Two days after facing an unexpected defeat in the Bankipur Assembly by-election, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary held a detailed meeting with senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party headquarters in Patna to analyse the reasons behind the electoral setback. The loss has drawn significant attention within the BJP as Bankipur...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) successfully retained the prestigious Bankipur Assembly constituency in Bihar, reinforcing its dominance in one of the state’s politically significant urban seats. The bypoll, widely viewed as an important political test for both the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, concluded with the BJP...
The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the Bihar government’s decision to allow an unelected individual to continue as a minister, questioning the constitutional validity and governance implications of such an arrangement. The court’s observations came during a hearing where issues related to the appointment and continuation of ministers who do not hold membership in...
Polling for the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar began on Thursday amid tight security and widespread political interest. Although only one Assembly seat is at stake, the contest has drawn national attention because of the high-profile candidates and its potential impact on Bihar’s political landscape. The election is being viewed as an important test for...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to cancel the bail granted to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with multiple cases related to the multi-crore fodder scam. The decision comes as a significant legal relief for the veteran politician, whose bail had been challenged before the...
Jan Suraaj Party founder and political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has declared total assets worth more than ₹105 crore while filing his nomination for the upcoming Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar. The financial disclosures, made through the mandatory election affidavit, provide a detailed account of his movable and immovable assets, income sources, investments, and liabilities. The...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced an unexpected set of candidates for the upcoming Assembly by-elections, signaling a strategic shift as it prepares for crucial electoral contests in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. The party’s decision to replace established faces with relatively new candidates has generated significant political interest and sparked discussions about its broader...
Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has intensified his campaign in Bihar by describing the upcoming Bankipur Assembly by-election as a decisive referendum on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in the state. Addressing party workers and supporters during an election campaign, Kishor urged voters to treat the bypoll as an opportunity to assess the performance of...
A BJP legislator has appealed to a court for mercy after being convicted in a fatal celebratory firing case, requesting that he be spared a prison sentence while emphasizing his long-standing public service and the broader impact incarceration could have on the people he represents. The case, which has drawn significant public attention due to...
A fresh political controversy has emerged over the ongoing voter verification exercise in Bihar, with senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Bihar minister Nitin Nabin launching a strong attack on a group of activists and civil society members who have raised concerns about the process. The remarks have intensified the political debate surrounding electoral...