Patna, April 15 (IANS) Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday congratulated Samrat Choudhary, expressing confidence that he will lead Bihar into its next phase of development and help the state achieve new heights under his leadership. His remarks come as Samrat Choudhary is set to be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Bihar, marking a significant political transition in the state. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Raj Bhavan in Patna. Notably, this will be the first …
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New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Bihar is witnessing intense political developments as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar steps down, marking the end of a leadership span that has largely defined the state’s governance for nearly two decades, apart from a brief interruption in 2014-15. In what is expected to be his final official engagement as Chief Minister, the Janata Dal (United) leader has called a cabinet meeting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Soon after, he is likely to resign, clearing the path for a new ad…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Janata Dal (United) National Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad on Friday said voter participation in the April 9 Assembly elections has reached record levels, asserting that early trends indicate a strong position for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in key states.Speaking to IANS, Prasad said, “Voters have participated in record numbers. In Assam and Puducherry, the NDA appears to be heading towards forming the government with a large margin, based on current …
Chennai, April 9 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP on Thursday called upon voters in Puducherry to deliver a decisive mandate in favour of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), as polling got underway across the Union Territory for all 30 Assembly constituencies. Describing the election as a “historic opportunity”, party spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad said the people have a chance to strengthen what he termed a successful “double engine government” — a coordinated administration between the Centre un…
Patna, April 8 (IANS) In a major political development in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha on April 10.State Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary confirmed that Nitish Kumar will travel to New Delhi on April 9 and take oath in the Rajya Sabha on April 10.Following this, he will step down as Chief Minister, paving the way for the formation of a new government in the state.Chaudhary stated that after Nitish Kumar’s resignation, all c…
Thiruvananthapuram, April 6 (IANS) With just days left for polling, Kerala’s high-voltage Assembly election campaign has entered its final stretch, setting the stage for a fiercely contested battle that could either ensure continuity of governance or trigger a power shift.The formal campaign will draw to a close at 6 p.m. on Tuesday after weeks of intense political activity across all 140 constituencies.Kerala goes to the polls on Thursday.All three fronts, the Left Democratic Front (LDF), the…
Chennai, April 6 (IANS) With election campaigning in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry reaching a decisive phase, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi are scheduled to arrive in Chennai on Monday.According to official sources, Amit Shah will land at the Chennai airport at 3.15 p.m. from Kochi in a private aircraft. Soon after his arrival, he will board a private helicopter at 3.20 p.m. and depart for Puducherry.During his visit, HM Shah is expected to camp…
Chennai, April 5 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reinstated its state spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad after he issued a formal apology over his controversial remarks suggesting that actor-politician Vijay should join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. The controversy began when Prasad publicly stated that Vijay aligning with the NDA would help safeguard the interests of Tamil Nadu. He further claimed that th…
Chennai, April 3 (IANS) Tight security arrangements have been put in place across Chennai ahead of the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to reach the city on Friday evening as part of a two-day campaign tour covering Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala. Nearly 3,000 police personnel have been deployed at key locations across the city to ensure foolproof security during the Prime Minister’s visit. Surveillance has been intensified, and authorities have imposed restriction…
Kochi, April 1 (IANS) In a sharp oral observation with wider electoral implications, the Kerala High Court on Wednesday cautioned against the growing practice of fielding “namesake” candidates to mislead voters, terming it a “massacre of democracy”.Hearing a plea by actor-turned-politician Anjali P. V., Justice P. V. Kunhikrishnan remarked that political parties often exploit similar names to create confusion on ballot papers and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).”It is only to confuse the voter…