Ep:5 | Bihar’s Truth: Politics & Power – Mrityunjay Sharma

Step into the raw and unfiltered corridors of Bihar’s political history in this gripping episode of Decode with Navneet, as Mrityunjay Sharma traces the turbulent arc of satta, samaj, aur sach. This is not just politics—it is the story of power struggles, caste loyalties, and the ever-shifting battle for the kursi.

From the bloody shadows of the 50s–70s, when bahubali strongmen rose as symbols of both fear and survival, to the contemporary chessboard of Nitish Kumar, Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Prashant Kishor—this episode captures the dramatic turns that continue to define Bihar’s destiny. Sharma fearlessly dissects caste fractures, from the division of OBCs to the mobilization of jati senas, narrating moments that scarred the state—naxalite insurgencies, Rajput killings, and violent clashes that redefined power equations.

But politics here is not just about bullets and ballots. The episode ventures into the murkier debates of our time: schools as political addas, education reduced to a bargaining chip, ticket distribution as a marketplace, and the astronomical cost of standing for elections. In these stories, the ideals of democracy collide with the stark realities of money, influence, and survival.

Amidst the chaos, one sees the anatomy of leadership laid bare—Lalu’s performative drama, Nitish’s relentless maneuvering for power, Chirag Paswan’s miscalculations, and the rising experimentation of Prashant Kishor. Each anecdote is a window into the mechanics of Indian politics—its betrayals, its resilience, and its constant reinvention.

Yet, beyond the drama and confrontation, the narrative also holds a mirror to the people of Bihar: their aspirations for dignity, education, and justice, even as they remain caught in the vortex of caste and power.

In the end, Decode with Navneet brings you not just a chronicle of leaders and elections, but an exploration of the deeper truths that shape a society in transition—a journey through blood, ballots, and belief, and an unflinching look at how politics touches every life in Bihar, and what it means for India’s democracy today.


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