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Bihar's high-stakes election finale: Clash of titans, campaign battles and road ahead

SHAHID K ABBAS
New Delhi, Nov 9 (UNI) As the curtain rolls down on the intense and electrifying campaign for Bihar's 243-member Legislative Assembly elections today, the state stands poised at a historic crossroads.
The relentless weeks of rallies, fiery speeches, and grassroots mobilization have not only energized Bihar's electorate but also captured the nation's undivided attention, underscoring the political and social complexities that define this pivotal contest.
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