Bihar Assembly Election

20

Nov

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Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for record 10th time

Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar - for a record-extending tenth time - on Thursday morning, capping a triumphant victory in last week's Assembly election. The Janata Dal United, dismissed by his critics as too old and unfit for power, had the last laugh after his party swept 85 of the state's 243 seats to power itself and its main ally, the Bharatiya Janata Party, to a landslide win; the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance won 202 seats.   https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1991388605420548444   The wily JDU boss - whose longevity, critics complain, is fuelled by an uncanny ability to…

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19

Nov

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CM Nitish resigns, expected to return tomorrow

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar is set to resign on Wednesday to facilitate the formation of a new National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, where he is expected to resume his role as chief minister. The swearing-in ceremony for the new administration is scheduled for Thursday at Patna's historic Gandhi Maidan. Although no official confirmation has been issued regarding Nitish Kumar's return as chief minister in the BJP-JD(U)-led NDA coalition, remarks from alliance partners have strongly suggested it, along with potential "surprise inclusions" in the upcoming cabinet lineup. The term of the current Bihar Legislative Assembly…

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18

Nov

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Manjhi, Kushwaha meet BJP’s Pradhan ahead of Bihar govt talks

Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) supremo Jitan Manjhi and Rashtriya Lok Morcha president Upendra Kushwaha have held separate meetings with Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who was the BJP's election in-charge in Bihar, at his residence here. The BJP's in-charge of political affairs in Bihar, Vinod Tawde, was also present when the two NDA allies visited Pradhan's residence on Sunday. This comes amid the NDA's preparations to form a government in Bihar after its landslide victory in the state assembly polls. "Met Union Minister and Bihar BJP in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan and Bharatiya Janata Party's general secretary Vinod Tawde, who worked tirelessly to…

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17

Nov

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As mahila shakti powers NDA win, a beti and behen’s anguish haunts RJD

In a week when women emerged as the most decisive force in Bihar’s politics, the most jarring story did not come from the campaign trail. It came from inside the home of the state’s most recognisable political dynasty. As the NDA celebrated a historic sweep powered by record female turnout—the much-touted “mahila wave”—Lalu Prasad Yadav’s family was plunged into turmoil. And the turmoil was led not by its political sons, but by its anguished daughters. At the very moment the BJP-JD(U) alliance was flaunting its women-first governance model, a daughter of the Yadav household alleged that she had been insulted,…

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14

Nov

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Who will win Bihar? Counting of votes begins

Ten exit polls indicate that the BJP-led NDA is poised to retain power in Bihar, with most projecting a stronger mandate than its 2020 tally of 125 seats. The poll of polls estimates the NDA could secure over 147 seats, easily surpassing the majority threshold of 122 in the 243-member Assembly. Projections show the Mahagathbandhan falling short of 100 seats, likely ending with around 90 and finishing a distant second. Pollsters also suggest Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj will have negligible impact, failing to gain traction. While most pollsters forecast a comfortable NDA victory, Axis My India predicts a closer contest,…

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13

Nov

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Women in Bihar will swing votes in favour of NDA: BJP

The record-high turnout of women voters in the Bihar Assembly polls will be the “real swing factor” in favour of the NDA government’s development and good governance, asserted the BJP on Wednesday. “Since 2014, under PM Narendra Modi, pro-incumbency for good governance has become a new habit in Indian democracy – a trend unseen before,” the party said. Sharing provisional data on Tuesday, the Election Commission said Bihar registered an overall voter turnout of 66.91 per cent, its highest since the first state polls in 1951. It was also marked by the highest female voter turnout in its history, with…

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12

Nov

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“Bihar will become the most developed state,” promises Tejashwi ahead of Phase 2 of polls

A day ahead of the second phase of the Bihar assembly elections, RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav on Monday said that the state is poised for transformation and it will become the most developed state. Addressing a press conference in Patna, Tejashwi Yadav said, "Bihar will become the most developed state. It saw no success in the last 20 years. Now, after November 14, Bihar will list out its success. There will be food processing units, agro-based industry, facilities for education and medical care, and opportunities to earn money. There will be IT hubs and educational…

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08

Nov

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PM Modi in Bihar’s Sitarmarhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reached Bihar’s Sitarmarhi to turn the volume up on campaigning as the state readies for phase two of the Assembly elections.  Lashing out at RJD, he said, “People of Bihar do not want ‘katta sark1ar’, they are giving sleepless nights to Opposition leaders,” and added that “First phase voter turnout in Bihar polls is 65-volt jhatka to jungle raj.” “We are providing students with computers, footballs, hockey sticks, but RJD talks about giving ‘katta’ (country-made firearm) to people,” he said.  The PM, who has addressed over a dozen rallies since the elections were announced…

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06

Nov

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Active participation of women marks Phase 1 voting in Bihar Assembly Polls

In the initial phase of the Bihar assembly elections, several prominent political leaders voted early on Thursday. Among them was RJD leader and INDIA bloc Chief Minister candidate Tejashwi Yadav, who cast his ballot in Patna with his family, including RJD chief Lalu Prasad. Other key figures who voted early included Union minister Giriraj Singh and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha in Lakhisarai, along with Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh 'Lalan' in Patna. The contest revolves around issues from development to law and order, contrasting Nitish Kumar's governance track record with Tejashwi Yadav's emphasis on social justice. A…

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03

Nov

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“NDA ki pehchan Vikas se hai aur RJD, Cong ki pehchan Vinash hain”: PM Modi in Saharsa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed a massive crowd in Saharsa, calling on the women and youth of Bihar to remain vigilant against the "Jungle Raj" forces of RJD and Congress, while assuring a strong NDA government focused on progress and empowerment. Reiterating his development pitch, he said, "NDA ki pehchan vikas se hai aur RJD aur Congress ki pehchan vinash hain."   https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1985266602473062872   Addressing the rally ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, PM Modi said, "I would also like to tell every sister and daughter of Bihar to be vigilant. These Jungle Raj people want to stop…

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