Tight multi-cornered battles are expected in Patna Sahib, Lakhisarai, Alinagar, Gaya Town, Begusarai, Purnea, Madhubani, Arrah, Siwan, Darbhanga, and Bhagalpur. Rising turnout and shifting urban-rural dynamics may produce surprise results. The debut of Prashant Kishore's Jan Suraaj party may eat into traditional voter base of the National Democratic Alliance and the Mahagathbandhan.