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11 Nov

Moderate Turnout in Final Phase of Bihar Assembly Polls, 31.38% Voting Recorded

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar elections 2025, Bihar polling, INDIA bloc, NDA, Nitish Kumar, Voter Turnout

Patna, November 11, 2025 — Polling continued at a steady pace across 122 assembly constituencies in Bihar on Tuesday, marking the second and final phase of the state’s high-stakes election. By 11 a.m., 31.38% of the 3.7 crore eligible voters had cast their votes, according to the Election Commission.This phase is being viewed as a referendum on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership, even though he is not contesting himself. The BJP-led NDA is banking on the ‘good governance’ record under Kumar’s tenure to counter anti-incumbency sentiments. Eight ministers from his cabinet are contesting in this round, making it a crucial…

06 Nov

Record 65% Voter Turnout Marks Bihar’s First Phase of Assembly Elections

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar elections 2025, NDA, Nitish Kumar, RJD, Tejashwi Yadav, Voter Turnout

Patna, November 6, 2025 — Bihar witnessed its highest-ever voter turnout on Thursday as nearly 65 percent of the 3.75 crore electorate cast their votes across 121 constituencies in the first phase of the assembly elections. The Election Commission described the polling as “peaceful and festive,” noting that the 64.66 percent turnout was the highest in the state’s electoral history.The first phase marks the beginning of a high-stakes contest seen as a referendum on the ruling NDA’s two-decade-long governance, pitting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s “sushasan” model against the opposition INDIA bloc’s campaign centered on job creation and anti-incumbency. RJD leader…

17 Oct

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Launches Bihar Election Campaign, Rallies BJP Supporters Across Key Constituencies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar Assembly elections 2025, BJP campaign, NDA, Pushkar Singh Dhami

Patna, October 17, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami kicked off his campaign for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections on Friday, drawing massive crowds in Siwan, Goriakothi, and Warsaliganj. Dhami urged voters to support BJP candidates and promised accelerated development under the NDA alliance.On his first day, the CM attended nomination and blessing rallies for BJP candidates Aruna Devi (Warsaliganj, Nawada), Deveshkant Singh (Goriakothi), and Bihar Cabinet Minister Mangal Pandey (Siwan). Thousands of supporters lined the streets, showcasing Dhami’s strong appeal and nationwide popularity.In his address, Dhami praised the NDA government’s developmental initiatives and highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…

17 Aug

NDA Picks CP Radhakrishnan as Vice Presidential Candidate

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCP Radhakrishnan, Maharashtra Governor, NDA, Vice Presidential election

New Delhi, August 17, 2025 — The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday declared Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its nominee for the Vice Presidential election.The announcement followed internal consultations among senior leaders of the ruling coalition. Sources said the decision was unanimous, with the alliance projecting Radhakrishnan as a consensus figure who combines long political experience with administrative expertise.Radhakrishnan, a veteran BJP leader from Tamil Nadu, has been serving as the Governor of Maharashtra since 2023. He earlier represented Coimbatore in the Lok Sabha and has been active in organizational roles within the party for decades. His candidature reflects…

02 Apr

Waqf Amendment Bill 2024: NDA Prepares for Showdown as Opposition Protests

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBJP, Lok Sabha, NDA, Opposition, Rajya Sabha, Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, Waqf by user, Waqf properties

New Delhi, April 2, 2025 – The BJP-led NDA government is set to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, setting the stage for a heated debate with opposition parties. The Bill, which seeks to amend the Waqf Act, 1995, has drawn strong reactions from various political and religious groups, particularly over provisions related to Waqf property management and dispute resolution.Opposition Mounts Resistance, NDA Secures SupportBoth the BJP and the Congress have issued a whip to their MPs to ensure maximum attendance in the Lok Sabha. The Bill was cleared for discussion by the Business…