Watch | Bihar Election: An Impromptu Chat on Poll Issues With Shopkeepers in Patna

A group of shopkeepers in Patna voice their opinions on issues such as rising unemployment, alcoholism, a battered economy, women issues and vote bank politics, in the state.

Ahead of assembly elections in Bihar, The Wire’s political affairs editor Ajoy Ashirwad Mahaprashasta speaks with shopkeepers at Maurya Lok in Patna city about their aspirations.

They discuss issues such as rising unemployment, alcoholism, a battered economy, road infrastructure, women issues, poverty and vote bank politics, in the state.

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Author: Ajoy Ashirwad Mahaprashasta

Ajoy Ashirwad Mahaprashasta is Political Affairs Editor at The Wire, where he writes on the realpolitik and its influences. At his previous workplace, Frontline, he reported on politics, conflicts, farmers’ issues, history and art. He tweets at @AjoyAshirwad and can be reached at ajoy@cms.thewire.in.