As the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 approach, a viral video capturing a chaotic scene at the nomination rally of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) candidate Tausif Alam in Bahadurganj, Kishanganj district, has stirred widespread controversy. On October 16, 2025, footage showed supporters scrambling to seize biryani packs distributed as part of the campaign, highlighting the contentious use of freebies to attract voters in a state grappling with economic challenges.

The incident occurred during Alam’s nomination event for the Bahadurganj Assembly seat, a Muslim-majority constituency in Bihar’s Seemanchal region. AIMIM, aiming to strengthen its foothold, has fielded Alam, a seasoned politician, amid fierce competition from the Mahagathbandhan and NDA. The distribution of food, a common electoral tactic, spiraled into disorder as crowds overwhelmed organizers, looting biryani packets in a frenzy that underscored deep-seated poverty and desperation.

Social media erupted with polarized reactions, with many condemning the incident as a symptom of systemic failures. One user wrote, “It’s the leaders who have to develop Bihar for this very naked and starving populace! In a nation dreaming of becoming Vishwaguru by 2047, what’s the difference between this and a starving state in Africa?” Another remarked, “These are India’s voters, and the leaders they choose will determine India’s future,” highlighting concerns over the influence of such inducements on electoral outcomes.

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The viral clip has intensified scrutiny of campaign practices, with no official statement yet from AIMIM. As Bihar’s political landscape heats up, the incident raises critical questions about the ethics of leveraging freebies and the urgent need to address socio-economic disparities that fuel such scenes, potentially shaping voter sentiment in the upcoming polls.

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