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…
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Patna, Feb 23 (IANS) Purnea Lok Sabha MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav on Monday visited the residence of Ankit Anand, a Class 7 student who was shot dead by criminals in Saharsa on February 18, to express his condolences to the bereaved family. The MP met Ankit’s parents, offered his sympathies, and assured them of full support during their time of grief.Terming the incident extremely heartbreaking, Pappu Yadav questioned how a 13-year-old child could have any enmity with anyone.Fa…
Patna, Feb 23 (IANS) After attending the proceedings of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Monday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), accusing the government of pushing Bihar into prolonged poverty and misgovernance despite being in power for over two decades. Tejashwi Yadav said that even after 21 years of NDA rule, Bihar continues to remain among the most backward states in the coun…
Patna, Feb 23 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday criticised the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government, alleging failures in addressing poverty, crime, corruption, and unemployment in the state.Addressing a programme in Patna on the occasion of Sant Ravidas Jayanti, Tejashwi Yadav accused the government of neglecting the concerns of the poor and marginalised sections.He alleged that policies of the current government were adversely affecting economically weaker sections…
Patna, Feb 21 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, on Saturday released a crime bulletin strongly attacking the Nitish Kumar–led “double-engine” NDA government over the rising incidents of crime against women and children in the state.In a sharply-worded post on his official X handle, Tejashwi Yadav used sarcasm to criticise the government, writing, “In the so-called Ram Rajya created by the Modi–Nitish government, such ‘auspicious’ inc…
Patna, Feb 20 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, on Friday joined the proceedings of the House after several days and attacked the Nitish government over various issues.Before entering the House, he spoke to reporters and launched a scathing attack on the state government, alleging a complete breakdown of law and order in Bihar.Tejashwi said incidents of extortion, murder, rape, and other crimes are “continuously rising” in the state.He alleged that spirit of …
Patna, Feb 18 (IANS) Nearly a decade after the implementation of complete prohibition in Bihar, the liquor ban has once again come under sharp political scrutiny, with leaders from both the ruling alliance and the opposition questioning its effectiveness amid continued reports of illegal sale, home delivery of alcohol, and repeated arrests. During heated exchanges in the Bihar Assembly, lawmakers debated the failure of enforcement and demanded a comprehensive review of the prohibition policy, wh…
Patna, Feb 17 (IANS) Political activity has intensified in the state capital, Patna, ahead of a major program of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) to observe the death anniversary of socialist icon Karpoori Thakur. Separate teams of the Patna Municipal Corporation on Tuesday began removing RJD flags and banners installed at the Income Tax roundabout and other places in Patna, triggering outrage among party workers.The action was taken just ahead of the RJD event, during which the party has called l…
Patna, Feb 17 (IANS) The 11th day of the Bihar Assembly’s Budget Session began amid loud protests and repeated disruptions, as a controversy over remarks made on Late Ram Vilas Paswan escalated into a major political flashpoint.As soon as the House proceedings started on Tuesday, heated exchanges broke out between the opposition and the ruling party.The uproar stemmed from an earlier speech by a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA, who had allegedly referred to Ram Vilas Paswan as “poor”.Taking…
Patna, Feb 16 (IANS) The Budget Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly witnessed massive disruptions on Monday, with members from both the ruling party and the opposition creating a ruckus inside the House.As the House convened, legislators from both sides stood up holding placards and raising slogans, leading to a noisy atmosphere.Despite repeated appeals by the Speaker for order and for members to take their seats, the uproar continued.Question Hour commenced amid the chaos, with legislator…