Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for record 10th term
PATNA, Nov 17: The process for formation of the new NDA Government in Bihar began on Monday after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and recommended the dissolution of the outgoing assembly with effect from November 19. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Kumar, the JD(U) supremo, will again meet the Governor on Wednesday and tender his resignation along with a letter of support from all other constituents of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). JD(U) sources [] The post Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for record 10th term appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Now, March 2026 deadline fordelayed electronic city project
Shoma Patnaik Panaji Goas delayed electronic city project at Tuem has now got March 2026 as the new date for completion, with the state government starting to push companies having plots to commence production in the next three months. Units with allotted plots have been told to start functioning soon or else return the plots, []
Bihar's new government to be sworn in on November 20 at Gandhi Maidan
In an exciting political turn, the new Bihar government is set to take its oath on November 20 at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior NDA leaders expected to grace the occasion, the event promises to be monumental.
DGP opens Bihar Police stall at Sonepur Mela
Three die, 9 hurt as speeding car crashes into wedding procession in West Champaran
Buidco bid to fast-track drainage works in city
Mother of BSF jawan shot dead in Gopalganj village
A BSF jawan's mother was shot dead at her home in Gopalganj district, allegedly due to a property dispute with relatives. Four assailants on two bikes opened fire, killing the 40-year-old on the spot. Police are investigating the FIR registered against relatives, with a land dispute cited as the motive.
Tej Pratap urges PM, Shah to probe pressure on parents
Children turn waste into dustbins in Begusarai village
Young changemakers in Begusarai's Bagwara village launched 'operation clean,' transforming waste into 150 dustbins. This initiative, supported by SOS Children's Villages India, not only tackled littering and reduced waste but also fostered creativity and responsibility among the children involved.
Acquire land for reservoir project without delay: CS
New housing complex for MLAs, MLCs ready for allotment in Patna
Family dispute will be resolved inside house, Lalu tells party cadre
Adventure Tourism Gains More Ground In Visakhapatnam
We wanted to give an adventure experience to the people and have resumed our activity, said C. Venkata Surya Teja, CEO of Vihang Adventures, a company with an established track record in the region.
NDA MLAs' meet today to pick leader; Nitish poised for record 10th oath as Bihar CM
STF arrests key accused in Rs14-cr Dehradun gold robbery case
Two vehicles collide near CMs house; none hurt
Tejashwi chosen as RJD legislative party leader
Sharmila urges Naidu to seek PM Modis assurance against VSP privatisation
Amaravati: APCC president Y S Sharmila on Monday urged Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to secure a clear assurance from Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant will not be privatised. She also urged Naidu to fight with the prime minister to merge the steel plant with the Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
CM Naidu Lauds GVMC For Making CII Partnership Summit A Success
The State government is paying special attention to develop Visakhapatnam as a tourist destination and requested officials and employees to maintain cleanliness and upkeep regularly: GVMC commissioner
Varnam Unveils The Snugglewalas: A Playful New World Built on Indian Craft
The Channapatna craft revivalists launch their first character-led collection blending storytelling, design, and 12 diverse Indian craft traditions.
PPU releases new academic calendar for UG & PG courses
Patliputra University has released its academic calendar for 2026, outlining examination schedules for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Key examinations for various UG and PG programs, including BEd and LLB, are slated to commence from March 2026, with results expected to be declared by April of the same year.
Magadh division sees sharp increase in first-time MLAs
Nitish meets Guv after cabinet authorises CM to recommend dissolution of assembly
Patna: The last cabinet meeting of the outgoing NDA government in Bihar on Monday authorised Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to recommend dissolution of the assembly, official sources said. A resolution to this effect was unanimously passed in the meeting chaired by Kumar, which lasted for 10 minutes, they said. Also ReadNDAs landslide victory in Bihar Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter, Rohini Acharya, has publicly accused her brother Tejashwi Yadav and his aides of abuse and humiliation, leading to a significant rift within the influential political family. Her emotional posts, detailing personal insults and threats, emerged shortly after the RJD's poor performance in the Bihar assembly polls, intensifying internal party turmoil.
Nitish Kumar meets Guv Arif Khan after cabinet authorises CM to recommend dissolution of assembly
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday met Governor Arif Mohammad Khan after the last cabinet meeting of the outgoing NDA government in Bihar 'authorised' the JD(U) leader to recommend dissolution of the assembly, official sources said. On November 19, Kumar will submit his resignation to the Governor as head of the outgoing government, one of the sources said. He is likely to be sworn in again on Thursday (November 20). On Sunday, Nitish Kumar held a series of meetings with National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders at his official residence in Patna to discuss the formation of the new government. According to coalition insiders , the NDA is expected to follow the same formula for portfolio allocation that it adopted during ticket distribution. Under the emerging arrangement, Nitish Kumars JD(U) will retain the Chief Ministers post. The BJP and Chirag Paswans LJP (Ram Vilas) are each likely to secure one Deputy Chief Ministers position, signalling a balanced power-sharing structure within the alliance. As per the Cabinet-sharing formula, the BJP is expected to get 1516 ministerial berths, the JD(U) around 14, the LJP (RV) three, and Jitan Ram Manjhis HAM and Upendra Kushwahas RLM one each.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar submits resignation before NDA is sworn in again
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday submitted the letter of recommendation regarding the dissolution of the current government to Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, ahead of the formation of the new government. He is likely to be sworn in again on Thursday (November 20). On Sunday, Nitish Kumar held a series of meetings with National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders at his official residence in Patna to discuss the formation of the new government. According to coalition insiders , the NDA is expected to follow the same formula for portfolio allocation that it adopted during ticket distribution. Under the emerging arrangement, Nitish Kumars JD(U) will retain the Chief Ministers post. The BJP and Chirag Paswans LJP (Ram Vilas) are each likely to secure one Deputy Chief Ministers position, signalling a balanced power-sharing structure within the alliance. As per the Cabinet-sharing formula, the BJP is expected to get 1516 ministerial berths, the JD(U) around 14, the LJP (RV) three, and Jitan Ram Manjhis HAM and Upendra Kushwahas RLM one each.
Bihar Government Oath On Nov 20, PM Modi, All Top Ministers To Be Present
Following the NDA's thumping victory in the Bihar Assembly polls, JDU chief Nitish Kumar will take the oath as Chief Minister on Thursday at the historic Gandhi Maidan in the state capital Patna
Bihar's new NDA government is set to be formed this week, with Nitish Kumar taking oath as chief minister for a record 10th time on November 20. Smaller allies like LJP(RV), HAM(S), and RLM are expected to receive cabinet berths, while BJP and JD(U) will hold the majority of ministerial positions. Preparations for the swearing-in ceremony are underway.
Lalu's three more daughters leave home as family feud intensifies after Rohini's 'abuse' allegations
A public spat involving Lalu Prasad's daughter, Rohini Acharya, and her brother Tejashwi Yadav is escalating into a major family feud. Rohini's accusations of mistreatment and betrayal after donating a kidney to her father have exposed deep rifts within the RJD, particularly after their election defeat. Other family members are reportedly leaving Patna amidst the turmoil.
Lalu Yadav family feud: Amid Rohini Acharya storm, spotlight turns to husband Samaresh Singh
Lalu Yadav's daughter, Rohini Acharya, living in Singapore, has publicly revealed family rifts, accusing relatives of mistreating her after her life-saving kidney donation. This has caused significant turmoil, with sisters reportedly leaving home and brother Tej Pratap backing Rohini. Her husband, investment banker Samaresh Singh, remains a private figure amidst the unfolding political drama.
RJD to hold reflection meet of winners & losers today
PATNA: Amid political churn, the RJD has convened a meeting with its newly elected MLAs, party candidates and other senior leaders on Monday to analyse the reasons for debacle in the Bihar assembly elections. Apart from the 25 newly elected MLAs, former MLAs, candidates who lost in the polls and other senior leaders have been asked to be present at the meeting to be chaired by Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, who was INDIAs CM face. Candidates who lost election by narrow margin have been entrusted specific tasks for the meeting, a senior RJD leader said. He said the meeting will also deliberate on strengthening partys base at the grassroots level. There is nothing new in the meeting. Every party holds review meeting after the election results are announced. The leaders will discuss reasons for partys poor performance in assembly polls, RJD spokesperson Chitranjan Gagan said. Party slipped to third position in the seats tally The RJD secured 23% of the vote share, a slight dip from the 23.11% received in the 2020 polls in which it emerged as the single-largest party with 75 seats in the 243-member Bihar assembly. This time it slipped to the third position in seats tally, with BJP bagging 89 seats and JD(U) 85. In the 2025 Bihar assembly election, NDA secured three- fourths majority by getting 202 seats while Opposition Mahagathbandhan could bag only 35 seats. BJP emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats, followed by JD (85) and RJD (25). LJP (RV) got 19, Congress-6, AIMIM-5, HAM- 5, RLM-4, CPI (ML) -2 and IIP, CPI (M) and BSP one seat each. According to the Election Commission, NDA secured 46.52% of vote, ahead of Mahagathbandhans 37.64%. Around 1.15 crore people voted for RJD candidates. Congress finished with 8.71%, Left parties with 4.18%, VIP with 1.38% and IIP with 0.37%. Congress narrowly avoided its lowest tally ever (4 seats in 2010), RJDs worst performance, too, was in 2010 election (24 seats). The BJP, which emerged as the single-largest party with 89 seats, got 20.08% of the votes, up from the 19.46% in 2020. According to the EC, 1,00,811,43 people voted for the BJP.
Rohini Acharya row: Lalu Yadavs sprawling family tree 7 daughters, 2 sons and political fault lines
The Yadav family, long a dominant force in Bihar politics, faced internal fractures after the RJD's significant defeat in the 2025 assembly elections. Long-simmering resentments over perceived overshadowing and the influence of Tejashwi Yadav's advisors erupted into open conflict, shattering the family's public image of unity.
Nitish Kumar will take oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the 10th time on November 20. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other NDA leaders will attend the grand ceremony at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. The NDA secured a significant victory in the recent Bihar elections. Cabinet berths for allies like LJP(RV), HAM-S, and RLM have been finalized.
Lalu Yadav's Family Feud Widens As 4 More Daughters Leave Patna After Rohini Acharya's Exit
Lalu Yadavs family feud deepened a day after Rohini Acharya quit politics, as four of his other daughters were also seen leaving Patna amid the escalating dispute.
Three more daughters move out of Lalus family
PATNA: The turbulence within the Rashtriya Janata Dals (RJD) first family deepened on Sunday, a day after Lalu Prasads daughter Rohini Acharya announced her decision to quit politics and sever ties with her family. What began as a single outburst has now snowballed into a full-blown family crisis. Three more of Lalus daughtersRajlakshmi, Ragini and Chandaleft the familys 10, Circular Road residence in Patna early Monday, taking their children and flying to Delhi. Sources said their departure reflected growing distress over the recent turmoil. On Sunday, Tej Pratap Yadav, who heads the newly launched Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD), issued an emotional appeal to his father and a veiled warning to those he termed traitors. He said, Yesterdays incident has shaken me to the core. What happened to my sister is unbearable. Without naming anyone, he accused new faces of clouding Tejashwi Yadavs judgment and warned that the consequences of this injustice will be grave. I urge my father to intervene for the familys honour, he said. Neither Tejashwi nor his advisor, RJD MP Sanjay Yadav, has responded to Rohinis allegations linking them to the familys discord. RJD managed just 25 seats in the recent Assembly polls. Rohini, who contested the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Saran, alleged harassment and threats from Sanjay Yadav and his associate Rameez. With Rajlakshmi, Ragini, and Chandas exit, only Lalu, Rabri Devi, and Misa Bharti remain at the family home, which was once the nerve centre of RJDs politics. RJD review meeting today RJD has convened a meeting of its newly elected MLAs and senior leaders on Monday to analyse its poll result. The leaders will discuss partys poor performance in polls, said RJDs Chitranjan Gagan.
NDA firms up formula for Bihar government formation
PATNA: BIHAR Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday held a series of meetings with National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders at his official residence in Patna to discuss the formation of a new government after the ruling alliance secured a three-fourth majority, winning 202 out of 243 seats, in the Assembly elections. Union minister of state for home Nityanand Rai and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief and Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha were among those who met Nitish. Earlier, he convened discussions with senior JD(U) leaders and all newly elected MLAs. JD(U) MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh also attended. Sources said the NDA would follow the same formula for portfolio allocation as it did for ticket distribution. Nitish Kumars JD(U) will retain the Chief Ministers post, while the BJP and Chirag Paswans LJP (Ram Vilas) are likely to get one Deputy CM each. As per the cabinet-sharing formula, the BJP is expected to get 15-16 ministerial berths, the JD(U) around 14, the LJP (RV) three, and Jitan Ram Manjhis HAM and Upendra Kushwahas RLM one each. During the ticket distribution, for every MP, an NDA partner was given five-six assembly seats. So, it is likely that the same formula may be in place for cabinet berths, said a senior BJP leader. With 85 MLAs, the JD(U) could secure 14 berths besides the CM post. Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha is likely to be replaced by LJP (RV) state president Raju Tiwari, elected from Govindganj, while former Union Minister Ram Kripal Yadav, who won from Danapur, is being considered for the same post from the BJPs side. In the recently-concluded Assembly election, the NDA swept aside the Mahagathbandhan, with BJP emerging as the single-largest party, winning 89 seats. JD(U) followed with 85, LJP (RV) 19, HAM five, and RLM four. The RJD-led combine could muster only 35 seats. The JD(U) has instructed all its MLAs to remain in Patna from Monday onwards. Nitish is expected to recommend dissolution of the current cabinet on Monday before submitting his resignation to the Governor. This could be followed by the NDA meeting, sources said. Nitish could take oath as Chief Minister for a record tenth time on Wednesday or Thursday, depending on Prime Minister Narendra Modis availability. Preparations for the oath ceremony have begun at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna.
Tejashwi set to review poll debacle on November 17
Facing pressure after the RJD's poor assembly election performance, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav will meet newly elected MLAs and candidates to review electoral setbacks. The meeting will analyze the party's performance, including potential strains in its Muslim-Yadav base and the impact of NDA's welfare schemes. Yadav has remained out of public view following the results and family discord.
UP man behind Lalu familys turmoil: Ex-cricketer, facing 12 criminal cases
NDA regains lost ground, sweeps Shahabad region
The NDA has made a significant comeback in Bihar's Shahabad region, securing 19 out of 22 assembly seats in the 2025 polls after facing setbacks in previous elections. A strategic alliance, including LJP (RV) and RLM, helped consolidate crucial voter bases. This success marks a strong recovery for the NDA in a historically challenging area.
Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for the 10th time on Thursday, November 20, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to attend. Preparations are underway at Gandhi Maidan for the grand event, which will see the formation of a new NDA government including JD(U), BJP, LJP (RV), HAM-S, and RLM.
Nitish set to take oath as CM for tenth time on Nov 20; last cabinet meet today
Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for the 10th time on Thursday, November 20, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to attend. Preparations are underway at Gandhi Maidan for the grand event, which will see the formation of a new NDA government including JD(U), BJP, LJP (RV), HAM-S, and RLM.
New govt blueprint almost final: Chirag
Chirag Paswan, chief of LJP (RV), announced that the new NDA government in Bihar will be formed before November 22nd. Discussions among alliance partners are progressing well, with a clear blueprint expected soon. Paswan made these remarks after visiting Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib with his family, where he prayed for Bihar's peace and prosperity.
Tejashwi setto review polldebacle today
Tejashwi set to review poll debacle today
Tejashwi Yadav is holding a crucial meeting today to dissect the RJD's unexpected electoral defeat, despite earlier confidence in forming the government. The review will scrutinize the loyalty of the traditional Muslim-Yadav vote bank and assess the impact of the NDA's welfare schemes. Yadav has remained out of public view following the results and personal family disputes.
CPI(ML) questions Bihar assembly election outcomes, plans mass contact programme
CPI(ML) leader Dipankar Bhattacharya termed Bihar's election results an unnatural poll outcome. The party will conduct a week-long mass contact program starting November 18 to understand the unexpected results, where they won only two seats compared to twelve previously. Bhattacharya cited voter list changes and pre-election schemes as reasons for the NDA's landslide victory.
Dry conditions and gradual temperature rise expected this week: IMD
Bihar is set for a week of dry weather with stable temperatures, according to the IMD. Maximum temperatures are expected to hover between 28C and 30C, while minimums will remain steady for a few days before a slight rise. Residents should prepare for morning fog in isolated areas, with no severe weather warnings issued.
Rohini Acharya blames Sanjay Yadav, Rameez for causing rift in family: Who are they?
PATNA: Senior RJD leader Rohini Acharya accused Sanjay Yadav of escalating tension in former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasads family, adding that his actions had pushed her to quit politics and severe family ties . Sanjay (41) is the political advisor of Lalu Prasads younger son Tejashwi Prasad Yadav. A post-graduate in computer science from Haryanas Mahendragarh, he had worked as a software engineer with a private company in Delhi before he came in contact with Tejashwi in 2012. According to former union minister and senior BJP leader Ram Kripal Yadav, it was his son Abhimanyu who had first introduced Sanjay Yadav to Tejashwi in Delhi. At that time, Ram Kripal Yadav was in RJD and had cordial relations with Lalu-Rabri family. Ram Kripal was also known as Lalus Hanuman. Ram Kripal later distanced himself from Lalu-Rabri family and contested election from Patliputra Lok Sabha seat on the ticket of Bharatiya Janata Party. He won election twice from the seatin 2014 and 2019but lost to Lalus daughter Misa Bharti in 2024. The association between Sanjay and Tejashwi grew quickly after 2015 assembly election. The election campaign of RJD-led Mahagathbandhan was then designed and controlled by political strategist Prashant Kishor as Nitish Kumars JD(U) was part of alliance. This resulted in formation of Mahagathbandhan government after the 2015 assembly election. However, ahead of 2020 assembly elections when Lalus health deteriorated, Sanjay was made in-charge of war room. He established his position in RJDs first family. Sanjay looked after the election campaign of Tejashwi Yadav during 2020 assembly election in which RJD emerged as single largest party with 75 seats. In 2024, he was elevated to Rajya Sabha as RJD MP. Later, he became the most influential figure in RJD after Tejashwi. Sanjay is also known for several key political interventions, including advising that RJD posters feature only Tejashwi to counter jungle raj barbs, pushing the promise of 10 lakh government jobs in 2020, and trying to broaden the partys appeal beyond its MuslimYadav base. He also urged Tejashwi to take a softer line on Nitish Kumars return to the NDA, a departure from the sharp criticism seen in 2017. Earlier, during the RJD's Bihar Adhikar Yatra this year, Rohini Acharya, without naming Sanjay Yadav, had slammed him for his alleged overreach in the party. On Saturday, she named Sanjay and Rameez for her ouster from her parents family . Rameez Nemath, according to a post retweeted by Rohini Acharya, is an associate of Sanjay Yadav. Rameez hails from Balrampur in Uttar Pradesh. He is a former first-class cricketer, who has reportedly played for Jharkhand. Rameez is also considered close to Tejashwi Yadav, who himself is a former IPL and first-class cricketer. After she faced backlash, her estranged brother Tej Pratap Yadav came out in her defence and lent his support, warning Jai Chands (traitors).
Crucial role of media highlighted
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Among five Khagaria natives, only one tastes success in Bihar polls
Five natives of Khagaria district contested Bihar assembly elections, with only CPM MLA Ajai Kumar securing a win from Bibhutipur. Other candidates, including Renu Kushwaha (RJD) and Divya Gautam (CPI-ML), faced defeat in their respective constituencies. Lalan Kumar (Congress) finished third in Sultanganj.
Illegal arms factory unearthed in Lakhisarai, six arrested
A joint STF and district police team busted an illegal mini gun factory in Lakhisarai, arresting six smugglers. The factory, disguised as a dairy business, was found to be producing country-made pistols and various weapon parts. The arrested individuals confessed to supplying weapons to nearby districts.
FIR lodged after betel shopowner shot dead in Samastipur
A betel shop owner in Samastipur was shot dead late Saturday night during a dispute with two motorcycle-borne youths. The victim, Arvind Kumar Sahani, was killed when one of the youths allegedly fired a shot. Police are scanning CCTV footage to identify the assailants, with the dispute believed to be over the purchase of goods.
GRP seizes Rs70 lakh in cash on Duronto Express, detains 1
Government Railway Police seized Rs70 lakh cash from the New Delhi-Howrah Duronto Express at Jhajha station. A man, Shyam Sundar Das, was detained for carrying the money. He admitted to being instructed to transport the bag to Howrah. Officials are investigating the origin and purpose of the cash. Further action was initiated by customs officials.
Mandate judgment: City reacts to NDA's victory, loss of opposition
NDA supporters in Patna celebrated a massive victory in the Bihar assembly elections, attributing the win to top leadership and effective women-centric policies. INDIA bloc voters expressed disbelief, questioning the numbers and attributing the outcome to 'Modi magic' and a strong BJP ground presence. The surprising failure of Jan Suraaj also contributed to the NDA's landslide win.
BHOPAL: Alleging that the Bihar election assembly election results were unfair and unacceptable, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh drew parallels between the recent polls and elections in Russia, China and North Korea, while Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's husband Robert Vadra called for a re-election. The results of Bihar are akin to the elections of North Korea, Russia and China, as the votes have gone to a single party largely, Singh said while talking to journalists in his home district Guna on Sunday. Names of 62 lakh voters were deleted from the list and 20 lakh new names were added. But the details of whose names were added and whose were deleted has never been shared with us, Singh said. The septuagenarian politicians fraud allegations on Sunday comes just two days after he had made somewhat similar statements. Even I was there in Bihar (during the poll campaigning). We could very well sense a neck-to-neck contest between the two blocs. The only point of discussions at that time in Bihar was about AIMIM and Prashant Kishores Jan Suraj Party (JSP) performance, whose votes will either of them cut more. Im of the firm view that if the NDA wins the polls with more than 140 seats, then it will be due to manipulated EVMs and manipulated voter lists, Singh had said on Friday. Around 290 km away in Indore, the Congress national general secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadras husband Robert Vadra termed the election results unfair and unacceptable. People of Bihar arent happy with the results, whatever happened there occurred with Election Commissions help. No one can accept this result. Elections should be held again in Bihar and Rahul Ji (Rahul Gandhi) will meet the youth and fight for democracy. Politicians from both, the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh, had played a key role in their respective parties campaign in Bihar during the last one month. Among them the MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav, had campaigned in 25 assembly constituencies in ten districts, out of which the NDA candidates won in at least 20 seats, which meant a strike rate of 80%. Former MP BJP president and second-time MP from Khajuraho seat, VD Sharma was assigned the task of coordinating on 19 seats, out of which the BJP candidates on 17, meaning a strike rate of 89.50%. It was particularly significant, as he had been assigned the seats in the politically crucial Patna and Begusarai regions, with Begusarai particularly being known for getting polarized on caste lines.
CPM Slams Naidu for Undemocratic Threat to Invoke PD Act Against VSP Workers
He pointed out that while private companies like Mittal Steel were allotted mines even before commencing operations, the public-sector Visakhapatnam Steel Plant continued to be denied the same benefit.
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The party State Secretary says linking wages to production deepens worker uncertainty and rejects the Chief Ministers claims on VSPs finances
NDAs landslide victory in Bihar better than expected: Nitish Kumars son
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars son Nishant on Sunday said the NDAs landslide victory in the assembly elections was better than expected, and claimed that the people have witnessed his fathers track record and vision to take the state to new heights. Nishant, who had earlier urged the people to vote his father back Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Nitish Kumar Sets Eye On 10th Term: A Look At Indias Longest-Serving Chief Ministers
Nitish Kumar set for another term, joining Indias longest-serving Chief Ministers like Pawan Kumar Chamling and Naveen Patnaik.
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International Air Cargo Services Resume at Vizag Airport After Pandemic Halt
The restoration of cargo services is expected to ease logistics for pharmaceutical units in the Pharma Park, textile manufacturers, and enterprises within the Visakhapatnam Special Economic Zone (VSEZ), who had been routing shipments through Hyderabad and Chennai airports
Rift Widens In RJD Family As Lalu Yadav's 3 More Daughters Leave Patna Home After Rohinis Exit
Signalling a widening rift, three more daughters of the RJD chief, distressed and unsettled by the unfolding crisis, left the 10 Circular Road residence.
Eastern Naval Command hosts annual NES Conference 2025
The Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam, successfully hosted the annual Navy Education Society (NES) Conference 2025 from November 10 to 13.
I was accused of donating bad kidney to dad, Tejashwi threw slipper: Rohini
Patna: RJD president Lalu Prasads daughter Rohini Acharya on Sunday charged cohorts of her brother Tejashwi Yadav with accusing her of donating a bad kidney to her father, in exchange for crores of rupees and a party ticket. Acharya vented spleen in a couple of posts on X, a day after she had announced that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter, Rohini Acharya, revealed a family feud, alleging she was humiliated and expelled from her parental home. This occurred after she questioned the party's performance in the Bihar polls, stating her donated kidney, once a gift, is now considered a curse.
Bihar election results: Anti-incumbency hits JD(U) in Raniganj seat
Incumbency and corruption allegations led to JD(U) and BJP losing key seats in Raniganj and Forbesganj, respectively. Scandals involving BDO and CO in Raniganj, coupled with complaints of substandard rural development work, eroded public trust and shifted the traditional NDA vote base.
Bihar Elections 2025: Oath-taking ceremony likely on Nov 19 or 20, say sources
After the BJP-led NDA's sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, deliberations on the government formation have intensified in the political streets of Patna.
Bihar polls similar to those seen in North Korea, Russia & China, says Digvijaya Singh
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh raised eyebrows by likening the Bihar election results to political scenarios in North Korea, Russia, and China, suggesting that dubious practices may have influenced the outcome.
Bihar election results: Backroom strategists who propelled success
The NDA celebrated a groundbreaking win in the Bihar elections, a feat achieved through astute planning and grassroots mobilization. Social media strategist Anmol Sovit articulated a comprehensive, three-tier narrative framework, effectively utilizing WhatsApp and volunteer support to reach millions.
Bihar polls: Jan Suraaj blames RJD for poor show
Jan Suraaj president Uday Singh suggested that their party's disappointing election results stemmed from the influence of the RJD, pointing out that voters were hesitant to split their votes. He also criticized the NDA for allegedly spending a staggering Rs 40,000 crore to sway voters, utilizing funds linked to World Bank loans which he claimed negatively affected essential services.
Flawed, yet trusted: The Nitish Kumar paradox
People dont know much about Nitish Kumar, though he has been one of Indias tallest political figures for nearly two decades. Even after 18 years as chief minister, he remains a cipherhis aces held close to the chest, his moods tightly reined in, his mind rarely legible to the public. There are no reams of anecdotal literature about his likes, dislikes, whims, or temper. There is only a distant outline: a quiet strategist, but a direct communicator with the masses, a man who has attracted far more brickbats than bouquets and yetparadoxicallyearned the epithet Paltu Ram for switching alliances with unnerving frequency. Back in the 1980s, Nitish was a younger version of this same man: sober, sombre, unflappable. Neither worry nor elation creased his face. He listened more than he spoke. He was exacting, scrupulous. In personality, he was the opposite of his socialist comrade Lalu Prasad Yadav. If Lalu was the generalissimo, Nitish was the strategist in the backroom, letting his more voluble companion fill the stage. It was a rhythm that worked: together, and eventually apart, they climbed the political ladder. Yet when Bihar headed into the 2025 polls, Nitishs reputation as a serial switcher dogged him to an extent. But that was only one side of the story. In Bihar, people are convinced he is not personally corrupt. His asset disclosures over the years have helped that perception. And despite the opportunism tag, there is still trusta trust that ultimately delivered for him and the NDA on November 14. Nitish has been something of a political loner for most of his life, partly by circumstance. In youth, Lalu stole the limelight. In the Mandal era, Lalus caste did. Nitish had to start from scratch to be heard as a Kurmi leadera label he personally disliked. He was comfortable being seen as a backward-class leader; he rejected being boxed into a caste silo. All his career, Nitish has governed without ever belonging to a party with a majority of its own. Coalition politics shaped him; his frequent alliance shifts over the last decade were partly an outcome of this structural compulsion. Personal ambition played its role, too. For a time, he seemed caught in a tension between his principles and his aspiration for power beyond the chief ministers chair. That tension earned him the Paltu Ram monikeruntil the realisation dawned that it was wiser to hold on to what he already had. His journey from that resigned clarity to his redemption in 2025 is the story of Nitishs second wind. He was always the No. 2. In the 1980s, he helped Lalu become Leader of the Opposition. In 1990, he was behind Lalus ascent as chief minister. When Lalu outgrew both their boots, Nitish walked out in 1994 to form the Samata Party. Two years later, he aligned with the NDA. Even when he first became chief minister in 2000, political uncertainty shadowed himhe lasted barely a week. And even after he became No. 1 in 2005, there was always something tentative about the tenure: a coalition here, a coalition there, each term dependent on new equations. So, who is Nitish politically? He never responded to that question. If any section of Bihar understands him deeply, it is the women. In 2015, he introduced prohibitionresponding to growing demands from women who sought relief from domestic violence, alcoholism, and economic strain. His message was simple: prohibition would bring peace to homes, savings to households, safety to neighbourhoods. The reality was far more complex. Men crossed borders to drink; migrants stayed away longer; bootleggers thrived. Hundreds died from illicit liquor. Lakhs were jailedmost of them undertrialscrowding Bihars prisons. Families suffered, incomes collapsed. Yet the women did not forget who had at least tried to change their lives. Their trust only deepened because Nitish delivered elsewhere. Patna is a transformed city today. Airports in places like Purneaonce inconceivableare realities. Roads penetrate marshy districts that were long isolated. Infrastructure and agricultural improvements, along with predictable governance, became his hallmarks. He could not eliminate corruption or nepotism; he could not generate enough jobs for Bihars youth. But he couldand didensure piped drinking water, accessible roads, functioning schools, and a steady flow of central funds deployed with reasonable discipline. Bihars fondness for 'Sushasan Babu' ensures Nitish Kumar remains in the spotlight And he cultivated something rare in Indian politics: a caste-neutral, dependable female vote bank. You cannot quantify the peace inside a thatched hut at night. But those gains are real, and they matter. His flagship Jeevika self-help programme, too, deepened this trust. The network of self-help groups he nurtured became a quiet grassroots revolutionstable incomes, access to credit, and the dignity of labour for women who had never handled money. The new cash-transfer schemes fitted neatly into this ecosystem. The 10,000 cash support and the ambitious 2.5 lakh entrepreneurial fund allowed women to supplement household income in ways that reshaped rural life. In many villages, the man drives a rickshaw while the woman sells vegetables or runs a micro-enterprisesmall shifts, big consequences. Bihar remains haunted by uneven development and limited penetration of welfare schemes. Caste equations that help Nitish electorally often obstruct progress. Migration remains the peoples escape valve; the young return only to vote, preferring the higher wages outside the state. Entrepreneurship and startups are slogans that mean little in a predominantly rural society still waiting for an industrial moment. Nitish, consumed by political firefighting, has rarely had the bandwidth for deeper structural shifts. It sounds harsh, but it is true. As he prepares to take the oath againlikely for the last time, with age tightening its gripperhaps he may turn to long-term developmental paradigms instead of managing daily crises. What worked for Nitish in 2025? Those close to him say goodwill accrued over 18 years paid off. He maintained an emotional, direct bond with the masses. No empty rhetoric, no theatrical promises. He delivered what he could. Rumours about his ill health created a sympathy undercurrentan ek aakhri mauka sentiment. He apparently believes they returned that trust with a mandate. He remains one of Indias cleverest political strategistssecretive, understated, efficient. He does not threaten bureaucrats; he simply does not let them rest until the work is done. If Lalu was known to throw files, Nitish was known to clear them. His unique contribution to Bihar is twofold: infrastructure and social empowerment, beginning with women and extending to Mahadalits. His national contribution is subtler: he preserved communal peace and stayed untouched by the rhetoric around himeven within a coalition led by a party that thrives on it. As an outsider inside the BJP-led alliance, Nitish achieved what was unimaginable in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh under largely BJP rule. No one ever called him communal. No one accused him of appeasement. His politics was quietly syncretic: he facilitated the Off-Campus AMU centre in Kishanganj, and also stood with the Centre to lay the foundation stone of a grand Sita Mata Temple in Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi. It was not a contradictionit was calibration. Perhaps that is his final political lesson: you do not have to shout to be heard. Sometimes, silence itself can travel the farthest.
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