Legacy of Terror: How Mohammad Shahabuddin's Son Osama Shapes Bihar's Raghunathpur Election

Nov 05, 2025 08:05 pm CST

In Bihar's Raghunathpur constituency, Osama Shahab, son of notorious don Mohammad Shahabuddin, carries his father's powerful legacy into the Assembly elections. Despite his London education and law degree, Shahab's candidacy has reignited debates about criminalization in politics, with the ruling NDA warning voters about returning to "Jungle Raj" while demographic advantages may favor the RJD candidate in this closely watched electoral battle.