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Despite Congress Setback, Two MLAs Emerge as Heroes in Bihar, Deal Blow to Modi’s Influence

19Nov

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Despite Congress Setback, Two MLAs Emerge as Heroes in Bihar, Deal Blow to Modi’s Influence

Patna/Araria: The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections dealt a severe blow to the Congress party, with the party managing to secure only six seats out of 61 candidates fielded. However, in the midst of this electoral setback, two Congress candidates—Manoj Vishwas from Forbesganj and Abhishek Ranjan from Chanpatia—achieved remarkable victories, sending shockwaves through the BJP strongholds. Congress’ Small Yet Significant Wins The six Congress MLAs elected this year include: Seemanchal Region: Manoj Vishwas (Forbesganj), Abidur Rehman (Araria), Mohammad Kamrul Hoda (Kishanganj), Manohar Prasad Singh (Manihari) Champaran Region: Abhishek Ranjan (Chanpatia), Surendra Prasad (Valmikinagar) Despite the party’s overall poor performance, the wins in Forbesganj and Chanpatia stood out f...

Nitish Kumar Set to Return as Bihar CM; Vijay Kumar Sinha and Samrat Chaudhary Reappointed as Deputy CMs

19Nov

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Nitish Kumar Set to Return as Bihar CM; Vijay Kumar Sinha and Samrat Chaudhary Reappointed as Deputy CMs

Patna: Ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, the NDA’s two key constituent parties have finalized their legislative leadership, signaling a clear political roadmap for the state. In a unanimous decision during the JDU legislative party meeting, Nitish Kumar was re-elected as the leader of the Janata Dal (United) legislators, paving the way for him to continue as Bihar’s Chief Minister. JDU Confirms Nitish Kumar as Legislative Party Leader The meeting of JDU legislators took place at the Chief Minister’s residence, where all 85 party MLAs were present. Within an hour, Nitish Kumar was unanimously chosen as the leader of the JDU legislative party. Party insiders had indicated beforehand that Nitish Kumar was the only name proposed for the position, reflecting the party’s cons...

Rahul Gandhi Tried to Hijack the Title of Jan Nayak’: KC Tyagi Launches Fierce Attack on Congress

19Nov

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Rahul Gandhi Tried to Hijack the Title of Jan Nayak’: KC Tyagi Launches Fierce Attack on Congress

In a sharp political offensive, senior JD(U) leader KC Tyagi has accused the Congress party—and particularly Rahul Gandhi—of attempting to “usurp” the revered title of Jan Nayak, historically associated with socialist icon and former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur. Tyagi said the people of Bihar have categorically rejected this attempt and have “shown the mirror” to Rahul Gandhi. Tyagi: Rahul Gandhi Tried to Appropriate Karpoori Thakur’s Legacy Speaking to The Economic Times, Tyagi said the defeat of the opposition alliance in Bihar was not only a strong endorsement of the Nitish Kumar government’s policies but also a “public outburst of anger” against Congress’s alleged attempt to hijack Karpoori Thakur’s legacy. “Instead of crying foul about vote theft, the Congress leader...

Bihar Government Formation Live: NDA Meets Today, Nitish Kumar Set for 10th Term as CM

18Nov

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Bihar Government Formation Live: NDA Meets Today, Nitish Kumar Set for 10th Term as CM

** Patna, 18 November 2025: The NDA’s legislative party meeting is underway in Patna today, where all coalition MLAs are expected to formally elect their leader. Sources indicate that Nitish Kumar will be declared the leader of the NDA legislative party unopposed, paving the way for him to take oath as Bihar’s Chief Minister for a record 10th term on 20 November. The current assembly will be dissolved on 19 November, creating a smooth administrative transition for the new government. Cabinet Formation DiscussionsCentral Home Minister Amit Shah hosted a three-hour strategy session to finalize the new cabinet lineup. Key participants included Lalan Singh and Sanjay Jha, discussing which ministers are likely to be retained and which new faces may join the council. Sources suggest that b...

Patna Police Team Attacked While Raiding Liquor Racket; Jeep Damaged, One Officer Injured

18Nov

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Patna Police Team Attacked While Raiding Liquor Racket; Jeep Damaged, One Officer Injured

Patna: A police team in Bihar’s capital Patna came under attack while attempting to apprehend liquor smugglers, resulting in one officer being injured and a police jeep badly damaged. The incident took place in the Yarpur slum area under the Gardanibagh police station jurisdiction. According to local reports, the police team had received information about illegal liquor trading late at night. When they reached the site around 10 PM, they found two men, including Prabhat Manjhi, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, and immediately took them into custody. Mob Attacks Police During ArrestAs the police were transporting the arrested individuals, locals joined forces with the accused, attacking the officers with bricks and stones. During the stone-pelting, one policeman sustained in...

Manjhi Criticizes Lalu, Tejashwi Over Rohini Acharya Allegations

18Nov

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Manjhi Criticizes Lalu, Tejashwi Over Rohini Acharya Allegations

Patna, 18 November 2025: Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has strongly commented on the ongoing controversy within the family of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav concerning Rohini Acharya. While calling it an “internal matter,” Manjhi said those involved should feel “ashamed” for the serious allegations raised by Acharya and took a dig at Tejashwi Yadav’s electoral promises. Speaking to reporters, Manjhi said, “What can we say? This is their internal matter. But as far as the leader of the legislative party is concerned, only 5–10 people will decide. The fact is that Lalu ji is supporting Tejashwi. However, Tejashwi has committed a ‘heinous crime.’ Considering how Rohini Acharya has exposed these matters, these people should feel ashamed.” Manjhi Targets RJD’s ActionsCiting statements by R...

Congratulations, Papa!” Nishant Kumar Hugs Father Nitish After NDA’s Bihar Victory

18Nov

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Congratulations, Papa!” Nishant Kumar Hugs Father Nitish After NDA’s Bihar Victory

“ Curated by Sudhendra Pratap Singh | Reported by Dinkar Jha | 18 November 2025, 1:20 PM Patna: The political atmosphere in Bihar is buzzing after the NDA secured a resounding victory in the state assembly elections, ensuring continued governance under the alliance. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take oath on 20 November at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, a heartfelt moment has captured public attention. Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, congratulated his father on the NDA’s overwhelming win, embracing him in a touching gesture that brought a smile to the Chief Minister’s face. The photograph, showing father and son dressed in coordinated attire, has gone viral on social media. Nitish Kumar wore a white kurta-pajama paired with a blue half-jacket, ...

Prashant Kishor Apologizes to Bihar Voters, Accepts Full Responsibility for Election Defeat

18Nov

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Prashant Kishor Apologizes to Bihar Voters, Accepts Full Responsibility for Election Defeat

Patna, Bihar: Following a decisive defeat in the Bihar elections, Jan Suraj Party founder Prashant Kishor (PK) issued a public apology to the people of Bihar, taking full responsibility for the party’s failure to gain voter trust. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Kishor acknowledged that despite three years of relentless effort, he could not convince voters about the basis on which they should cast their votes. Full Responsibility for the Loss Kishor said, “We worked tirelessly to offer a new political alternative, but we did not succeed. Not only did we fail to bring a change in power, but we also could not achieve any significant reform in the system. The people did not place their trust in us, and I take 100% responsibility for this.” On Nitish Kumar and Corruption Al...

Sand Mafia Tramples Police Personnel with Scorpio in Patna; One Officer Killed, Another Injured

18Nov

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Sand Mafia Tramples Police Personnel with Scorpio in Patna; One Officer Killed, Another Injured

Patna, Bihar: In a horrifying incident in Patna, sand mafia goons brutally attacked two Bihar Police SAP personnel, beating them before running them over with a Scorpio SUV. The attack resulted in the death of one officer, while the other remains critically injured. The incident occurred in the Dulhin Bazar area of Paliganj subdivision, sparking fear and outrage across the city. Incident Details Late Monday night, the District Mining Department team conducted a raid at Amwa Inar, Dulhin Bazar, targeting illegal sand mining operations. During the operation, the team seized a tractor loaded with illegally mined sand. The tractor driver fled the scene, and two SAP officers were escorting the vehicle to the police station—one driving, the other accompanying. Approximately 200–300 ...

Lalu Yadav Breaks Silence on Rohini Acharya-Tejashwi Controversy, Advises Party Leaders to Stay Out

18Nov

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Lalu Yadav Breaks Silence on Rohini Acharya-Tejashwi Controversy, Advises Party Leaders to Stay Out

Patna: The political storm in the Lalu Yadav family shows no signs of abating following the RJD’s heavy defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections. Rohini Acharya has repeatedly raised serious allegations against Tejashwi Yadav, keeping the controversy alive on social media. Amid this, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav has finally broken his silence on the matter. Lalu Yadav’s First ReactionDuring a review meeting of the RJD, the party’s main constituent in the Mahagathbandhan, the Rohini Acharya issue was raised. Questions were asked about her leaving her parental home and the allegations against Tejashwi Yadav. For days, Lalu Yadav had remained silent, but at this meeting, he finally responded. According to sources, Lalu Yadav told party leaders in a single line: “This is a family matter. We ...