Politics

Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, has once again launched a sharp attack on the state’s “double-engine” government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Highlighting a series of recent crimes against women and minor girls, Yadav released a list of 14 disturbing incidents and demanded a response from the government. Social Media Post Sparks Controversy Tejashwi Yadav posted the list on social media, criticizing the government’s alleged failure to protect citizens. In his post, he wrote: “In the so-called Ram Rajya created by the Modi-Nitish government, such heinous incidents are occurring daily that even the media struggles to report them. From a 1.5-year-old girl to 11-year-old child...

Patna, Bihar: The issue of Bihar’s liquor ban has once again sparked political debate, and this time the voices of dissent are coming from within the ruling coalition itself. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faces a tricky situation as his own allies are now pushing for a review, raising questions about the future of prohibition in the state. Social Impact vs. Economic Concerns Nitish Kumar has consistently defended the liquor ban, emphasizing social reform and women’s safety over potential revenue loss. According to government data and police records, cases related to domestic violence and family disputes have reportedly decreased by 12–18% since the ban was implemented. The state claims that prohibition has also helped curb poverty and reduced the harmful effects of alcohol on household...

Patna, February 21, 2026: Voting for the 2026 Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar is scheduled for March 16. While most seats seem straightforward for the major alliances, the contest for the fifth seat has turned into a high-stakes political chess game. Neither the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nor the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) has an outright advantage, placing Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM in a pivotal position. NDA’s Position The NDA, led by the BJP and JDU, can comfortably secure four Rajya Sabha seats using their assembly strength. However, the fifth seat poses a challenge. After allocating their votes for the first four, NDA will have only 10 votes remaining. Even if they bring in support from smaller allies—Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (19 votes), Upendra Kushwaha’s ...

Patna, February 21, 2026: The Brahmin community has once again emerged as a pivotal force in Hindi heartland politics. From Akhilesh Yadav’s “Prabuddh” campaign in Uttar Pradesh to heated debates in the Bihar Assembly, the value of Brahmin votes is increasingly seen as the key to power. Political parties across states are now vying for their support, reflecting the community’s rising influence in elections. Uttar Pradesh: Brahmin Votes Key to Victory In Uttar Pradesh, where assembly elections are scheduled for next year, Brahmin votes hold immense sway. The Brahmin population, estimated at 11–13%, forms the largest segment among upper castes and plays a decisive role in over 100 assembly constituencies. Even leaders traditionally focused on Dalit and OBC politics, such as Akhilesh Ya...