Bihar enters a decisive phase as the new government prepares to take charge with the state Assembly elections results declared on Friday, November 14. The incoming administration, expected to be led by JD-U chief Nitish Kumar , inherits a state where hopes for economic revival run parallel to longstanding concerns over governance, unemployment and fragile coalition dynamics.

This tenure is likely to serve as a critical examination of the government’s ability to deliver on its promise of a ‘new Bihar’. Here is an in-depth look at the five major challenges that will shape the state’s political and developmental landscape.

Among Bihar’s most pressing concerns is the widening employment gap, particularly among the youth. Despite the official unemployment rate hovering around 3% in 2023-2

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