti Kinnar could make history, and Anant Singh’s muscle meets RJD’s revenge. With Jan Suraaj’s anti-corruption push and caste math in play, Phase 1 is Bihar’s wildest election yet.
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