Muslim Voting in Bihar: Patterns of Resistance and Realignment

Tracing the evolution of Muslim voting behaviour in Bihar—from the Congress era to the rise of Mandal politics and Nitish Kumar’s coalition rule—this analysis explores how the community’s choices have shaped the State’s political balance and acted as a buffer against hardline Hindutva.

Muslim Voting in Bihar: Patterns of Resistance and Realignment
Tracing the evolution of Muslim voting behaviour in Bihar—from the Congress era to the rise of Mandal politics and Nitish Kumar’s coalition rule—this analysis explores how the community’s choices have shaped the State’s political balance and acted as a buffer against hardline Hindutva.