India, Nov. 2 -- The Chhapra Assembly constituency has emerged as one of the most closely watched and high-stakes contests in the Bihar Assembly elections. Scheduled to vote in the first phase on November 6, the seat is witnessing a multi-cornered battle featuring RJD's Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav, BJP's Chhoti Kumari, and Jan Suraaj Party's Jai Prakash Singh.

Adding further intrigue, Rakhi Gupta, a former municipal council mayor and BJP rebel, has entered the fray, making the contest even more unpredictable and threatening to split traditional BJP votes a challenge for the party's internal equation.

The RJD's decision to field Khesari Lal Yadav has thrust Chhapra into the media and public spotlight. The actor's immense popular...