India, Nov. 8 -- In the current political era, Bihar once again stands as India's political laboratory. Throughout history, politics in the state has never been merely about arithmetic - it has always been about social equations, class consciousness, and the symbolism of leadership.

The 2025 Assembly Election marks a new chapter in that tradition. The difference this time is that, alongside issues, the mathematics of faces and the chemistry of alliances have become the central themes of discussion.

Both the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) are deep in preparation. But while the Mahagathbandhan has already declared its chief ministerial face - setting the stage early - the NDA remains silent on ...