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Bihar's 'Dharti Pakad' Nagarmal Bazaria Dies After 252 Election Contests
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhagalpur
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 06:02 PM
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Nagarmal Bazaria, known as 'Dharti Pakad', a persistent political contender from Bihar's Bhagalpur district, passed away in Patna after contesting 252 elections without a single victory.
Nagarmal Bazaria, the political figure famously dubbed "Dharti Pakad," died on Thursday in Patna after a long career of electoral participation.
The former Bhagalpur resident was known for his relentless spirit, having contested 252 elections across various levels of government without ever securing a win.
Despite the repeated defeats, Bazaria remained a fixture in Bihar’s political landscape, often seen campaigning and engaging with voters, earning him a reputation for perseverance.
His passing marks the end of a unique chapter in Bihar politics, prompting tributes from colleagues and observers who noted his unwavering commitment to public service.
The former Bhagalpur resident was known for his relentless spirit, having contested 252 elections across various levels of government without ever securing a win.
Despite the repeated defeats, Bazaria remained a fixture in Bihar’s political landscape, often seen campaigning and engaging with voters, earning him a reputation for perseverance.
His passing marks the end of a unique chapter in Bihar politics, prompting tributes from colleagues and observers who noted his unwavering commitment to public service.