Bihar Elections: Jobs, Education or Waqf? What Does Seemanchal Prefer?

Bihar elections: Jobs, education or Waqf? What does Seemanchal prefer?

The first phase of this year’s biggest elections – Bihar Assembly polls – is over. The final turnout was recorded at 65.08 percent, the highest in the state’s history, the Election Commission said. On November 11, the eastern state of India, with the remaining 122 constituencies, will enter the second phase of polling. And among them is Muslim-dominated Seemanchal, a key region of 24 seats consisting of Kishanganj, Araria, Katihar and Purnia dis…

Bihar Polls: Muslim women's struggle for basics lost in din of campaigning

In the small towns of Purnia and Sitamarhi in Bihar, the tales of Muslim women's silent strength reverberate through every home. Amidst the clamour of political promises for women's welfare during the ongoing Assembly elections, these women share their personal experiences. Zahra, a 28-year-old mother and school dropout from Purnia, gives a glimpse into the lack of basic facilities for girls. In another instance, Fatima, 32, remembers the diffic…