Patna, Oct 18, 2025: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a fierce attack on the opposition in Patna on Saturday, daring Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to tell Bihar voters he supported a chief minister “to run government from jail.” Shah’s comments intensified pre-election rhetoric as the state heads to assembly…
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Supreme Court Hears Pleas on Bihar Voter List Transparency
The Supreme Court on October 16, 2025, began hearings on pleas challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls. The bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi examined concerns over transparency, inclusion, and deletion of voters. Earlier, on October 9, the Court…
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Divya Gautam, Sushant’s Cousin, Joins Bihar Polls
Patna: Divya Gautam, cousin of the late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has officially entered the political arena as the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) candidate from Patna’s Digha constituency for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Election 2025. The 34-year-old theatre practitioner and academic filed her nomination papers at the Patna…
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Bihar Phase-I EVM-VVPAT First Randomisation Completed
Patna, 14October 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has successfully completed the first randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs for Phase-I of the Bihar General Elections. The District Election Officers (DEOs) of all 18 districts conducted the randomisation following the First Level Checking (FLC) on 11 October 2025, ensuring transparency…
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Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: NDA United, Opposition Faces Challenges
As Bihar gears up for the Assembly elections 2025, political tensions and voter trends are drawing nationwide attention. The NDA alliance, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is asserting its unity, while the opposition Mahagathbandhan faces internal conflicts and delayed seat-sharing announcements. NDA Alliance…
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Patna Metro Inaugurated: Blue Line Now Operational
Bihar’s capital, Patna, officially joined India’s metro cities on Monday as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the first operational phase of the Patna Metro. The launch marks a significant milestone in urban transport development in the region, promising faster, safer, and eco-friendly travel for commuters. Blue Line Connects Key Stations…
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ECINET App to Simplify Election Services in Bihar
ECINET App to Streamline 40 Election Services Ahead of Bihar Polls New Delhi, October 6, 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday unveiled its new integrated digital platform, ECINET — described as the “mother of all apps” — designed to bring together over 40 web and mobile-based election…
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Nitish Kumar’s Folded Hands Moment Sparks Bihar Buzz
Nitish Kumar’s Folded Hands Moment Sparks Bihar Election As Bihar gears up for its assembly elections later this year, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has once again captured public attention with a brief but unusual gesture during a virtual event with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The folded hands moment, lasting nearly…
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Election Commission Unveils 17 Reforms for Bihar Polls
The Election Commission of India has announced 17 new initiatives aimed at enhancing the transparency, efficiency, and accessibility of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar revealed these reforms during a press conference in Patna, emphasizing that they will serve as models for future elections nationwide. Key…
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Bihar Voter List 2025: 21.53L Added, Patna +1.63Lakh
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released Bihar’s final voter list for 2025, following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) ahead of the state elections. The updated roll reflects a significant rise in electors, with Patna alone witnessing an addition of 1.63 lakh voters. The SIR process, which aimed to…