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12Nov

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Lady Don Poja and Gangster Mukesh: From High-Profile Kidnapping to Crime Syndicate

Bihar Crime Update: In a shocking kidnapping case, Neeraj was abducted at gunpoint when a car overtook him and forcibly took him to a secret location. The abductors demanded ransom from his family. When Neeraj’s brother-in-law went to deliver the money, he was accompanied by a security guard, which led the kidnappers to open fire before fleeing. Eventually, after a ransom of ₹50,000, Neeraj was released safely. Rise of Lady Don Poja The kidnapping brought Poja into the limelight, earning her the moniker “Lady Don” in Bihar’s criminal underworld. Her notoriety grew after her arrest in 2013 in connection with a Scorpio car theft case in Shivhar district. During a raid in Vrindavan village, the police apprehended Poja and her accomplice Rajesh, recovering the stolen vehicle along with m...

Bihar: Pregnant Officer Completes Election Duty Amid Labor Pain, Gives Birth to Baby Girl After Fulfilling Her Responsibility

12Nov

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Bihar: Pregnant Officer Completes Election Duty Amid Labor Pain, Gives Birth to Baby Girl After Fulfilling Her Responsibility

Edited by: Rishikesh Narayan Singh | Reported by: Pranay Raj | NBT Digital | November 12, 2025 Nalanda (Bihar): In a remarkable display of dedication and courage, Rashmi Kumari, the Deputy Collector (Land Reforms) of Hilsa Subdivision, continued to perform her election duties even while experiencing labor pain. Only after ensuring that all EVMs were safely deposited in the strong room, did she allow herself to go to the hospital — where she soon gave birth to a healthy baby girl, affectionately called ‘Lakshmi.’ Duty Above Pain: The Spirit of True Service Despite being in the final stage of her pregnancy, Rashmi Kumari showed extraordinary commitment during the Bihar Assembly Elections. She was responsible for supervising 390 polling stations in the Islampur Assembly constitue...

Bihar Exit Polls 2025: Will BJP Emerge Bigger Than RJD? Exit Polls Hint at Major Upset

12Nov

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Bihar Exit Polls 2025: Will BJP Emerge Bigger Than RJD? Exit Polls Hint at Major Upset

Patna: As the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections conclude, all eyes are on the results scheduled for 14 November. In the meantime, exit polls suggest a significant shift in the state’s political landscape, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) projected to emerge as the largest party in Bihar, potentially surpassing the traditional stronghold of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). Exit Poll Insights According to recent exit polls, BJP is likely to secure 67–70 seats, outperforming the RJD’s expected tally of 56–69 seats. While this may not match the 75-seat benchmark previously set by the RJD, it positions BJP as the leading party, strengthening its role as the senior partner within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Meanwhile, the Janata Dal (United) led by Nitish Kumar is expected t...

3 Reasons Why the Mahagathbandhan Lagged Behind in Bihar Exit Polls: Poll Expert Reveals Insights

12Nov

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3 Reasons Why the Mahagathbandhan Lagged Behind in Bihar Exit Polls: Poll Expert Reveals Insights

Patna/Noida: Following the two-phase voting of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, exit polls have started to paint a picture of the likely outcome. According to Manoj Kumar Singh, Director of Matterize, the polls show that the NDA is poised for a potential victory, while the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) appears to have lost ground. Singh identified three key reasons behind this trend. 1. Jan Suraj Party Split Mahagathbandhan VotesSingh explained that the newly emerging Jan Suraj Party primarily drew votes away from the Mahagathbandhan, rather than the NDA. “This election was fought around the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar,” he said. “As a result, NDA stands to benefit, and the prospects of Nitish Kumar returning as CM are strong.” 2. Women Voters Favored NDAAccording ...

Kargahar Voting Live: Ritesh Pandey Faces Tight Contest Against JDU’s Vashisht Singh

11Nov

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Kargahar Voting Live: Ritesh Pandey Faces Tight Contest Against JDU’s Vashisht Singh

Rohtas, Bihar: Voting is underway at the Kargahar Assembly constituency, which has become a high-profile seat this year due to Bhojpuri singer Ritesh Pandey contesting under the Jan Suraj Party banner. The NDA has fielded Vashisht Singh (JDU), while Congress’ Santosh Mishra and BSP’s Uday Pratap Singh are also in the fray. As of now, approximately 58.39% of voters have cast their ballots, with strong voter turnout reported across the constituency’s 257 villages. Security arrangements are tight, and district authorities remain on high alert. Constituency Profile and StakesKargahar, a fully rural constituency in the Sasaram sub-division of Rohtas district, has a population largely dependent on agriculture. The seat has historically been dominated by JDU, which won in 2010 and 2015, whi...

Govindganj Voting Live: Raju Tiwari of LJP(R) Faces Tough Contest Against Congress’ Gappu Rai

11Nov

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Govindganj Voting Live: Raju Tiwari of LJP(R) Faces Tough Contest Against Congress’ Gappu Rai

East Champaran, Bihar: Voting is underway at the high-profile Govindganj Assembly seat, witnessing a keen triangular contest. The constituency, a traditional stronghold of the Brahmin community, is seeing voters focus on pressing local issues such as floods, erosion, and migration, while balancing long-standing caste considerations. As of now, 59.44% of voters have cast their ballots, with women showing remarkable enthusiasm. Security measures are stringent, ensuring a smooth voting process across polling stations. The Contestants and the StakesThis election features a triangular fight: Raju Tiwari, State President of LJP(Ram Vilas) representing the NDA, Shashi Bhushan Rai (Gappu Rai) from Congress under the Mahagathbandhan, and Krishnakant Mishra from Prashant Kishor’s Jan...

Pawan Singh’s Wife Jyoti Singh Accuses Police of Harassment, Claims Pressure to Withdraw from Election

11Nov

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Pawan Singh’s Wife Jyoti Singh Accuses Police of Harassment, Claims Pressure to Withdraw from Election

Rohtas (Bihar): Independent candidate Jyoti Singh, wife of Bhojpuri actor and singer Pawan Singh, has levelled serious allegations against the police, accusing them of harassment and pressuring her to withdraw from the Karakat Assembly seat in the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. In a video shared on social media late Sunday night, Jyoti Singh claimed that police officers arrived at her residence around midnight and harassed her and her campaign manager for nearly four hours. Standing in front of a police vehicle, Jyoti is seen confronting the officers, questioning, “How can you come here without a woman constable? Why are you harassing my manager? What have we done wrong?” ‘People of Bihar Must Give Justice with Their Votes’Sharing the video online, Jyoti Singh wrote, ...

Bihar Election 2025: No Party Has Ever Crossed 25% Vote Share — Will This Time Be Different

10Nov

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Bihar Election 2025: No Party Has Ever Crossed 25% Vote Share — Will This Time Be Different

? Patna: The first phase of the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 witnessed a record voter turnout of 65%, the highest in the state’s history. The final phase of polling will be held on Tuesday, and results are scheduled to be announced on November 14. However, Bihar’s complex caste and alliance-driven politics has always produced unpredictable results — no single party has ever crossed the 25% vote share mark. The Real Story Behind Bihar’s Vote Share In the 2020 Assembly elections, the BJP secured 19.46% votes, down from 24.42% in 2015. The RJD bagged 23.11% in 2020, compared to 18.35% in 2015. The JD(U) has seen a steady decline — from 16.83% in 2015 to 15.39% in 2020. The Congress polled 9.48% votes in 2020, up from 6.66% in 2015. Interestingly, Bihar often defies conventional el...

Tragic Incident in Danapur: Roof Collapse Claims Lives of Five Family Members While Asleep

10Nov

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Tragic Incident in Danapur: Roof Collapse Claims Lives of Five Family Members While Asleep

Patna, Bihar: A heart-wrenching tragedy struck late Sunday night in Manas Nayapanapur 42 Patti village, under the Akilpur police station area of Danapur constituency, when the roof of a house collapsed, killing five members of the same family in their sleep. According to local reports, the house — constructed years ago under the Indira Awas Yojana — suddenly gave way around 9:45 p.m. The deceased have been identified as Bablu Khan (32), his wife Roshan Khatoon (30), their son Mohd. Chand (10), daughter Rukhsar (12), and youngest daughter Chandni (2). The family had just finished dinner and gone to bed when the incident occurred, bringing the entire structure crashing down on them. Villagers rushed to the spot after hearing a loud crash and began rescue efforts amid chaos and panic. T...

Bihar Election 2025: Women and Seemanchal Voters Hold the ‘Key to Power’ in the Final Phase — Here’s the Complete Electoral Equation

10Nov

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Bihar Election 2025: Women and Seemanchal Voters Hold the ‘Key to Power’ in the Final Phase — Here’s the Complete Electoral Equation

Patna: As campaigning for the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 comes to an end, all eyes are now set on the crucial voting day, November 11. This final phase covers 122 constituencies across 20 districts, including East Champaran, West Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Banka, Jamui, Nawada, Gaya, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Arwal, Kaimur, and Rohtas. In this decisive round, women voters and the Seemanchal region are expected to play a kingmaker’s role. The side that successfully wins their confidence could very well form the next state government. Women Voters to Play a Decisive Role Just like the first phase, women voters are once again at the center of Bihar’s political equation. In the first p...