Tit-Bits

"Bhai Birendra, has been contesting the Assembly election since 1990 and never succeeded. This time he is Samata nominee from Maner Assembly segment. He is about 40 but still unmarried. Bhai Birendra has pledged that he would not tie the nuptial knot unless he becomes an MLA. "

"Babita Hizra, a candidate contesting from the Bokaro Assembly constituency, is the only hizra(eunuch) candidate in this election . She is fighting this election on behalf of 'Upbhokta Sanrakshan Samiti' of Bokaro as a mark of protest against the growing uncertainty and deterioration in the political scenario of the state. She is of the opinion that she didn't have children or any other family member and no will to accumulate wealth, hence she could serve society better, if elected "

"Two Scam Accused are locked in the same constituency, Dehri and are making an interesting contest. They are ex-minister Illyas Hussain and the contractor,Gopal Narain Singh, both accused in the road scam.The former is from RJD while the latter is from BJP. "

Suman Lal is the national General Secretary of the newly formed party, Akhil Bhartiya Mahila Party and contesting from the Patna West constituency. The party has been formed with the motto of fighting for women rights, ecology, better health care, education and better governance.