Patna, May 7 (IANS) The NDA government in Bihar, led by Samrat Chaudhary, expanded its cabinet on Thursday, with 32 ministers taking the oath of office during a grand ceremony held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.The newly expanded cabinet includes 15 ministers from the BJP, 13 from the JD(U), two from the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), one from Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), and one from Rashtriya Lok Morcha.Among the prominent new entrants was Nishant Kumar, son of former Chief Minister Nitish …
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Puducherry, May 6 (IANS) Puducherry Chief Minister-designate N. Rangasamy on Wednesday expressed confidence that the Union Territory would soon attain full Statehood, asserting that the NDA government was continuously pressing the Centre on the long-pending demand. Rangasamy, who is preparing to assume office for a record fifth term after the NDA retained power in the recently concluded Puducherry Assembly elections, made the remarks during a visit to Salem in Tamil Nadu.He arrived in the city a…
Patna, May 6 (IANS) Political activity has intensified in Bihar ahead of the cabinet expansion of Samrat Choudhary-led NDA government, slated for Thursday. In preparation for the major event scheduled on May 7 at Gandhi Maidan, the traffic management system in Patna has been restructured, with strict restrictions imposed across several key routes.According to traffic police advisories, vehicular movement from Sheikhpura Mor to the airport will remain completely prohibited on the day of the event…
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, 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, April 30 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the NDA government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, alleging administrative paralysis and lack of direction due to the delay in cabinet expansion.In a post on social media platform X, Yadav claimed that “only three individuals are effectively running the government” in the absence of a full cabinet, raising concerns over governance and decision-making.He further…
Patna, April 27 (IANS) Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary visited his ancestral village, Kewta, in Samastipur district on Monday, marking his first visit since assuming office. The occasion turned into a celebratory event as villagers extended a grand welcome, raising slogans in his support and creating an atmosphere of a festival across the locality.Addressing the gathering, Vijay Kumar Choudhary stated that despite the change in leadership, the NDA government under Chief Min…
Patna, April 23 (IANS) A political controversy has erupted in Bihar following the state government’s decision to develop satellite townships in 11 cities, including Patna. As part of the plan, the NDA government has imposed a temporary ban on the purchase and sale of land in the identified areas, triggering sharp reactions from Opposition leaders.Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, strongly criticised the move, calling it shocking and difficult to understand.In a post on…
Patna, April 14 (IANS) In a significant political development, Nitish Kumar resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar on Tuesday, marking the end of an era that spanned nearly two decades.Nitish Kumar, who recently became a member of the Rajya Sabha, has now shifted his focus toward national politics.He visited the Raj Bhavan in Patna and formally submitted his resignation to Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, who accepted it, officially bringing the ‘Nitish Era’ in Bihar to a close.In a detailed message …
Patna, April 9 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav launched a sharp attack on the ruling alliance in Bihar, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the BJP, alleging a complete breakdown of law and order in the state. Citing a brutal murder in Forbesganj under Araria district, Tejashwi Yadav described the current situation in Bihar as “Chopat Raj” (a state of total chaos).“The government is busy with power politics and government formation, while the system in Bihar has com…