Brut journalists David John and Meghna Kanwar travelled to Phulwariya in Gopalganj, the hometown of former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav. Phulwariya locals shared mixed opinions, some credited Lalu for the changes he brought during his time in power, while others expressed disappointment, saying progress in the village has stalled since he left office. This ground report captures what people really think about Lalu Yadav’s legacy today. Exit polls for the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections projected a win for the JDU led NDA, estimating around 130-160 seats out of 243, while the RJD led MGB trailed with estimates between 70-100 seats.