Patna, May 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears set for a major victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, with trends indicating a decisive lead. As the picture of government formation becomes clearer in West Bengal, celebrations have spread to Bihar as well.Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary shared a message on social media, invoking the legacy of Syama Prasad Mookerjee.“The Bengal where Syama Prasad Mookerjee was born — that Bengal is ours. Heartfelt congratulation…
Latest Bihar News & Updates
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Calling it a gang of “Urban Naxals”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit out at the Congress for its “anti-women” stand of opposing the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, saying angry women voters have punished Congress and DMK. “I am confident that Kerala’s women voters will also teach the Congress a lesson in the next election,” the Prime Minister said, while delivering a victory speech at the BJP headquarters in Delhi.He also trained his guns on the Sam…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party’s legislative footprint across states has expanded sharply over the past decade under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with its total number of MLAs rising from 773 in September 2013 to 1,798 in May 2026, according to data compiled from Election Commission sources.The surge that unfolded under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects sustained electoral gains across multiple regions. The data indicates that the BJP has not only con…
Patna, May 4 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary returned to Patna on Monday after concluding his visit to New Delhi, where he held key meetings with senior leaders of the NDA.During his visit, the Chief Minister met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and other senior alliance leaders.According to sources, the party high command has given its final approval to the list of ministers, paving the way for a Cabinet expansion in Bihar.The Cabinet expansion is like…
Patna, May 4 (IANS) In a major development from Siwan in Bihar, district police on Monday conducted raids at multiple locations linked to Osama Shahab, the RJD MLA from Raghunathpur and son of late former MP Mohammad Shahabuddin.The operation, led by DIG Nilesh Kumar, was carried out at the MLA’s official residence in Nawalpur as well as his ancestral home in Pratappur, under the Hussainganj police station limits in the morning.A thorough search is currently underway at both premises. Accordin…
Patna, May 4 (IANS) Political tensions have escalated in Bihar following the collapse of a portion of the Vikramshila Bridge in Bhagalpur, with Opposition leaders launching sharp attacks on the ruling NDA government and making allegations of corruption.Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, took to social media platform X to criticise the government, alleging large-scale corruption in the construction and maintenance of the bridge.Sharing images of the damaged structure,…
Patna, May 4 (IANS) Following the damage to Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur, the Bihar government has moved swiftly, initiating administrative action and seeking central assistance to fast-track repairs.The state’s Road Construction Department has suspended an Executive Engineer on charges of negligence.Given the seriousness of the situation, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary held discussions with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and senior military leadership.The government is now preparing to seek…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) An old video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has resurfaced, in which he had expressed confidence about the BJP’s prospects in West Bengal. During victory celebrations after the BJP’s landslide win in the Bihar Assembly elections, PM Modi had said, “Ganga Ji flows from Bihar to Bengal. Bihar’s win has paved the way for victory in West Bengal.”As early trends now indicate a possible shift in power in West Bengal, the Prime Minister’s remark is being widely discus…
Patna, May 4 (IANS) A devastating road accident in Sasaram, Bihar, has claimed the lives of five people, turning a moment of celebration into mourning.The victims were returning from a Tilak ceremony when the tragedy occurred.The incident took place early Monday morning in the Dinara police station area of Rohtas district, near Mathiya village on National Highway 319.According to an official, a speeding and out-of-control truck rammed a group of people at around 3:00 a.m.The victims had stopped …
Patna, May 4 (IANS) A portion of the Vikramshila Setu in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district has collapsed, disrupting connectivity and causing difficulties to the general public. The Vikramshila Setu serves as a crucial link between Bhagalpur and Naugachhia, connecting North and South Bihar.According to an official, following subsidence in the approach section on the Bhagalpur side, a stretch of nearly 33 meters of the bridge gave way and fell into the Ganga River.The incident occurred at around 12.50 a…