PATNA: The electoral battlefield in Bihar, traditionally a spectacle of blaring loudspeakers, wall-to-wall posters, and massive street-corner meetings, appears remarkably subdued in the current Assembly elections.

Voters and observers are noting a distinct lack of the usual high-decibel fanfare, with minimal poster clutter and a noticeable reduction in the ubiquitous microphone campaigns.

This “quiet poll” is not a sign of voter apathy, but an analysis suggests it reflects a deeper shift in campaign strategy, electoral regulations, and a move toward targeted voter outreach.

Political parties, learning from past national and state polls, have significantly ramped up their reliance on digital campaigning. Instead of blanket messaging through physical posters and large rallies, resources a

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