New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be attending the swearing-in ceremony of the new Bihar Cabinet in Patna on May 7. Rajnath Singh took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Tomorrow, 07th May, I shall be in Bihar to attend the swearing-in ceremony in Patna. Later in the evening, I shall be visiting Rajasthan to attend the Joint Commanders’ Conference to be held in Jaipur. Looking forward.”This Cabinet expansion marks a pivotal moment in Bihar politics. It follows the transit…
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New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Political activity in Bihar has intensified as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government holds a crucial meeting on Wednesday in Patna, ahead of the much-anticipated Cabinet expansion. The meeting is being viewed as the final round of consultations before the formal announcement of the new ministerial team.According to an official communication issued by the Information and Public Relations Department, Bihar, the Cabinet meeting will be held today at 5:00 P.M. in …
Patna, May 5 (IANS) Political activity in Bihar has intensified ahead of the much-anticipated cabinet expansion of the NDA government, scheduled for May 7 at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.Led by Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, the event is being viewed not just as a routine swearing-in ceremony but as a significant political showcase.Governor Syed Ata Hasnain is expected to administer the oath of office and secrecy to the newly inducted ministers.The cabinet expansion follows extensive consultations b…
Patna, April 27 (IANS) LJP (Ram Vilas) MP Arun Bharti on Monday launched a sharp political attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the backdrop of the upcoming second phase of the Assembly elections in the state.Criticising her stance on the Women’s Reservation Bill, Bharti said it was unfortunate that a woman Chief Minister opposed the legislation and allegedly worked to derail it.Appealing directly to voters in West Bengal, he urged them to “recognise the truth”, remove M…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A three-day special sitting of the extended Budget session of Parliament is set to begin on Thursday, with discussions centred on proposed Constitutional amendments linked to the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. The government is expected to introduce three amendment Bills aimed at operationalising the legislation, which was passed in 2023 to provide 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.Earlier this week, the Centra…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, is set to enter active politics, with the formal announcement expected soon, senior JD(U) leader and state minister Shrawan Kumar said on Tuesday.Speaking to IANS, Shrawan Kumar confirmed that the decision regarding Nishant Kumar’s political entry has been finalised. “The entry of Nishant Kumar into active politics has been decided, and it will be formally announced by the JD(U) soon. He will be given a bigge…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Festive fervour marked Holi celebrations at BJP offices across several states on Monday, with senior leaders participating in Holi Milan Samaroh events and extending greetings to party workers and citizens.In the national Capital, a Holi Milan Samaroh was organised at the Delhi BJP state office, attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, MP Manoj Tiwari and Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, along with several senior party leaders and workers. The gathering saw leaders…
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to begin a three-day visit to Bihar on Wednesday, focussing on border security, administrative preparedness and ongoing development initiatives in the state’s Seemanchal region, which shares proximity with Nepal and Bangladesh.Reacting to the visit, Bihar Minister Ashok Chaudhary said, “He (Amit Shah) is coming to review our border areas with Nepal and Bangladesh because reports are coming that drug peddlers have become active fro…
Patna, Feb 24 (IANS) The Bihar Legislative Assembly witnessed massive chaos on Tuesday over the police lathi charge on Chowkidars and Dafadars.Opposition members accused the Nitish Kumar government of suppressing democratic protests, triggering sharp exchanges between the Treasury Benches and the Opposition.RJD MLA Kumar Sarvjeet alleged that the Bihar government was ruling through force.“A government of sticks and bullets will not work in Bihar,” he said, leading to loud sloganeering by Opp…
Patna, Feb 24 (IANS) Political activity in Bihar has intensified ahead of the elections for five Rajya Sabha seats, which are being seen as significant in the context of the polls to the 37-seats across 10 states.Of the five Bihar seats, the terms of three NDA MPs and two Grand Alliance MPs are set to expire, making the contest strategically important for both alliances.Amid this churn, Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has reminded the NDA leadership of an earlier assurance made to his party…