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Bihar's Youth Voice: Education Reform and Job Creation Top Priorities for Upcoming Elections
Oct 21, 2025 05:16 pm CST
As Bihar prepares for assembly elections on November 6 and 11, approximately 14 lakh first-time voters and 1.63 crore youth voters are focusing on education reform and employment opportunities. College students across Patna University express disillusionment with the current system, citing paper leaks in government exams, deteriorating educational infrastructure, and lack of job prospects forcing graduates to leave the state. These young voters, representing nearly 25% of Bihar's electorate, are evaluating political parties based on practical solutions to reduce migration and improve educational quality.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh's Controversial 'Namak Haraam' Comment Ignites Political Debate Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 19, 2025 04:40 pm CST
Union Minister Giriraj Singh has sparked controversy by calling Muslims who benefit from government schemes but don't vote for BJP as 'namak haraam' (betrayers) during a rally in Bihar's Arwal district. The remarks come amid heightened political tensions before the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, with opposition parties accusing BJP of diverting attention from development issues through religious polarization.
Bhojpuri Language and Bhikhari Thakur: Cultural Demands Shape Bihar's Political Landscape
Oct 14, 2025 02:11 pm CST
The upcoming Bihar assembly elections have witnessed cultural demands taking center stage, with growing calls for official language status for Bhojpuri and posthumous Bharat Ratna for legendary folk artist Bhikhari Thakur. These cultural issues have become particularly prominent in the Shahabad region, with opposition parties accusing the ruling NDA of ignoring these significant cultural demands of Bhojpuri-speaking citizens.
Bihar Election Commission Confirms November 6 as Earliest Possible Poll Date After Chhath Festival
Oct 07, 2025 02:59 am CST
The Election Commission has scheduled Bihar's assembly elections for November 6 and 11, with results on November 14, following political parties' requests to hold polls after Chhath festival. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar explained that earlier dates weren't feasible due to procedural requirements, despite calls for timing elections when migrant workers return home for festivities to increase voter turnout.
Bihar's Rs 17,000 Crore Investment in Three Major Ganga River Road Projects Using Hybrid Annuity Model
Oct 02, 2025 08:15 pm CST
Bihar is set to develop three major road projects along the Ganga river using the hybrid annuity model (HAM) at an estimated cost of Rs 17,000 crore. These infrastructure initiatives, spanning approximately 119 kilometers, will connect key cities like Munger, Sultanganj, and Bhagalpur while boosting economic activities and tourism along the scenic river route. The projects represent a significant milestone as Bihar's first HAM-based infrastructure development.
"Will Stop Vote Theft": Rahul Gandhi's Shoutout To Students, Gen Z
Sep 19, 2025 02:11 am CST
Congress's Rahul Gandhi -- after the second round of his campaign against alleged "vote theft" -- posted on X in the evening that students and youth of the country will "save the constitution, protect democracy and stop vote theft" and that he stands