Nishad community
Bihar Elections: VIP Chief Mukesh Sahani Claims NDA Victory Secured Through Freebies Distribution
Nov 14, 2025 05:42 pm CST
Vikassheel Insaan Party chief Mukesh Sahani claims the NDA's Bihar Assembly election victory was primarily achieved through "rewadi" distribution, particularly citing Nitish Kumar's Rs 10,000 transfer to women voters. Despite being projected as Mahagathbandhan's deputy CM candidate, Sahani's party failed to secure any seats, prompting promises of alliance-wide introspection while alleging Election Commission negligence regarding voter list irregularities.
The Rising Political Influence of Mukesh Sahani in Bihar's Caste-Driven Electoral Landscape
Oct 16, 2025 07:09 pm CST
Explore Mukesh Sahani's pivotal role in Bihar's political landscape as the Vikassheel Insaan Party leader represents the influential Mallah, Sahani, and Nishad communities. Despite never winning an election himself, Sahani's strategic positioning has made him a key player ahead of Bihar elections, with his demands for greater representation highlighting the growing political consciousness of traditionally marginalized fishing communities that constitute 9% of Bihar's electorate.