Politics

Patna: The Bihar Legislative Assembly witnessed a tense exchange between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav during the ongoing budget session. The confrontation occurred while discussing the Governor’s address, with Nitish Kumar sharply admonishing Tejashwi Yadav in a forceful tone, telling him, “Sit down, you are still a child. We belong to your father’s era, and we respect you.” Addressing the assembly, Nitish Kumar highlighted his government’s achievements, stating that before his party came to power, citizens lived in fear and were hesitant to step outside their homes. He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the generous support extended to Bihar by the Centre and reaffirmed his government’s goal of doubling the state’s per capita income ove...

Patna: Music lovers, beware! Playing double-meaning or obscene songs in public places, at wedding functions, or even in autorickshaws could now land you in serious trouble. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has issued strict directives to all district officials to take stringent action against such offenses. Deputy CM Calls Double-Meaning Songs a Serious Social ProblemDeputy CM Choudhary emphasized that playing such songs in public spaces, events, or vehicles will not be tolerated under any circumstances. He described double-meaning and obscene songs as a growing social issue, affecting the dignity and safety of women and making them uncomfortable in public. “These songs also have a negative impact on children’s mindset and cannot be ignored,” Choudhary said. “The governme...

Gopalganj: The announcement of a medical college in Gopalganj has turned into a political flashpoint for the NDA, as leaders from the JDU and BJP clash over the project. JDU MLA Manjit Singh and BJP MLA Mithilesh Tiwari are now engaged in a public war of words, each staking claims and criticizing the other’s influence over the project. Dispute Over Location and Land AcquisitionThe main point of contention is the site selection for the medical college. JDU MLA Manjit Singh has raised concerns over land acquisition in Thave. According to reports, 25 acres and 20 decimals of land selected in Thave fall under the Agriculture Department and have yet to receive a no-objection certificate. Singh argues that the college should instead be established in Dhankhar, within his constituency of Barou...