JD on top in Bihar  

Saharsa: Angered by a resurgence of Yadava belligerence over the last few months, the “forward castes” of Darbhanga, Saharsa and Purnea are displaying a rare determination to teach the Janata Dal a lesson in the coming election. The Brahmins, Bhumika’s, Kayasth’s and even a section of the Rajput’s are today standing solidly behind either the Congress or the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). On the other side, a similar determination to return the Janata Dal can be seen among Yadavas and Harijans. As a Harijan voter of Mahisi said: “V.P. was removed just as he was trying to ensure justice for us.” Similarly, the sizable number of Muslim voters in Purnea and Darbhanga also appear to be all set to cast their lot with V.P. Singh. (Times of India, March 25).