Bihar Politics: Is Caste Losing Its Grip? Special Report On The New Electoral Calculus

This special report features a discussion with political analysts Amitabh Tiwari and Sajan Kumar on the shifting dynamics of electoral politics in Bihar. They explore the declining influence of caste, with its hold on constituencies reportedly dropping from 90% to 60%, and the corresponding rise of development and welfare as key voting factors, particularly among 'unanchored castes'. According to Amitabh Tiwari, 'people are giving a chance to parties, leaders also at constituency level, who show a vision for the future, who are not only seeking votes in the name of caste'. The conversation assesses whether Bihar is witnessing a major pivot from traditional caste-based voting to a new era of development-oriented politics, where broader alliances and voter aspirations are becoming more critical for electoral success.