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Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Second Phase Voting Tests Nitish Kumar's Cabinet Strength
Nov 11, 2025 04:04 pm CST
The second phase of Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 is underway across 122 constituencies, featuring nine ministers from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's cabinet. With 47.6% voter turnout by early afternoon, this phase represents a crucial test for minor NDA partners in the Seemanchal region, which has significant Muslim populations. Security has been enhanced with over 400,000 personnel deployed, as the state anticipates results on November 14 following last week's record 65% turnout in phase one.
Tensions Rise as Mamata Banerjee Warns West Bengal Electoral Officer Amid Voter List Revision Controversy
Oct 10, 2025 02:50 am CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a stern warning to the state's Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal, amid an ongoing voter list revision process. The confrontation comes as the Election Commission prepares for a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with BJP opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari claiming approximately 1 crore names will be removed from Bengal's voters list. This escalating political tension highlights the contentious electoral landscape ahead of upcoming state elections.