With just about a week remaining before the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections on November 11, the Bettiah Assembly seat, which falls under the Pashchim Champaran Lok Sabha constituency, is witnessing an interesting contest.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded five-time MLA and former Deputy Chief Minister Renu Devi as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate, while Washi Ahmad is contesting on behalf of the Mahagathbandhan. Anil Kumar Singh is contesting from Jan Suraaj; however, the main contest is between Devi and Ahmad.

Bettiah is a general constituency, not reserved for any category. It serves as an important agricultural and commercial centre, known for its brass, metalware, and leather industries. The region, which is part of North Bihar, often experienc

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