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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Faces Backlash After Removing Muslim Doctor's Hijab at Public Event
Dec 16, 2025 02:37 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has sparked nationwide controversy after removing a Muslim doctor's hijab at a public event, drawing criticism from opposition parties and religious leaders. While the Minority Welfare Minister defends the action as showing respect for the doctor's achievements, multiple political parties have condemned the incident as violating religious freedom and women's consent.
Omar Abdullah Exposes INDIA Bloc Crisis: Opposition Alliance Struggles After Nitish Kumar's Departure
Dec 06, 2025 07:42 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reveals critical weaknesses within the INDIA opposition bloc, claiming they pushed Nitish Kumar toward the BJP-led NDA. Abdullah describes the alliance as "on life support," criticizing its lack of commitment compared to BJP's electoral strategy and calling for clearer operational structure to prevent further fragmentation of opposition forces.
Lalu Yadav's New Residence Marks Generational Shift in RJD and Bihar Politics
Nov 30, 2025 03:10 pm CST
RJD chief Lalu Yadav has moved to a tightly regulated new home that symbolizes a significant political transition in Bihar. Once known for his open-door politics at residences that functioned as bustling political courts, his current home enforces strict visitor protocols prioritizing his health. This change reflects the broader shift as his son Tejashwi Yadav increasingly takes charge of party operations, signaling the end of an era in Bihar's mass politics.
Tejashwi Yadav Unanimously Elected to Lead Bihar's Grand Alliance Amid Election Controversy
Nov 29, 2025 09:24 pm CST
In a significant political development in Patna, Tejashwi Yadav has been unanimously elected as the leader of the Grand Alliance Legislative Party. RJD and Congress leaders outlined their strategy for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly session, questioning recent election results while pledging to function as a constructive opposition focused on unemployment and public welfare issues.
RJD Defies Eviction Notice: Rabri Devi Will Not Vacate Government Bungalow Despite Bihar Administration's Directive
Nov 26, 2025 09:54 pm CST
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has firmly declared that former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi will not surrender her government bungalow despite an official notification to relocate. RJD state chief Mangani Lal Mandal alleges the decision stems from political malice, claiming the party received more votes than any NDA constituent in recent elections despite their reduced seat count. The controversy highlights growing tensions between RJD and the ruling NDA coalition in Bihar.
Former Bihar CM Rabri Devi Asked to Relocate After Two Decades at 10 Circular Road Residence
Nov 26, 2025 03:01 am CST
After residing at 10 Circular Road for nearly two decades, former Bihar Chief Minister and current Opposition Leader Rabri Devi has been instructed to relocate to House No. 39 on Harding Road by the Bihar Building Construction Department. This decision comes amid political shifts following NDA's landslide victory in recent Bihar elections, raising questions about changing power dynamics in state governance.
Tej Pratap Yadav Ordered to Vacate Government Bungalow Amid Bihar Ministerial Housing Reshuffle
Nov 26, 2025 02:23 am CST
Former minister Tej Pratap Yadav has been ordered to vacate his government bungalow at 26 M Strand Road in Bihar, which has now been allocated to Minister Lakhendra Kumar Roshan. This comes amid a larger ministerial housing reshuffle under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's government and follows Tej Pratap's recent political setbacks, including expulsion from RJD by his father Lalu Prasad Yadav and electoral defeat with his new party.
Fadnavis Schools Prashant Kishor: Why Numbers Trump Ideology in Indian Politics
Nov 24, 2025 04:14 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis delivered a pointed political lesson following Prashant Kishor's failed Bihar election bid, emphasizing that numerical strength ultimately trumps ideological purity in politics. While Kishor's Jan Suraaj won zero seats despite contesting in 238 constituencies, Fadnavis highlighted how successful coalitions like Maharashtra's Mahayuti can govern effectively despite ideological differences through pragmatic alliance-building and common minimum programs.
Tejashwi Yadav Congratulates Nitish Kumar While Facing Party Crisis After Bihar Election Defeat
Nov 20, 2025 08:18 pm CST
After RJD's significant electoral defeat in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav congratulates Nitish Kumar on becoming Chief Minister for the tenth time while dealing with internal party turmoil and family conflicts. Despite offering to step down as Opposition Leader, Lalu Yadav insisted his son continue leading the party in the assembly following their drop from 75 seats in 2020 to just 25 in the recent elections.
Nitish Kumar's Enduring Political Dominance: How Bihar's Veteran Leader Secured His 10th Term as Chief Minister
Nov 20, 2025 04:25 pm CST
Nitish Kumar has defied political predictions by taking oath as Bihar Chief Minister for an unprecedented 10th time at age 74. Despite expectations of a generational shift in leadership, the veteran politician's strategic maneuvering, governance record, and ability to navigate complex alliances have maintained his central position in Bihar politics, outperforming both younger challengers and the nationally dominant BJP.