Mukesh Sahani’s journey from a small-town boy in Bihar to a key leader in the Mahagathbandhan is remarkable. Popularly known as the “Son of Mallah,” he has been named one of the alliance’s deputy chief ministerial candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to attract support from Bihar’s Extremely Backward Castes (EBCs), especially the Mallah/Nishad community, which makes up nearly 29% of the state’s population.

Humble Beginnings In Darbhanga

Born in Supaul Bazar village of Darbhanga district, Sahani left home at 19 with dreams of making it big in Mumbai. A school dropout who studied only till Class 8, he started his career as a salesman in a cosmetics store before finding his way into the world of film and television set design. Wit

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