PATNA, Nov. 18 -- Bihar's 2025 assembly elections have not just redrawn the political map of the state with the NDA's emphatic victory; they have also ushered in a small but significant cohort of highly educated, professionally accomplished first-time MLAs who promise to inject fresh ideas into the legislative process. Among them, Janata Dal (United) debutants Manjarik Mrinal, Samriddh Varma and Komal Singh stand out - not only for their academic credentials and global exposure but also for their determination to pair this expertise with grassroots politics.

These young leaders are set to take their oaths soon, joining a 243-member House where educational backgrounds span a wide spectrum. According to affidavits analysed by the ADR, 84 w...