Nitish Kumar government
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.
Upendra Kushwaha Defends Son's Cabinet Appointment: Qualifications Over Family Connections in Bihar Politics
Nov 22, 2025 12:44 pm CST
Former Union minister Upendra Kushwaha has defended his son Deepak Prakash's appointment to the Bihar Cabinet, emphasizing his qualifications as a computer engineer. Amid nepotism allegations, Kushwaha insisted ministerial eligibility should be based on capability rather than family background, taking an apparent dig at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. As the sole RLM minister in Nitish Kumar's government, Prakash's appointment represents Kushwaha's strategic move to secure his party's political future in Bihar.
PM Modi's Accurate Prediction: NDA Secures Historic Victory in Bihar Elections 2025
Nov 14, 2025 06:32 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's prediction of NDA's biggest-ever victory in Bihar has come true as the coalition leads in 208 seats, breaking their 2010 record. With BJP emerging as the single largest party and unprecedented women voter turnout reaching 71.78%, this historic win in Bihar could significantly boost BJP's prospects in upcoming state elections across India.
Bihar Elections 2025: Unemployment and Infrastructure Issues Top Voter Concerns in Jehanabad
Nov 09, 2025 07:25 pm CST
As Bihar's 2025 Assembly elections approach, voters in Jehanabad prioritize employment opportunities and infrastructure development. Young educated residents like Vikas Kumar, a science graduate forced to drive an autorickshaw, demand concrete action rather than promises from political parties. With unemployment driving migration from the region, voters are evaluating both the NDA and INDIA bloc candidates based on their plans to address joblessness, improve civic amenities, and build upon development work initiated by the Nitish Kumar government. The elections for Jehanabad's three assembly seats will take place on November 11, with results expected on November 14.
PM Modi Celebrates Record 64.66% Voter Turnout in Bihar: "People Are Blessing BJP-Led NDA"
Nov 07, 2025 06:21 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Bihar's historic 64.66% voter turnout in the first phase of elections, highlighting it as evidence of growing public trust in the BJP-NDA alliance. Speaking in Aurangabad, he contrasted current stability with past violence, emphasized the government's fulfilled promises, and warned against opposition's "fake" commitments during his campaign rally.
Congress Nominates Mohammad Naushad for Jale Amid Controversy Over PM Modi Comments
Oct 17, 2025 12:39 pm CST
Congress has selected Mohammad Naushad as its candidate for Bihar's Jale constituency in the 2025 assembly elections, despite recent controversy surrounding abusive remarks about PM Modi's late mother at his rally. The nomination comes amid ongoing tension between Congress and RJD over seat allocation, with BJP's two-time winner Jivesh Mishra seeking re-election as the incumbent candidate.
Bihar Liquor Ban: Ingenious Hiding Spot Reveals 29 Alcohol Bottles in Toilet Tank
Oct 17, 2025 02:51 am CST
In prohibition-enforced Bihar, police uncovered an unusual smuggling tactic when they discovered 29 liquor bottles hidden inside a toilet tank during a raid on a suspected trader's home. Despite the state's 2016 alcohol ban, implemented to improve social conditions and reduce violence, creative circumvention methods continue to challenge enforcement efforts.
Jan Suraaj Party Pledges to End Bihar Liquor Ban to Generate Revenue for Development Loans
Oct 12, 2025 11:33 pm CST
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party has committed to lifting Bihar's liquor prohibition if elected, aiming to recover Rs 28,000 crore in revenue that would be used to secure international loans worth Rs 5-6 lakh crore for state development. Party president Udai Singh welcomed finance expert Kumar Saurav to help implement this economic strategy following the upcoming assembly elections.
How Machhli, Makhana, and Paan Shape Bihar's Political Landscape and Electoral Outcomes
Oct 07, 2025 08:22 pm CST
This article explores how three cultural staples—machhli (fish), makhana (fox nut), and paan (betel leaf)—profoundly influence Bihar's political dynamics. Beyond mere food items, these products represent livelihoods for millions, embody regional identities, and serve as powerful symbolic connections between politicians and voters. The piece examines how parties strategically leverage these cultural touchstones to build authentic relationships with communities, demonstrating how Bihar's traditional agricultural and culinary heritage continues shaping its modern electoral politics.