Bihar polls dependent on backward class votes

The “maha gathbandhan” or grand alliance that Nitish Kumar's JD(U) has stitched up with two other parties, namely Lalu Prasad’s RJD and Congress to block BJP in Bihar is likely to draw 65 percent of muslim votes, says Aditi Phadnis, Political Editor of Business Standard. Of the three, Congress has very little work on the ground as it is contesting only 40 Assembly seats. The urban votes will go the BJP-led alliance, but victory essentially will depend on dalit and backward class votes, she believes.For entire interview, watch accompanying video.