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'Fence sitters could ... ': Why Waqf politics may help NDA in Bihar

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 2 April 2025 ()
Nitish Kumar's support for the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha marks a strategic shift in his political stance, potentially realigning votes in Bihar's upcoming assembly elections. Analysts suggest this move may help the NDA consolidate support, despite possible backlash from Muslim voters.
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