BJP’s Kedar Prasad Gupta Trails RJD in High-Stakes Kurhani Clash
In a gripping turn of events, BJP candidate Kedar Prasad Gupta is trailing behind his RJD rival in Bihar’s Kurhani constituency, as per early election trends. The high-voltage battle in this Muzaffarpur seat is being seen as a litmus test for both the NDA and Mahagathbandhan ahead of Bihar’s 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Why Kurhani Matters in Bihar Politics
Kurhani, a bellwether constituency, mirrors Bihar’s complex caste equations and urban-rural divide. Historically a BJP-RJD battleground, this election’s outcome could:
– Shape the NDA’s momentum in Muzaffarpur and North Bihar
– Validate RJD’s “10 lakh jobs” promise under Tejashwi Yadav
– Influence 2024 general election strategies
Key Factors Behind BJP’s Struggle
- Caste Calculus: RJD’s consolidation of Yadav-Muslim votes and OBC outreach
- Local Discontent: Farm distress and unemployment overriding BJP’s welfare schemes
- Campaign Missteps: BJP’s weak ground mobilization and candidate selection dissent
RJD’s Winning Strategy
- Tejashwi Yadav’s hyper-local focus on employment and social justice
- Strategic alliances with Left parties and VIP for vote transfer
- Aggressive social media blitz targeting youth voters
Broader Implications
A potential RJD win could:
– Dent PM Modi’s “double-engine” governance narrative
– Boost Mahagathbandhan’s claim as Bihar’s principal opposition
– Force BJP to recalibrate caste outreach ahead of 2024
Final Showdown Ahead
With counting underway, Kurhani’s result will either:
✔️ Mark RJD’s resurgence in North Bihar
✔️ Or give BJP a last-minute redemption chance
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