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PATNA: Pataliputra Lok Sabha constituency in Patna is set to witness a high-profile poll battle between ‘chacha’ Ram Kripal Yadav and ‘bhatiji’ Misa Bharti Ram Kripal, a former RJD stalwart, had joined the BJP prior to the 2014 general election after Lalu Prasad gave party ticket for Pataliputra constituency to his eldest daughter Misa Bharti. “The people of Pataliputra want Misa didi,” Tej, the elder Yadav scion, had said.The ‘chahcha-bhatiji’ poll battle in Patalaiputra is also likely to witness a fierce verbal duel. Sources said Ram Kripal is yet to finalise the date for filling nomination papers as Pataliputra will go to the polls in the seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha elections on May 19. She also holds an MBBS degree.Ram Kripal, a three-time MP, has also started addressing election meetings in places like Danapur and Maner. She will be accompanied by her husband Shailesh Kumar during campaigns,” a senior member of RJD women’s cell and close aide of Misa said.Forty-two-year-old Misa, mother of a daughter, has undergone convent education..