Bihar

Patna: Newly-elected Mokama MLA Anant Singh may soon be released from Beur Jail, Patna, as proceedings of the Bihar Assembly begin today. Singh, currently in custody in connection with the Dular Chand Yadav murder case, has filed a bail petition in the Patna High Court to secure interim relief and take oath as an MLA. Legislators are required to take their oath between 1–5 December, and Singh’s lawyers have cited this constitutional obligation while requesting the court’s intervention. Remarkably, despite being under arrest, Anant Singh contested and won the assembly election from Mokama on a JD(U) ticket. Interim Bail Sought for Oath-Taking Singh’s legal team informed the High Court that their client must be present in the Bihar Assembly to formally assume office. “He was elected...

Patna: Pressure is mounting on Bihar’s former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, Rabri Devi, to vacate her government bungalow. In response, the Lalu Prasad Yadav family is reportedly planning to shift to their under-construction private residence in the Mahua Bagh area of Danapur block, Patna. On Saturday, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav personally visited the construction site with his security team to review the progress of the new home. Sources indicate that the family has instructed the builder to expedite completion. Private Home Takes Priority Over Government Allotment A senior aide close to Lalu Prasad hinted that the family may choose to move into their Danapur residence rather than the newly allotted government bungalow. Rabri Devi and her hu...

Patna, 29 November 2025: The Bihar Mahagathbandhan appears to be heading toward a possible split as tensions between the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress have intensified following a controversial remark by RJD’s state president Mangani Lal Mandal. In the aftermath of the 2025 Assembly election defeat, both allies have begun blaming each other, triggering a fresh political storm. RJD Tells Congress to “Know Its Aukat”RJD state president Mangani Lal Mandal launched a scathing attack on the Congress, claiming that whatever seats and votes the party secured in the Bihar elections were solely due to RJD’s strong support base.“If Congress wants to pursue a separate political path, they are free to do so. They will then realise their actual strength,” Mandal said. He also reminded ...

Nalanda, Bihar, 29 November 2025: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited his ancestral village, Kalyan Bigaha, on Saturday to pay heartfelt tributes to his late father, freedom fighter Kaviraj Ramlakhan Singh, on his death anniversary. This marked the CM’s first visit to his native village after taking oath for the tenth term as Chief Minister. During the visit, Kumar garlanded the statue of his father at the village memorial and also offered floral tributes to the statues of his late mother, Parmeshwari Devi, and wife, Manju Sinha. The memorial was specially cleaned and decorated for the occasion. Presence of Leaders, Officials, and Family MembersThe event saw the presence of Kumar’s elder brother Satish Kumar and other family members, as well as political and social leaders incl...

Lakhisarai, 29 November 2025: Following his resounding victory from the Lakhisarai constituency and subsequent reinstatement as Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Vijay Kumar Sinha visited his home region of Barhiya and Lakhisarai to thank his supporters. During his visit, rumors circulated that gunfire had been discharged in his honor. However, a closer look at the footage and local practices reveals the truth. Massive Welcome in HometownOn his gratitude tour, Sinha was greeted enthusiastically by supporters. A large rally of cars and motorcycles accompanied him as he entered Lakhisarai. Later, he visited the renowned Maa Bala Tripur Sundari Jagdamba Temple in Barhiya for prayers, expressing his vision to develop Barhiya into a spiritual hub. He also reaffirmed the government’s stance on ...

Patna: With the NDA’s victory in Bihar, political maneuvering is already underway as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar considers expanding JDU’s strength in the Assembly. Following the recent elections, BJP and JDU won 89 and 85 seats respectively. Now, all eyes are on Nitish as six JDU ministerial positions remain vacant, sparking speculation about potential defections from smaller parties. Targeting Smaller Parties for ‘Manpower Boost’Sources indicate that the JDU leadership is eyeing legislators from AIMIM, BSP, IIP, and even Congress to increase their numbers. In 2020, AIMIM’s five legislators largely defected to RJD during government formation. This time, with NDA in power, there are speculations that Nitish Kumar’s team is in talks with AIMIM MLAs to bring them over to JDU, potentially ...

Patna: Bihar is set to witness a historic transformation in its legislative process as the 18th Assembly session, starting December 1, will be fully digital. Under the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) initiative, the Bihar Legislative Assembly will operate paperlessly, enabling MLAs to submit questions and supplementary queries via tablets, significantly reducing paper usage. Digital Assembly: How It Will Work Tablet-Based Questions: Each new MLA has been provided a tablet at their seat to type and submit questions and supplementary queries directly to the Assembly system. Paper Reduction: This shift will streamline proceedings and eliminate the need for bulky paper files, contributing to environmental conservation. Transparency: All legislative activities—including introd...