The battle for Bihar is crucial for Rashtriya Janata Dal Chief Lalu Prasad in many ways. He is fighting a battle for his political survival and it is a test of whether he still retains his appeal among the younger Yadavs. Both sons of Lalu - Tej and Tejaswi are contesting this time. As the political bigwigs fight it out the gen-next of Bihar's political families are having a hard time sustaining in an arena which their fathers have ruled.