Patna, July 2 (IANS) One of the most iconic addresses in Bihar politics, 10 Circular Road in Patna, entered a new chapter on Thursday as former Chief Minister Rabri Devi vacated the government bungalow after nearly 20 years. Accompanied by RJD chief and former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, she shifted to the family’s private residence in Kautilya Nagar, ending an era closely associated with the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s political journey.Rabri Devi had been residing at the government bungal…
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Patna, July 1 (IANS) Ten members elected unopposed to the Bihar Legislative Council were sworn in on Wednesday during a ceremony held in the main hall of the Legislative Council Annexe.With the oath-taking completed, the newly elected members have formally begun their tenure in the Upper House of the Bihar Legislature.Awadhesh Narayan Singh, the Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council, administered the oath of office and secrecy to all ten members.The newly sworn-in members represent both the …
Patna, June 26 (IANS) The process of vacating the official residence at 10 Circular Road in Patna, long associated with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leadership and the family of former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, has gathered pace, signaling the possible end of a significant chapter in Bihar’s political history.On Friday, CCTV cameras installed outside the bungalow were removed, while the gradual shifting of household belongings from the premises continued.The developments have intensified poli…
Patna, June 11 (IANS) All ten candidates who filed nominations for the Bihar Legislative Council elections — including nine vacant seats and one by-election seat — have been elected unopposed on Thursday. The elections concluded unopposed due to the numerical strength of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and opposition parties in the state Legislative Assembly.The NDA had fielded candidates for nine seats.The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nominated Bhojpuri actor and singer Pawan Si…
Patna, June 8 (IANS) Political activity around the Bihar Legislative Council elections intensified on Monday after the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) named former MLC Sunil Kumar Singh as its candidate.Sunil Singh filed his nomination papers at the Bihar Legislative Assembly in the presence of senior party leaders on the final day of the nomination process.Soon after the announcement, Rohini Acharya, the daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav, publicly expressed strong reservations over the party’s decision,…
Patna, June 8 (IANS) On the final day for filing nominations for the Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) elections, all nine candidates of the NDA alliance, including Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar, submitted their nomination papers at the Legislative Assembly.Nishant Kumar arrived at the Assembly, accompanied by JD(U) Working President Sanjay Jha.Speaking to the media after filing his nomination, Kumar said, “I have come to file my nomination as a Legislative Council member. I am grateful for …
Patna, June 8 (IANS) The suspense over the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s (RJD) candidate for the Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) elections ended on Monday, with the party once again fielding senior leader Sunil Kumar Singh.He filed his nomination papers on the final day of the process and is poised to enter the Legislative Council for a second consecutive term.According to party sources, Sunil Singh had emerged as the frontrunner for the nomination well before the official announcement and had report…
Patna, June 6 (IANS) Soon after being named as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Bihar Legislative Council elections, Bhojpuri cinema star Pawan Singh visited the party’s state headquarters in Patna on Saturday, where he met senior leaders, including Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi. Pawan Singh is scheduled to file his nomination papers on June 8 along with other candidates of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).Expressing gratitude for the opportunity, Pawan Singh thank…
Patna, June 6 (IANS) After the BJP and JD(U), the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has also declared its nominee for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections. Acting on the directions of the party’s National President and Union Minister, Chirag Paswan, the party has fielded Ashraf Ansari as its candidate.With this announcement, all the seats allocated to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the Legislative Council elections now have officially declared candidates.The BJP’s list now …
Patna, June 6 (IANS) In a strong protest against the withdrawal of the Z+ security cover, former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Saturday returned all security personnel deployed at their official residence, escalating a political row over the issue. The move drew a sharp reaction from the RJD, which accused the government of engaging in “revenge-driven politics” and attempting to weaken the opposition through administrative measures….