Bihar Elections Trigger Blue-Collar Worker Shortage in Metro Cities

Imagine many workers who help in big cities like Delhi and Mumbai decide to go back to their hometowns for a little while.

This is happening because there are elections happening in states like Bihar, and it's also right after big holidays.

Politicians are promising them things like jobs and land if they come back home, and some workers are worried they might miss out on voting or other benefits if they don't return.

Because so many workers are gone, there aren't enough people to drive cars, help around houses, or work in shops.

This means the people who are still in the cities have to pay more for this help.

It's like when your favorite toy store is closed, and you really want a toy, but you have to wait until the store opens again.