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PM committed to Bihars development, says Jaiswal after meeting him at Purnia
Students attack security guards at Purnia medical college
In an unsettling turn of events at GMCH in Purnia, medical students were involved in a late-night skirmish with private security personnel, resulting in injuries to 22 individuals. The confrontation was reportedly ignited by a guard's inappropriate conduct towards a female student.
Womens panel flags gang rape, student death cases
The Women's Commission of Bihar is delving into two harrowing incidents that unfolded over the weekend: one involving a gang rape in proximity to a police station in Purnia, and another concerning the tragic and suspicious demise of a NEET aspirant in Patna. The victim's family has asserted the claims of rape and murder, igniting protests across the region.
Fruit merchant found hanging in Purnia
As Bihar election result 2025 is underway, the PM Modi led government has given one of its most anticipated road project, Patna-Purnia expressway, the status of a national expressway. The MoRTH issued a notification in which the road is named National Expressway 9.
Who will benefit from higher voter turnout in Bihar polls?
PATNA: Bihar created history in the 2025 assembly elections by registering a record overall voter turnout of 66.91 percent across the two phases, triggering speculations whether the BJP-JD(U) led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) or the opposition INDIA bloc would benefit from it. The revised data from the Election Commission of India (ECI) suggests a provisional turnout of 69.1 percent, which is almost 12 percentage points higher than the 2020 assembly election. The turnout of women voters is estimated at 71.6 percent, which is also close to 12 percentage points more than the 59.7 percent recorded in 2020. On the other hand, 62.8 percent of male voters exercised their franchise this time, against 54.45 percent male voter turnout. What does high female voter turnout mean? Bihar chief minister and JD (U) president Nitish Kumar has created a caste-neutral constituency of women by taking a number of steps for them since he came to power in 2005. These include 50 percent reservation for women in Panchayats and urban local bodies, bicycle and uniform scheme for girl students, 35 percent reservation in government jobs and the latest Rs 10,000 for them under the Mukhyamntri Mahila Rojgar Yojana. NDA's streak of victories in assembly polls since 2005, barring 2015 when Nitish contested the election with RJD, is also attributed to Nitish`s several pro-women measures. To counter it in this election, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also promised that if his party and the INDIA bloc came to power, Jeevika Community Mobiliser (CM) workers would be made permanent government employees with a monthly salary of Rs 30,000. Axis My India predicts close fight in Bihar; gives 121-141 seats for NDA, 98-118 for Mahagathbandhan So, higher voter turnout may largely favour NDA, but there is also an undeniable fact that Tejashwi`s promise has also gained traction among women, remarked a political analyst. Muslim-dominated seats record a remarkable rise in voter turnout Muslim dominated seats in Seemanchal and Kosi regions recorded a significant rise in voter turnout. Kishanganj district recorded the highest voter turnout at 78.16 percent. Kishanganj Sadar seat recorded a turnout of 79.93 percent, an increase of 19.07 percent from 2020. Similarly, Katihar (77.93 percent) follows next with an increase of 13.26 percent and 12.20 percent in Kochadhaman (76.84 percent). In the Kosi region, Kasba witnessed the highest voter turnout of 81.74 percent followed by Purnia at 79.95 percent. However, Purnia registered the sharpest increase (21.14 percent) of voter turnout among the 32 Muslim-dominated seats in Bihar. Reacting to higher Muslim voter turnout, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind Bihar secretary Dr Anwarul Huda said that Muslims got further disenchanted with Nitish after his stand on the Waqf Amendment Bill and also on other issues related to Muslims, including non-appointment of Urdu teachers in government schools. Muslims stepped out from their houses in droves and cast their votes against the present dispensation, he remarked. On the other hand, another Muslim leader claimed that a section of Muslims still had trust in Nitish as he had taken several initiatives for their development, including the erection of boundary walls around graveyards.
Fresh faces, land of Sita, Seemanchal: Key battles shaping Bihar elections phase 2
After a record 64.66% voter turnout in the first phase of the Bihar elections, the state is gearing up for the second phase, where political temperatures are set to rise. A total of 122 constituencies across 20 districts will go to the polls, featuring a mix of ministers, celebrities, and first-time contenders. Each seat carries its own local narrative and power equation. This phase will see 1,302 candidates, including 136 women, contesting roughly 10% of the total. In the 2020 assembly polls, the BJP won 42 of these seats, followed by the RJD with 33, JD(U) 20, Congress 11, and Left parties five. Below are key constituencies to watch: Chakai: Sumit Kumar Singh (JD(U)) vs Savitri Devi (RJD) Bihars Science and Technology Minister Sumit Kumar Singh is eyeing another term, this time as a JD(U) candidate under the NDA. Known for frequently shifting parties, he first entered the assembly in 2010 as a JMM candidate and made a comeback in 2020 as an Independent. His rival, RJDs Savitri Devi, previously won the seat in 2015. The constituencys sizeable Santhal tribal population adds complexity, with Alijaveth (Elizabeth) Soren commanding loyal support despite never winning. Adding to the mix is Chandan Kumar Singh, a philanthropist-turned-Independent, who initially backed Chirag Paswan before contesting on his own. Jamui: Shreyasi Singh (BJP) vs Mohammad Shamsad Alam (RJD) Shooter-turned-politician Shreyasi Singh seeks a second term as the BJP candidate. A gold medallist and member of a powerful political family, she defeated RJDs Vijay Prakash in 2020 by over 41,000 votes. This time, the Grand Alliance has fielded Mohammad Shamsad Alam against her. Lauriya: Ran Kaushal Pratap Singh (VIP) vs Binay Bihari (BJP) Ran Kaushal Pratap Singh, the richest candidate this election, has drawn attention in Lauriya with declared assets of 368.98 crore and his wifes 131 crore. He faces BJPs Binay Bihari, the sitting MLA. Bihar elections 2025: Voting begins for second phase, State on high alert after Delhi explosion Gaya Town: Dhirendra Agrawal (Jan Suraaj Party) vs Prem Kumar (BJP) vs Akhaury Onkar Nath (Congress) Prashant Kishors Jan Suraaj Party has fielded Dhirendra Agrawal, a three-time former MP from Chatra, against BJPs Prem Kumar, who has held Gaya Town for eight consecutive terms. Agrawal, son of former RSS South Bihar chief Daya Prakash, represents Kishors attempt to project Jan Suraaj as a credible alternative. Congress has nominated Akhaury Onkar Nath. The wider Gaya district is key to Kishors experiment, where his party has also fielded ex-NDA figures in several seats. Phulparas: Sheela Kumari Mandal (JD(U)) vs Subodh Mandal (Congress) In Madhubanis Phulparas, Transport and Communication Minister Sheela Mandal is defending her seat. Known for her grassroots presence, she stirred controversy in 2020 after remarks comparing freedom fighters Veer Kunwar Singh and Ramphal Mandal triggered caste-based debate. She now faces Congresss Subodh Mandal. Amarpur: Jayant Raj Kushwaha (JD(U)) vs Jitendra Singh (Congress) Young cabinet minister Jayant Raj Kushwaha, son of former MLA Janardan Manjhi, is seeking re-election from Amarpur. A BBA graduate, he narrowly beat Congresss Jitendra Singh in 2020 and was later inducted into Nitish Kumars cabinet. The two face each other again this year. Dhamdaha: Leshi Singh (JD(U)) vs Santosh Kumar (RJD) In Purnias Dhamdaha, veteran JD(U) leader Leshi Singh, Bihars Food and Consumer Protection Minister, is eyeing another term. A consistent winner since 2000, she retained her seat in 2020 by about 34,000 votes. RJDs Santosh Kumar is her challenger this time. Kargahar: Ritesh Ranjan Pandey (Jan Suraaj) vs Santosh Mishra (Congress) vs Vashishth Singh (JD(U)) Popular Bhojpuri actor-singer Ritesh Pandey, known for hits like Balma Bihar Wala and Hello Kaun , is contesting from Kargahar under Jan Suraaj. He faces Congresss Santosh Mishra and JD(U)s Vashishth Singh. Pandeys entry surprised many who expected Prashant Kishor himself to contest from this seat. Chhatapur: Neeraj Kumar Singh Bablu (BJP) vs Dr Vipin Kumar Singh (RJD) Neeraj Kumar Singh, popularly known as Bablu, and cousin of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, is contesting again from Chhatapur in Supaul district. Currently Bihars Environment and Forest Minister, he gained prominence after vocally demanding justice for Sushant in 2020. He now faces RJDs Dr Vipin Kumar Singh. Bettiah: Renu Devi (BJP) vs Washi Ahmad (Congress) Former Deputy Chief Minister Renu Devi, currently Minister for Animal and Fisheries Resources, seeks re-election from Bettiah. A long-time BJP figure who began her political career in 1981 through social work, Devi has risen through the ranks of the BJP Mahila Morcha since 1988. She faces Congresss Washi Ahmad this time. Muslim women vote in large numbers in first phase of Bihar polls after SIR exercise Sitamarhi: Sunil Kumar Pintu (BJP) vs Sunil Kumar (RJD) Sunil Kumar Pintu, a four-time MLA and former MP, is contesting again from Sitamarhi. Pintu, who also heads the Shri Bhagwati Sita Tirtha Kshetra Samiti, wields significant cultural and political influence His campaign was hit by controversy after an alleged private video resurfaced online a clip he dismissed as an old opposition trick. Despite this, he has the BJPs full backing, with Amit Shah campaigning for him. He faces RJDs Sunil Kumar. Chainpur: Mohammad Zama Khan (JD(U)) vs Brij Kishor Bind (RJD) vs Balgovind Bind (VIP) In Chainpur, Minority Affairs Minister Mohammad Zama Khan faces opposition from both allies and rivals. Khan, who won in 2020 as a BSP candidate before joining JD(U), has faced criticism from sections of the Muslim community over the Waqf Bill controversy. The RJD has fielded Brij Kishor Bind, while the VIP has nominated Balgovind Bind, resulting in a three-cornered contest. Parihar: Gayatri Devi (BJP) vs Ritu Jaiswal (Independent) vs Smita Purbe (RJD) In Sitamarhis Parihar, three women are in the fray. The seat, near the Ma Janki temple at Punaruadham, gained national attention after Amit Shah announced its 800 crore renovation plan. Sitting MLA Gayatri Devi (BJP) is seeking a third consecutive win. In 2020, she narrowly defeated Ritu Jaiswal (RJD) by about 2,000 votes. Denied a ticket this time, Ritu is contesting as an independent, while the RJD has fielded Smita Purbe, daughter-in-law of veteran leader Ram Chandra Purbe. The Seemanchal Equation The politically sensitive Seemanchal region comprising Purnea, Araria, Kishanganj, and Katihar will be a crucial battleground in this phase. Home to a large portion of Bihars 17% Muslim population, Seemanchal has seen intense campaigning from all major parties, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Rahul Gandhi. In 2020, the BJP won eight of the regions seats, JD(U) four, Congress five, CPIML and RJD one each, while AIMIM won five before four of its MLAs joined the RJD. Friendly Fire Several constituencies will witness intra-alliance clashes within the Grand Alliance. In Narkatiaganj, Congresss Shashwat Kedar Pandey faces RJDs Deepak Yadav, while the NDA has fielded BJPs Sanjay Pandey. In Kahalgaon, Congresss Praveen Singh Kushwaha takes on RJDs Rajnish Bharti, with JD(U)s Shubh Anand Mukesh representing the NDA. In Pipra, CPI(ML)s Anil Kumar faces CPI(M)s Rajmangal Prasad, while BJPs Shyambabu Prasad Yadav contests for the NDA. Bihar polls: Legacy, family feuds and fresh faces shape key battles in Phase 1
Congress fighting same battle that Mahatma had fought
PATNA: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday claimed that her party was now fighting the same battle against the Modi empire that Mahatma Gandhi once fought against the British imperialists. Addressing back-to-back events in Bihars Kadwa (Katihar), Purnia and Barari in the Muslim-dominated Seemanchal region, Vadra hit out at Modi for using words like katta (country-made pistol) that she said were unbecoming of a Prime Minister. She also noted how, on one hand, the PM was hailing Vande Mataram, which stood for non-violence, and on the other, he was using words that hurt the dignity of his office and position. The Congress general secretary held the NDA government in Bihar responsible for the sorry state of affairs in the state. The lack of opportunities in Bihar has forced its youth to seek jobs in other parts of the country, she said. She also blamed demonetisation and the faulty implementation of GST for the collapse of small- and medium-scale businesses, which destroyed employment opportunities. Vadra also slammed the NDA government for allegedly handing over all public sector undertakings to PM Modis two corporate friends. The NDA leaders keep talking about the seven decades of Congress rule in India. They should know that the Congress governments of the past built institutes like IITs, IIMs and AIIMS, she stressed. Referring to the pre-election cash handout of Rs 10,000 to women in Bihar by the NDA government, the Congress leader said the BJP was trying to bribe them. The NDA thinks they will bribe women with Rs 10,000 and get votes, she said. While loans of corporate houses are being waived off, poor people are spending their lifetimes repaying interest on the credits they took for educating their children or getting their children married, Vadra lamented. The senior Congress leader further said that since people of the country were fed up with the BJP and its allies, the party has started resorting to electoral malpractices to stay in power. She specifically referred to the deletion of 65 lakh voters from the electoral rolls in Bihar prior to the ongoing Assembly elections. She also lashed out at CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Vivek Joshi & SS Sandhu for being complicit in the vote theft. Vadra warned that the citizens would hold them accountable for undermining democracy. She then equated the Mahagathbandhans fight against the NDA with the Indians struggle against the British colonial rule. Meanwhile, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari claimed that the ruling NDA faced heavy losses in the first phase of the Assembly elections, asserting that the Opposition alliance was poised to gain 75 to 80 seats. Tiwari also insisted that most BJP candidates were headed for a loss.
Bihar Polls: Don't allow vote theft; it's your responsibility, says Rahul Gandhi in Purnia
Rahul Gandhi has leveled serious accusations against the BJP and the Election Commission, alleging vote manipulation in the states of Haryana and Bihar. He urged the voters in Bihar to stand vigilant and protect their democratic rights this time around.
Congress accuses NDA of making 'false promises', neglecting development of Bhagalpur, Seemanchal
The NITI Aayog report states: 52% of the population of Araria, 50% of the population of Purnia, more than 45% of the population of Kishanganj-Katihar, still struggle with multidimensional poverty, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
Days Before Bihar Polls, JD(U) Leader's Brother, Wife And Daughter Found Dead In Purnia
The deceased were identified as JD(U) leader Neeranjan Kushwaha's brother, Naveen Kushwaha, his wife Mala Devi and daughter Tanu Priya.
Homecoming Vote: Migrant workers returning for Chhath puja could decide Bihar polls
NEW DELHI: With nearly 70 lakh Bihari migrant workers returning home for the Chhath festival on October 2728, just a week before the first phase of Bihar Assembly polls, political experts expect a surge in voter turnout across the state's 243 constituencies. The Assembly polls will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with counting and results scheduled for November 14. According to estimates, around 2.5 to 3.1 crore Biharis work outside the state, including 8090 lakh who migrate annually for work as labourers, masons, mechanics, and other trades. The migrant workers coming home, mostly labourers and employees working in factories, construction sites, and offices across India, are being considered a decisive voter bloc. Many of them are likely to stay back and vote, especially in districts that recorded low polling in 2020. Both the NDA and Mahagathbandhan (opposition grand alliance) are urging migrant workers to stay back and vote, portraying it as a duty to ensure a better future for Bihar. The majority of those who come (for the festival) belong to Scheduled Castes and marginalised communities whose families benefit from government welfare schemes. Their womenfolk will certainly think of the NDA, not the RJD, claimed a BJP leader. However, RJD leaders disagreed, claiming that the migrant workers facing hardship in other BJP-ruled states would not vote for the NDA in Bihar. Those who face hardship outside Bihar due to unemployment and poor development under NDA rule will never vote for the NDA, said a senior RJD functionary. Those who feel humiliated or exploited in other states are less likely to vote for parties aligned with those governments, admitted a senior NDA leader, requesting anonymity. The NDA leader, however hoped that rust in Modi and the work done by Nitish Kumar may convince the migrant workers to back the JDU-led alliance. While the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan has made joblessness a central campaign issue, the ruling NDA has highlighted job creation and social welfare to counter the attack. Both camps are actively reaching out to returning migrants through local networks, community meetings, and WhatsApp groups. Districts such as Purnia, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Saharsa, Sitamarhi, Gaya, Jehanabad, Saran, Motihari, Jamui, Nawada, and Aurangabad all major hubs of outmigration are expected to see higher participation this time. Poll analysts believe the Kosi region, plagued by recurrent floods and high migration, could witness a sharp rise in voting, with nearly half of the returnees expected to stay through election day. Similar trends are anticipated in the Tirhut and Purnia divisions, depending on migrants ability to sustain themselves economically after Chhath. Waqf Act will be thrown into dustbin if INDIA bloc voted to power in Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav JD(U) expels 11 leaders for anti-party activities in poll-bound Bihar
Ease of travel: Civil aviation ministry firms up winter schedule of all airlines
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Friday announced the winter schedule of all scheduled domestic airlines that will come into effect from October 26. A total of 26,495 flight departures per week across 126 airports in the country have been approved by the ministry. Indigo has been allotted the maximum departures of 15,014, while Air India and Vistara combinedly will be responsible for 4,277 departures. This marks an improvement of 5.85% over the winter schedule of 2024. An official release from the Civil Aviation Ministry said that when compared with the summer schedule, the winter schedule will have 1,000 additional departures. There are 26,495 departures per week which have been finalised to/from 126 airports as per Winter Schedule (WS) S25 compared to 25,610 departures per week from 129 airports in the Summer Schedule 2025. This schedule will be in place till March 28, 2026. The new airports which will make their debut this winter are Amravati, Hissar, Purnia and Rupsi. The airports that have been suspended from operations are those in Aligarh, Moradabad, Chitrakoot, Bhavnagar, Ludhiana, Pakyong and Shravasti. The Winter Schedule 2025 of the scheduled domestic airlines has been finalised after the slot conference meeting held in September. The final slots clearances have been received from respective airport operators, it added. Indigo will have a 6.05% growth over its summer schedule while Spicejet will have a 26.45% increase. Star Air with 538 departures will have a 6.53% growth. Air India will have a dip of 0.77% while Air India Express will go down by 6.04% dip. FlyBig will have the maximum impact with a 67.05% negative growth in departures with just 58 flight departures while Fly91 will have a 59.35% dip. Akasa Air s departures will go down by 5.69%.
Fire Breaks Out In Amritsar-Purnia Jan Sewa Express Near Sonbarsha
The fire was quickly brought under control using extinguishers, and no passenger injuries or casualties were reported.
Congress releases second candidate list for Bihar assembly polls
The Congress party on Saturday released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, announcing five additional names to contest from key constituencies across the state. This latest announcement adds to the 48 candidates declared in the partys first list. According to the second list released by the party, the Congress has fielded, Shaswat Kedar Pandey from Narkatiaganj, Qamrul Hoda from Kishanganj, Irfan Alam from Kasba, Jitender Yadav from Purnia and Mohan Shrivasta from Gaya Town. The Bihar Assembly elections for the 243-member House will be held in two phases. The first phase of polling is scheduled for November 6, followed by the second phase on November 11. Counting of votes is set to take place on November 14. The deadline for filing nominations for the first phase of the elections was October 17, while candidates vying for seats in the second phase must submit their nominations by October 20. pic.twitter.com/5HvUxaSf84 Congress (@INCIndia) October 18, 2025 Bihar polls: Congress claims seat-sharing issue among INDIA bloc partners resolved
Bihar elections 2025: Congress announces second list of 5 candidates; check here
The Congress on Saturday released its second list for the Bihar assembly elections, announcing candidates for Narkatiaganj, Kishanganj, Kasba, Purnia and Gaya Town assembly seats.
Bihar elections: EC data shows women voters dip in six seats
Bihar's electoral rolls show a concerning drop in women voters in six assembly seats. Seemanchal and Champaran regions are particularly impacted. Sikta constituency saw the largest decrease. Many voters have also shifted from districts like Purnia and West Champaran. This data was presented to the Supreme Court by the Election Commission.
Bihar polls: Congress, RJD agree to disagree on 5 seats
PATNA: RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav left for Delhi on Saturday evening, a day after a meeting of the partys central and state parliamentary boards was held in Patna to discuss seat-sharing formula among INDIA bloc partners for Bihar polls. Tejashwi has gone to Delhi with a message from RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav. He is expected to meet senior leaders of Congress, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. The leaders of two major allies will take a final call on seat-sharing arrangements in the Opposition bloc, a senior RJD leader said. Sources said the RJD and Congress were jostling over five seatsBaisi, Bahadurganj, Raniganj, Kahalgaon and Saharsawhich has reportedly delayed the announcement of a seat-sharing pact. The Congress had contested Kahalgaon and Bahadurpur in 2020 and RJD fought in Saharsa, Baisi and Raniganj, but both failed to win any of them. The Congress, which has given two seats from its quota to the India Inclusive Party (IIP), initially decided to hand over Saharsa to its ally. The RJD has now staked claim on the seat, sources said. The Congress staked claim on Kahalgaon seat, mostly won by the party in previous elections. Last year, the Congress contested but the BJP won the seat. The RJD, the sources said, has sought to contest from this seat but the Congress is unwilling to part with it. Besides, the Congress seeks to field its candidates from Baisi and Bahadurganj of Seemanchal region, citing its performance in the Muslim-dominated area in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Congress has now three MPs, including Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, in Kishanganj, Katihar and Purnia in Seemanchal. In 2020 assembly polls, Asasuddin Owaisi-led AIMIM won Baisi and Bahadurpur seats. The MLAs later jumped ship to RJD. Sources said RJD is reluctant to part with Raniganj, despite losing it in 2020. Leaders from both sides are holding rounds of meetings over the seats concerned to arrive at an agreement, the sources added. The two major allies are already facing tensions over the Opposition groupings choice of chief ministerial candidate. Meanwhile, the RJD has been declaring Tejashwi as the face.
The Election Commission will announce the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 schedule on Monday. Key leaders like Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav are in focus. Major parties including BJP, RJD, and JD(U) are preparing campaigns. Important seats like Raghopur, Phulwari, Patna Sahib, Danapur, Purnia, and Hasanpur will be closely watched. These constituencies matter for the upcoming polls.
Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit lauds power sector reforms at BSPHCL interactive session
NEW DELHI: Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL) on Thursday hosted an event featuring State Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit, credited with transforming the state from once power-starved to power-sufficient during his tenure as BSPHCL CMD. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, BSPHCL organised an interactive session in Patna with Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit (IAS). The session, led by Energy Secretary-cum-CMD Manoj Kumar Singh (IAS), saw the chief secretary sharing valuable insights and guidance with officials. Speaking at the event, Amrit said, Consumer service strengthens the brand of reliability. He further reminded that electricity is not a luxury, it is a necessity. As brand ambassadors of the power sector, our responsibility goes beyond supply, we must ensure reliability, responsiveness and service delivery at every level,he asserted while addressing the power officials and employees. During his tenure in this department, Amrit had not only initiated massive reforms across the power sector, ensuring every village and area of Bihar was electrified, but had also introduced a new corporate structure and aesthetic to Vidyut Bhawan on Bailey Road. Arrangements such as the Power Caf, a library, and several other facilities were implemented changes that are still visible today. These efforts helped transform a department that was once as neglected and plagued by insufficient power availability. With the open support of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Pratyaya Amrit then turned it into one of the leading departments in the state, with Bihar now being counted among the states with the highest power availability. During the session, BSPHCL officials said Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit also reflected on the challenges and developments of his tenure, highlighting the hard work behind the transformative changes shared with officials and employees. With a capable officer like Manoj Kumar Singh (IAS) at the helm of the department as CMD, and two other accomplished IAS officers Rahul Kumar as MD of the North Bihar Power Unit and Mahendra Singh as MD of the South Bihar Power Unit BSPHCL is continuing to set new records in efficient service delivery. This includes prompt public complaint redressal and rapid fault repairs, among other improvements, said a senior source from this sector while speaking to the TNIE on Thursday evening. The department also shared that the session brought together leadership and employees of BSPHCL and its subsidiary companies for an engaging dialogue on governance, public service and the roadmap for Bihars power sector. CS Pratyaya Amrit shared valuable insights on accountability, innovation & citizen-centric service delivery, inspiring everyone to work with renewed commitment. CMD Manoj Kumar Singh welcomed him and presented the roadmap of the department along with his two MDs. It may be recalled here that Rahul Kumar, who is now MD of the North Bihar Power Unit, had delivered outstanding service during his tenure as District Magistrate in Purnia. From facilitating land for the Purnia Airport to setting up libraries and more, Rahul Kumar set many commendable examples. He remains well-remembered by the people of Purnia for his works, especially done in the education sector, for initiating a book donation campaign and establishing libraries in every Panchayat of the district.
