3 Things NDA's seat sharing in Bihar, period leaves, and a $15 billion investment
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Oct 15, 2025 Deeptiman Tiwary, a political reporter for The Indian Express, dives into the complex seat-sharing arrangements within the NDA for upcoming Bihar elections, highlighting the historical context and power shifts between the parties. Anonna Dutt, a social and health policy journalist, discusses Karnataka's groundbreaking Menstrual Leave Policy, examining its medical rationale and potential challenges around discrimination. Lastly, the podcast reveals Google's landmark $15 billion investment in AI infrastructure in India, hinting at significant economic impacts.
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Parity Signals Shift In Bihar Alliance
- Equal 101-101 seat sharing shows changing power dynamics between JDU and BJP in Bihar.
- BJP's rise and JDU's long incumbency created a rare parity in seat allocation.
Paswan Capitalized On Dalit Vote Anxiety
- Chirag Paswan's LJP won bargaining power and secured 29 seats despite limited ground cadre.
- BJP's Dalit vulnerabilities and Paswan's legacy allowed him to punch above his weight.
From Humiliation To Political Comeback
- After his father's death Chirag Paswan felt humiliated and was politically isolated, even evicted from his father's bungalow.
- He rebuilt support by not criticizing Narendra Modi and calling himself "Hanuman" to regain NDA access.