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Summary:

The article focuses on Osama Shahab, the son of the late controversial politician Mohammad Shahabuddin, who is contesting the Raghunathpur Assembly seat in the Bihar elections for the RJD. Unlike his father, Osama presents a calmer image and avoids the media. He’s leveraging his father’s legacy but also facing criticism due to his father’s past. The BJP is using Shahabuddin’s image to attack the RJD. While some voters remember Shahabuddin’s alleged crimes, others appreciate the help he provided to the poor. Osama is competing against a Janata Dal (United) candidate, and the election is taking place against a backdrop of caste divisions within the constituency.

News Article:

Shahabuddin’s Son Osama Shahab Enters Bihar Electoral Fray, Legacy Looms Large

Raghunathpur, Bihar – November 3, 2025 – Osama Shahab, son of the late Mohammad Shahabuddin, a figure once synonymous with fear in the Siwan region, is making his electoral debut in the Raghunathpur Assembly constituency. Representing the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the 31-year-old is hoping to follow in his father’s political footsteps, but faces a complex landscape shaped by his father’s controversial legacy.

Shahab, who is replacing the current RJD MLA, is presented as a stark contrast to his father’s image. He maintains a low profile and avoids extensive media interaction, reportedly due to concerns about misrepresentation.

While young voters express hope in his candidacy, the older generation remembers the period of alleged lawlessness associated with Shahabuddin’s reign. Political rivals, particularly the BJP, are using this past to attack the RJD, accusing them of attempting to bring back a “jungle raj.”

Despite the shadow cast by his father, Shahab is attempting to connect with local voters, particularly in the Muslim and Yadav-dominated constituency. During a recent rally where INDIA bloc chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav asked him to speak, he encouraged his supporters to vote for the INDIA bloc. Some residents claim that Shahabuddin helped the less fortunate, regardless of caste or religion.

Shahab is running against Janata Dal (United) candidate Vikas Kumar Singh, a close ally of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The election is expected to be a close contest, influenced by caste dynamics and memories of Shahabuddin’s era.

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