This special report covers the escalating battle for Bihar, with the BJP’s top brass, including Amit Shah and J.P. Nadda, launching a massive campaign offensive. In stark contrast, the opposition’s Mahagathbandhan, featuring Tejashwi Yadav, is grappling with a severe internal crisis marked by high-profile resignations. ‘In these 28 years, the Rashtriya Janta Dal… in Darbhanga district’s 10 assembly, I did not give a single seat to any backward person,’ a resigning RJD leader stated, highlighting deep-seated resentment within the alliance. While Mahagathbandhan leaders publicly claim unity, the departure of 50 leaders from the RJD’s extremely backward cell in Darbhanga suggests significant turmoil over ticket distribution and respect for backward classes, setting a tense backdrop for the high-stakes election.