Patna, Oct 6 (PTI) With the Election Commission announcing the dates for Bihar Assembly elections, the state is set to witness a direct contest between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition INDIA bloc.

A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis of INDIA bloc-led by RJD-Congress combine.

STRENGTHS: * The RJD enjoys a solid and loyal Muslim-Yadav (MY) vote base, which together accounts for nearly 30 per cent of the electorate.

* With RJD founder Lalu Prasad taking a back seat, the party has projected his son Tejashwi Yadav as its undisputed leader. Tejashwi, a former deputy chief minister, has gained significant traction among the state’s youth.

* Congress’ Voter Adhikar Yatra, spearheaded by Rahul Gandhi, has energised party workers across

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