Author: Ambrish Srivastava, Editor-in-Chief, The Guardian Chronicle

By-elections seldom redefine the trajectory of national politics. They are influenced by local leadership, constituency-specific grievances, organisational strength, and voter turnout that often differs significantly from that of a general election. Yet they occasionally illuminate broader political currents that deserve closer scrutiny. The Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar appears to be one such case. If…

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