Bihar

Aurangabad, Bihar: Ahead of the upcoming Bihar Panchayat Elections 2026, the state government has announced major reforms aimed at making the polls transparent, fair, and free from malpractice. Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash provided detailed updates at a press conference in Aurangabad. Strict Measures Against Bogus VotingMinister Prakash stated that the elections would employ advanced technology to completely prevent bogus voting and multiple voting attempts. Special cameras and monitoring systems will be used during the polling process to immediately detect and stop any voter trying to cast multiple votes. “The new technology will ensure that no individual can vote more than once, effectively eliminating the possibility of double voting,” the minister said. He also added th...

Patna (Bihar):BJP’s newly appointed national president Nitin Nabin has recently come into the national spotlight, prompting widespread public curiosity about his background, education, family life, and social identity. Due to the “Sinha” title in his name, many people mistakenly assume that he belongs to the Rajput (Singh) community. However, contrary to this common belief, Nitin Nabin actually hails from the Kayastha caste, a traditionally influential community in Bihar. According to Bihar’s recent caste survey, the Kayastha community constitutes only about 0.6 percent of the state’s total population. Despite its relatively small чис strength, the community has historically played a prominent role in the intellectual, administrative, and political life of the state. Nitin Nabin’s rise ...

Saran, Bihar: For Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Saran is more than just a district—it is a key battlefield in the psychological war against RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav. Nitish believes that defeating Lalu in his home turf would send a powerful message across Bihar, challenging the RJD’s long-standing perception of invincibility. During his 16th leg of the ongoing ‘Samriddhi Yatra,’ Nitish Kumar has prioritized Saran, signaling a strategic focus on the district to demonstrate political dominance and influence the wider electorate. Special Support from the People of Saran In recent elections, the electorate in Saran has actively moved against Lalu Prasad Yadav’s political and social influence. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, NDA candidate Rajiv Pratap Rudy defeated Rohini Ac...

Gopalganj, Bihar: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ reached Gopalganj today on its fourth day, continuing his statewide review of development initiatives. During the visit, the CM inaugurated and laid the foundation for projects worth over ₹325 crore, inspected the implementation of the state’s ‘Saat Nishchay’ (Seven Resolves) schemes, reviewed the Saran dam strengthening works, and attended an agricultural fair showcasing modern farming technologies. The tour, covering the village of Batardeha in Barauli block after stops in Bettiah, Motihari, and Sitamarhi, lasted approximately two and a half hours. The primary aim of the visit was to assess development work on the ground and evaluate the progress of the ‘Saat Nishchay’ programs. The district administration deploye...

Gopalganj: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s ambitious ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ will reach Gopalganj district today as part of the first phase of the outreach programme. On the fourth day of the journey, the Chief Minister is set to announce and review development projects worth more than ₹325 crore, marking a significant push for infrastructure and rural development in the region. According to the official schedule, Nitish Kumar will arrive at around 11:30 am in Batar Deh village under the Barauli block. After successful visits to Bettiah, Motihari, Sitamarhi and Sheohar, the Gopalganj leg of the tour is being seen as particularly important. The Chief Minister will spend nearly two and a half hours in the district, participating in multiple programmes aimed at reviewing development work at ...

Patna, Bihar: The growing political activity of Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has once again fueled speculation about a possible succession plan in the state’s राजनीति. His recent presence and visible engagement in Bakhtiarpur after Makar Sankranti have set the rumor mill buzzing about his formal entry into politics. JDU Wants Nishant in Mainstream Politics: Umesh Kushwaha Clarifying the party’s stand on the issue, JDU state president Umesh Kushwaha said that leaders and workers across the party want Nishant Kumar to step into mainstream politics. “He is a highly educated, capable, and deserving young man who can effectively carry forward Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s ideology of ‘development with justice,’” Kushwaha said. He added that the party firmly ...