Special Category Status For States — NDTV Profit Explains

What's a special category status and will it benefit Bihar? We explain.

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The Janata Dal (United)'s demand for special category status for Bihar may put the Bharatiya Janata Party, which also heads the National Democratic Alliance, in a spot. The Nitish Kumar-led party's support is crucial for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third stint in office. But what's a special category status and will it benefit Bihar?

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Pallavi Nahata
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