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14 Nov

Nitish Kumar’s Supporters Celebrate as NDA Makes Strong Showing in Bihar

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Patna (Rajeev Sharma): Streets outside the JD(U) headquarters erupted in celebrations on Friday as early election trends showed the NDA surging ahead in Bihar, leading in 186 of the state’s 243 assembly seats. Supporters greeted the news with firecrackers, drumbeats, and clouds of green ‘gulaal’, creating a carnival-like atmosphere. What began as a small gathering of anxious party workers quickly transformed into a large, jubilant crowd as the Election Commission updates indicated a commanding NDA lead. Party workers hoisted a giant poster of Nitish Kumar, waved flags, and chanted slogans expressing confidence in the veteran leader’s return to power. Longtime…

14 Nov

Nitish Kumar Looks to Extend His Record-Breaking Tenure as Bihar CM

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingBihar, Nitish Kumar

Patna (Rajeev Sharma): As the dust settles on the counting of votes in Bihar’s 2025 Assembly elections, all eyes are on Nitish Kumar, the state's longest-serving chief minister. With over two decades at the helm, the Janata Dal (United) leader is seeking another term, as his party leads in the early trends. Kumar, who first took office in 2000, has guided Bihar through various challenges, coalition governments, and shifting political dynamics. Known for his ability to maneuver through complex political waters, Kumar’s political longevity has made him one of the most prominent figures in Bihar’s modern political history. A Legacy…

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…

26 Jul

Bihar CM Hikes Pension for Retired Journalists to ₹15,000 Ahead of Assembly Polls

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar journalists pension, Bihar Patrakar Samman scheme, Nitish Kumar, pension hike

Patna, July 25, 2025: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced a significant hike in the monthly pension for retired journalists in Bihar, increasing the amount under the 'Bihar Patrakar Samman' scheme from ₹6,000 to ₹15,000. The decision, made public just months ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, is aimed at providing greater financial security to those who have served in the field of journalism.In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said he was pleased to inform that all eligible retired journalists registered with the Bihar government would now receive ₹15,000 per month as part of…

05 Apr

Tejashwi Vows to Scrap Waqf Bill if RJD Wins Bihar, Slams JD(U) Over Support

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar politics, JD(U), Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav, Waqf Amendment Bill

Patna, April 5, 2025 — RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday fiercely opposed the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, promising to "toss it into the dustbin" if his party comes to power in Bihar. Yadav also confirmed that his party has moved the Supreme Court against the bill, calling it an attack on the rights of minorities.He ridiculed Nitish Kumar's JD(U) for backing the legislation and accused the party of scrambling to justify the bill’s supposed benefits for Muslims. "They’re trying hard, but without success, to prove that the Bill will benefit Muslims," he said, slamming a JD(U) press conference…

15 Mar

Tej Pratap Yadav Sparks Row Over Holi Antics, Orders Policeman to Dance

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar politics, BJP criticism, Holi controversy, Nitish Kumar, RJD, Tej Pratap Yadav

Patna, March 15, 2025 – Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tej Pratap Yadav has stirred fresh controversy after allegedly forcing a policeman to dance during Holi celebrations at his residence in Patna. The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, has drawn sharp criticism from political opponents. Holi Celebrations Turn Controversial The drama unfolded at Yadav’s official residence, where the former Bihar minister hosted a Holi event reminiscent of his father Lalu Prasad Yadav’s infamous "kapda faad Holi" celebrations. Yadav was seen tearing the clothes of some supporters and driving a scooter around the neighborhood while chanting…