Rejoicing the success of its candidates in the northeastern states, the regional parties of Bihar have made a mark in the Nagaland, Manipur, and Meghalaya Assembly polls. The JDU and LJP(R) fielded their candidates in the elections and have seen their efforts paying off. The results have been a relief for the Bihar Satraps as they have successfully made inroads in the northeastern region.
The stakes were high in the northeast as local and national players engaged in a heated electoral battle. With the results now in, new governments will be formed in the respective states by established parties and leaders.
In the northeastern states of Meghalaya and Nagaland, a number of new players, including some with political party affiliations from Bihar, have emerged in the recent state elections. This signals a transformation in the region’s social landscape and discontentment with existing politicians.
The small constituencies of the northeastern states make it easier for candidates to influence the outcome of an election, leading to the emergence of powerful politicians with financial and social clout.
Political parties are increasingly seeking out candidates with strong personalities and resourcefulness in order to gain an advantage in contests. New entrants to politics hope to challenge the status quo and bring about meaningful change.
The LJP (R) is the regional political outfit of Chirag Paswan, son of former union minister and LJP leader Ram Vilas Paswan. The party is currently leading in several constituencies and is expected to make a strong showing in the upcoming elections. With the support of the people of Bihar, the party is likely to make a significant contribution to the forthcoming poll results. “Voters have shown trust in our leadership, for which we are extremely grateful,” Bhatt said.
JDU leader Afaque Ahmad Khan said their presence in the northeastern states is being felt as they have fielded candidates in the state assembly polls. He added that they had also won one seat in 2018.
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