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Patna, Bihar: A leadership shift in Bihar now appears near, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar set to move to the Rajya Sabha, leading to speculation over who will take charge next. According to sources, Nitish Kumar will go to Delhi on April 10 to take the Rajya Sabha oath of office. He is anticipated to return to Patna that same day, following which political activity is probably going to pick up speed. A Cabinet meeting is expected around April 13, where discussions on the next chief minister ...Read More >
New Delhi: The death toll in Motihari, Bihar, has risen to four on Friday, while six others are still battling for life. As per the officials, seven people have been discharged after initial treatment. The tragedy began in Balganga village under the Raghunathpur police station. The most horrifying part is that six to seven people who consumed the alcohol almost lost their eyesight. East Champaran District Magistrate Saurabh Jorwal said, The death toll has now mounted to four. Bodies have been s ...Read More >
To imagine Bihar without Nitish Kumar is not to imagine an abrupt rupture, but a gradual loosening of a certain political rhythm that has defined governance in the state What will Bihar's governance be like after Nitish Kumar moves to the Rajya Sabha? There is a useful precedent. In May 2014, following a disappointing performance in the general election, Nitish stepped down as chief minister and installed Jitan Ram Manjhi in his place. At first, the arrangement appeared seamless. The government ...Read More >
Bihar CM Race: The political churning in Bihar has taken a significant turn with Nitish Kumar resigning as the MLC and continuing as the outgoing Chief Minister. Amid the speculations surrounding the next Chief Minister of Bihar, the backchannel talks are being held on a marathon level to reach a consensus on the Chief Minister's face. While there is still no clear answer, several factors are reshaping the discussion within the ruling circle. Political observers say the final decision could sti ...Read More >
Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed administrative building and academic building (faculty of arts) of Patna University by unveiling the foundation plaque and cutting the ribbon during a function held on the varsity campus here. Both the buildings were constructed at a cost of Rs 147 crore.Following the inauguration, Nitish inspected the newly constructed administrative and academic buildings and took stock of the arrangements and facilities there."With the strengt ...Read More >
Patna: An FIR has been registered at Pirbahore police station against six students, including Patna University Students' Union (PUSU) president Shantanu Shekhar, for disrupting a programme attended by CM Nitish Kumar at the varsity on March 30.The complaint, filed by block panchayati raj officer Virendra Chaudhary, accuses the students of obstructing govt work, causing a disturbance and violating law and order.The incident occurred during the inauguration of new buildings at the university. Stud ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the stampede deaths at a temple in Nalanda, Bihar, and conveyed her condolences to the families of the eight victims. Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan, also expressed grief over the incident. President Murmu took to social media 'X' and said, "The news of the death of many devotees in a stampede at a temple in Nalanda, Bihar, is deeply saddening. I express my deepest condolences to al ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the stampede deaths at a temple in Nalanda, Bihar, and conveyed her condolences to the families of the eight victims. Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan, also expressed grief over the incident. President Murmu took to social media 'X' and said, "The news of the death of many devotees in a stampede at a temple in Nalanda, Bihar, is deeply saddening. I express my deepest condole ...Read More >
Instructions have also been issued to identify accident-prone zones, based on the occurrence of a certain number of mishaps involving fatalities and grievous injuries, in the rural and urban areas of the state and to also install CCTV cameras so that an assessment can be made and a reduction in road accidents can be achieved. The CM, in an X post, said, "The state government has taken several important decisions for the dignity and convenience of citizens walking on the roads. The transport dep ...Read More >
The incident occurred during a public function in Patna on December 15, 2025, where Nitish Kumar allegedly forcibly pulled down the hijab of a Muslim woman doctor. Owaiz Hussain S, an advocate based in Bengaluru, has submitted an official complaint to multiple authorities seeking registration of a Zero FIR and statutory action against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The complaint has been sent to the Director General of Police, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, Karnataka State Commission ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], December 17 (ANI): The newly appointed Bihar BJP President, Sanjay Saraogi, will arrive at the party's state office in Patna on Thursday and formally assume charge, an official press release said. Outgoing State President Dilip Jaiswal will hand over the responsibilities to Saraogi in the presence of Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha. Bihar BJP Media In-charge Danish Eqbal informed on Wednesday that the newly appointed State President Sh ...Read More >
The Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) on Tuesday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two private developers for the development of 2,120 MW of pumped storage projects in the state, marking a major step towards strengthening Bihar's energy security and renewable energy integration. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Samrat Choudhary and Shri Vijay Kumar Sinha, Energy Minister Shri Bijendra Pr ...Read More >
Akola, Dec 15 (UNI) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has lodged a strong protest against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over an incident in which the hijab of a Muslim woman doctor was allegedly removed during an official function in Patna. NCP state organisational secretary Javed Zakaria condemned the Chief Minister's conduct, describing it as unacceptable and insensitive. The incident reportedly occurred during a government programme at which Nitish Kumar was distributing appointment l ...Read More >
The inaugural session of the 18th Bihar Legislative Assembly got underway on Monday with the newly-elected members taking the oath of office. Pro-tem speaker Narendra Narayan Yadav administered the procedure allowing the members of recite oath in five languages -- Hindi, English, Urdu, Sanskrit or Maithili. Ministers in the Nitish cabinet were the first to take oath, with deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary, elected from Tarapur assembly seat, coming to the dais first. He was followed by ano ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): The Vice President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, on Thursday conveyed his greetings to Nitish Kumar on assuming office as Chief Minister of Bihar once again, marking his 10th term at the helm of the state government. In a message posted on X, the Vice President said, "Heartiest congratulations to Shri Nitish Kumar ji on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar. Warm wishes to him and all the newly sworn-in ministers as they assume their responsibilities." ...Read More >
Intense discussions are underway in Delhi between the BJP and JDU regarding cabinet positions and portfolios for the upcoming Bihar government. Leaders met with Amit Shah and JP Nadda to finalize allocations. The BJP seeks key ministries like home and education. Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as Chief Minister on Thursday with his new cabinet. New Delhi: As the NDA gears up to form the government in Bihar, hectic parleys continued between the BJP and JDU over cabinet berth and portfolio all ...Read More >
The Janata Dal (United) chief will take over the top post in the state for the tenth time. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was on Wednesday unanimously elected as the legislature party leader of the Janata Dal (United). The decision was taken during a meeting of newly elected MLAs in Patna. The JD(U) chief is also set to be elected as the leader of the National Democratic Alliance in the state later in the day, after which he will tender his resignation as head of the outgoing government to ...Read More >
Bihar assembly elections saw incredibly close races. Several seats were decided by very narrow margins. In Bhojpur's Sandesh constituency, the victory was by just 27 votes. Arrah's Agiaon seat had a difference of only 95 votes. Ramgarh saw a win by 30 votes. Nabinagar's margin was 112 votes. Dhaka's contest concluded with a 178-vote difference. At least three Bihar assembly seats witnessed a winning margin of less than 100 votes, while the closest contest was decided by below 250 votes in three ...Read More >
Patna/Hyderabad, Nov 14 (Maxim News): The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is on course for a landslide victory in Bihar, with current trends showing the alliance comfortably leading in more than 200 out of 243 assembly constituencies. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar appears poised to secure a fifth consecutive term, further cementing his status as Bihar's longest serving Chief Minister. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp At 4.10 pm, the latest results indicated the NDA had outperformed its previous 20 ...Read More >
Patna, Nov 13 (PTI) Leaders across the political spectrum of Bihar on Thursday held hectic parleys and reviewed last-minute preparations as the state was readying for the counting of votes polled in the recently held high-stakes assembly polls that will decide whether Nitish Kumar, the longest-serving chief minister, will get a record fifth term. RJD leader and INDIA bloc's CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav said his party workers and the common people were ready to handle "any unconstitutional activi ...Read More >
LAKHISARAI (BIHAR), Nov 6: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha caused a flutter on Thursday, alleging that his convoy had been attacked by workers of the main opposition party, RJD, who were trying to "intimidate" voters in the area. The senior BJP leader, who is seeking re-election for a fourth consecutive term, expressed dissatisfaction with the response of the local administration, saying he would take up the matter with the Election Commission (EC). Reacting to the alleged incide ...Read More >
Lakhisarai (Bihar) [India], October 30 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during an election rally in Bihar's Lakhisarai, accusing him of insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and 'Chhathi Maiya' by allegedly calling Chhath Puja celebrations a "drama." Addressing a massive gathering, Amit Shah stated that Rahul Gandhi's remarks reflected a lack of understanding of the deep faith associated with the festival of Chhath, which ...Read More >
A stalled government medical college in Bihar's Vaishali district, a project championed by former health minister Tej Pratap Yadav, remains incomplete. Now expelled from his family's RJD party, Yadav is testing his personal political clout in the upcoming election with his own party, the Janshakti Janta Dal. The hospital, spread over 20 acres and estimated to cost Rs 462 crore, was designed to house academic blocks, staff quarters, and recreational spaces -- the kind of facility that promised l ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed its observers to closely monitor the entire election process and ensure the transparent, free, and fair conduct of polls in Bihar and bye-elections in eight assembly constituencies across the country. "Following their deployment to various constituencies, all Observers have already completed their first round of visits to their allotted constituencies and now they are back stationed in their respective co ...Read More >
PATNA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kickstart his campaign for the Bihar assembly election on October 24 with a visit to Karpoori Gram, the birthplace of former chief minister Jannayak (people's hero) Karpoori Thakur, who was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in January 2024, said state BJP president Dilip Jaiswal on Sunday. Modi will make six visits to the poll-bound state between October 24 and November 7 for campaigning. The two-phase polls are scheduled to be held on November 6 an ...Read More >
Patna: Folk singer Maithili Thakur, along with RJD MLA Bharat Bind joined the BJP on Tuesday. She is likely to be fielded from Alinagar in Darbhanga. Sitting MLA Mishri Lal Tadav has quit BJP. Earlier, it was speculated that the BJP would field her from her home seat Benipatti, but retained sitting MLA Vinod Narayan Jha in its first list of 71 candidates announced Tuesday. Alinagar is the home of Maithili's maternal uncle.Maithili turned 25 recently. Her father Ramesh Thakur is also her guru and ...Read More >
PATNA: Emphasising the need for unity among NDA partners and mobilisation of cadre and sympathisers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged BJP workers to ensure the alliance's victory so that there is no return to the "jungle raj" that characterised the Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi governments.Addressing BJP workers over a video link, the PM referred to the remark a special court made while allowing charges to be framed against Lalu Prasad, his wife, former CM Rabri Devi, and his political succes ...Read More >
Patna: Amid uncertainty over the final seat-sharing among NDA allies, the BJP on Tuesday released its first list of 71 candidates for the Bihar assembly elections, dropping 11 sitting MLAs and opting for fresh faces in several key constituencies, including Kumhrar, Patna Sahib, Riga, Sitamarhi, Munger, Ara, Katoria, Rajnagar, Narpatganj and Gaura Bauram. In a significant move, Ratnesh Kushwaha has replaced seven-time MLA and assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav in Patna Sahib while former union m ...Read More >
The BJP's Central Election Committee met to finalize tickets for its first list of candidates, agreeing to contest 101 out of 243 seats in Bihar. The party plans to retain most sitting MLAs, citing a lack of anti-incumbency, and will prioritize winnability with a focus on caste and social equations, potentially including more women candidates. New Delhi: The Central Election Committee of the BJP met in Delhi on Sunday evening to finalise the tickets for the first list of party candidates. As pe ...Read More >
Patna: A day after Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha filed his nomination papers from the Lakhisarai Assembly constituency, his election affidavit has drawn public attention, particularly to the significant difference in assets between him and his wife, Sushila Devi. According to the affidavit submitted to the Election Commission, Vijay Sinha declared movable assets worth Rs 1.01 crore, including Rs 55,000 in cash, Rs 29 lakh in bank deposits, and stock investments exceeding Rs 45 l ...Read More >
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