India’s Modi faces tough Bihar state election; voters angry over unemployment, distrust electoral rolls
Summary
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces challenges in the upcoming Bihar state election due to youth unemployment and voter roll distrust, impacting his coalition's prospects.
Key Points
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alliance faces challenges in Bihar's state election due to unemployment and voter roll distrust.
- Bihar is one of India's poorest and most populous states, politically crucial for Modi's National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
- Women are a key voting bloc as many men migrate for jobs, with some trust leaning towards the opposition promising more aid.
- Voting in Bihar is scheduled for November with close competition between NDA and opposition alliances.
