As Bihar heads to poll, Seemanchal voices anger over years of neglect, broken promises

As Bihar heads to poll, Seemanchal voices anger over years of neglect, broken promises

As Bihar prepares to choose its next government, the Seemanchal region, largely Muslim and long neglected, feels growing frustration over years of government neglect. Photo: Muhammed Shahamath/Maktoob Bihar remains among India’s most backward states despite its political and demographic significance. Within Bihar, the Seemanchal region, comprising Kishanganj, Purnea, Araria, and Katihar, stands out as the state’s most neglected and underdevelope…