Bihar

Hazipur, Bihar – In a major crackdown on corruption, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the Deputy Chief Engineer of the Construction Department of East Central Railway (ECR), along with three others, for allegedly accepting bribes in exchange for providing undue benefits to private contractors. During extensive searches, CBI seized over ₹98.81 lakh in cash from various envelopes and packets marked with names and identifiers, indicating payments made by different individuals. Caught Red-Handed While Taking Bribe According to CBI, the Deputy Chief Engineer and Office Superintendent were caught red-handed on 17 November while accepting bribe money. The officials allegedly allowed the use of substandard construction materials in railway projects and facilitated ir...

Amid questions surrounding the addition of nearly 3 lakh new voters after the publication of the final electoral roll in Bihar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a detailed clarification. The explanation comes a week after the declaration of results for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 and in response to allegations raised by opposition parties regarding “vote manipulation.” Why Did the Voter Count Increase After the Final List? The Election Commission stated that the figure of 7.42 crore voters, mentioned on October 6, was based on data available after the final publication of the electoral roll on September 30—following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). However, the commission highlighted that as per electoral laws, even after the final list is released, eli...

? As Bihar prepares for the grand swearing-in ceremony of the new NDA government today at Gandhi Maidan, all eyes are on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s home district, Nalanda, where political excitement has reached its peak. With the NDA securing a historic victory, three prominent leaders from the district are fiercely competing for a place in the new cabinet—Shravan Kumar, Dr. Sunil Kumar, and veteran leader Harinarayan Singh. Harinarayan Singh: The Veteran With 10 Straight Wins 79-year-old Harinarayan Singh has once again proved why he is counted among JDU’s most influential figures. Despite his age, he secured his 10th consecutive electoral victory from Harnaut. His supporters argue that his work and long-standing contribution to the party make him a natural choice for minister...

The results of the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 have revealed a striking pattern linking high female voter turnout with decisive electoral outcomes. According to the latest data released by the Election Commission of India (EC), the five constituencies with the highest women voter turnout were all located in the Seemanchal region. In contrast, Patna district recorded the lowest female participation. Seemanchal Leads with Highest Female Turnout Women outperformed men in voting across the state. The top five seats with more than 88% female voter turnout included: Kochadhaman (AIMIM) Baisi (AIMIM) Amour (AIMIM) Pranpur (BJP) – 88.99% turnout Thakurganj (JDU) – 90.27%, the highest in Bihar Out of these five high-turnout seats, AIMIM won three, while NDA secured two. ...

Patna: Political speculation over the formation of Bihar’s new NDA government has finally ended. In the NDA legislative party meeting, Nitish Kumar was unanimously elected leader, paving the way for him to assume the Chief Minister’s office for the 10th time. The BJP, in its legislative party meeting, selected Samrat Chaudhary as leader and Vijay Kumar Sinha as deputy leader. Both are expected to take oath as Deputy Chief Ministers. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled today, November 20, at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Reports suggest that alongside Nitish Kumar, 20 ministers may be sworn in. Party-wise Ministerial DistributionThe new cabinet, including the Chief Minister, is expected to have 20 members. Representation is planned based on party strength: JDU: 8 ministers BJP: 8 m...

Patna: Bihar is set to witness a historic political event as Nitish Kumar prepares to take oath as Chief Minister for the 10th time. Joining him as Deputy Chief Ministers will be Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha. The grand swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 20th November at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several prominent national leaders expected to attend. Formation of the New Government Following a decisive mandate for the NDA in the Bihar Assembly elections, government formation has entered its final phase. On Wednesday, JDU legislative members convened at the Chief Minister’s residence, unanimously electing Nitish Kumar as the leader of the party’s legislative group. On the BJP side, Samrat Chaudhary was chosen as the leader and Vijay Sinha as the...

Patna, Bihar: Nitish Kumar is set to become Bihar’s Chief Minister for the tenth time, marking an extraordinary political achievement. The NDA’s decisive victory in the state elections is a testament to his leadership and the public’s trust. However, the new tenure presents formidable challenges that will test the government’s ability to deliver on promises. Jobs for Migrants: The Immediate Challenge A key election promise was to generate one crore jobs over the next five years. Migration due to lack of employment has been a long-standing issue in Bihar. Young voters now expect tangible results, and the government must ensure employment opportunities within the state to prevent further exodus. Industrial growth has historically lagged in Bihar, and attracting large-scale investments ...