Intense Battle: By-Polls to Shake Up Bihar's Political Arena

A total of 38 candidates remain in contention for the assembly seats of Tarari, Ramgarh, Belaganj, and Imamganj in Bihar's upcoming by-polls. Among the notable contestants are Vishwanath Kumar Singh, son of Surendra Prasad Yadav, and Raju Yadav of CPI(ML), with major contests expected across these key constituencies.

A total of 38 candidates are vying for four critical assembly seats in Bihar as the state gears up for its upcoming by-polls. These elections promise to be fiercely contested, featuring significant political figures and a multitude of candidates.

Belaganj, featuring 14 candidates, stands as the most hotly contested seat. Vishwanath Kumar Singh of the RJD and Manorama Devi from the JD(U) lead the fray, while the engagements in Ramgarh see RJD's Ajit Kumar Singh facing a tough fight to maintain his party's hold against a range of contenders including BJP's Ashok Kumar Singh.

Meanwhile, the Imamganj constituency promises another riveting contest, where Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's family holds sway against RJD's Raushan Manjhi and an array of challengers. Tarari sees another face-off for the CPI(ML), with Raju Yadav contending against a strong lineup, including Vishal Prashant of the BJP.

(With inputs from agencies.)