‘Wise Men’ of Darbangha Talk About Bihar Politics, Elections

If you happen to be a journalist covering the Bihar elections, here’s a little prediction for you. The first question you will be asked when you get back is, “So, what’s the mood on the ground?” And “I have no idea” is not an acceptable answer.

So who do you go to for answers? We decided that it was time to get some wisdom and experience to enrich our coverage of Bihar. We spoke to some senior citizens about 30 minutes outside Darbhanga to get their perspective on the Bihar elections.