Opinion | Nitish Kumar’s Exit Marks The End Of The Mandal Era In Bihar
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Summary
If the past two decades stabilised Bihar’s political grammar and extended the Mandal framework to its logical limits, the next phase must move beyond Mandal towards markets
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source News18 - India
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right