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Bihar

Turmoil in Lalu Family: After Tej Pratap, Daughter Rohini Cuts Ties With Family
Bihar, State

Turmoil in Lalu Family: After Tej Pratap, Daughter Rohini Cuts Ties With Family

Bihar’s political and personal drama has reached a new peak following the RJD’s crushing defeat in the 2025 state assembly elections. After Tej Pratap Yadav was expelled from the family, Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter Rohini Acharya has now announced that she is severing ties with both her family and politics. Family Rift Deepens Post-Election The RJD managed to win only 25 seats, a result that has not only disappointed party supporters but has also sparked internal turmoil within the Lalu family. Earlier, Tej Pratap Yadav, Lalu’s elder son, was expelled due to differences over personal matters, including the Anushka Yadav issue. Now, Rohini Acharya has added fuel to the fire. Through a social media post on X, she declared her withdrawal from political life and her decision to b...
After NDA Victory, What Will the New Government Look Like? Chirag Paswan Reveals Key Details of His Meeting With Nitish Kumar
Bihar, Politics, State

After NDA Victory, What Will the New Government Look Like? Chirag Paswan Reveals Key Details of His Meeting With Nitish Kumar

Curated By: Sudhendra Pratap Singh | 15 Nov 2025 Patna: Union Minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan met Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday, where the two leaders congratulated each other on the NDA’s resounding victory in the Bihar Assembly elections and discussed in detail the roadmap for the upcoming coalition government. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Chirag Paswan said that the LJP (Ram Vilas) delegation appreciated the Chief Minister’s leadership and acknowledged the role played by every NDA partner in securing the majority.He added, “I feel proud today that through the hard work of our party workers, we have reached the position envisioned by my leader, Ram Vilas Paswan ji.” Chirag Paswan Praises Nitish Kumar’s Leadership Paswan reveale...
‘We Will Get Their Brains Examined’: JDU Hits Back at Mahagathbandhan Leaders for Questioning Nitish Kumar’s Health
Bihar, Politics, State

‘We Will Get Their Brains Examined’: JDU Hits Back at Mahagathbandhan Leaders for Questioning Nitish Kumar’s Health

Edited By: Rishikesh Narayan Singh | Navbharat Times | 15 Nov 2025, 1:37 PM Patna: After the Election Commission of India declared the results of the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections on 14 November, the Janata Dal (United) launched a sharp counterattack on the Mahagathbandhan. During the campaign, leaders of the Mahagathbandhan and the Jan Suraaj Party had repeatedly raised questions about Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s health. Now, following the NDA’s sweeping victory with 202 seats, JDU has responded strongly. ‘We will get their brains examined’ — Neeraj Kumar JDU spokesperson Neeraj Kumar slammed opposition leaders, stating that those who cast doubts on Nitish Kumar’s health would have their “brains examined” and that the report would be made public.He added that this step was nece...
Bihar Election 2025: BJP Crosses 90 Seats, Emerges as Largest Party; Shatters Lalu–MALE Strongholds in Record-Breaking Performance
Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Election 2025: BJP Crosses 90 Seats, Emerges as Largest Party; Shatters Lalu–MALE Strongholds in Record-Breaking Performance

Patna:In a historic electoral performance, the Bharatiya Janata Party has emerged as the single largest party in the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections, crossing the unprecedented mark of 90 seats. With this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has successfully conquered the political fort of Bihar in his third attempt, turning a long-standing political aspiration into reality. The results make it clear that Modi has now become one of the central faces of Bihar’s electoral landscape, placing the BJP just 30–32 seats short of an absolute majority on its own. BJP Crosses the 90-Seat Threshold for the First Time Alone The Bihar mandate marks a major shift in state politics.Even in 2010, when the BJP had won 91 seats, it had finished second.This time, however, the party is on track to cross 9...
Muzaffarpur Tragedy: Massive Fire Triggered by Short Circuit Claims 5 Lives, 12 of Same Family Burnt
Bihar, Politics, State

Muzaffarpur Tragedy: Massive Fire Triggered by Short Circuit Claims 5 Lives, 12 of Same Family Burnt

Muzaffarpur (Bihar): A devastating fire caused by an alleged short circuit has shaken Muzaffarpur’s Motipur area. The late-night blaze engulfed a three-storey house in Ward No. 13, killing five members of the same family, including a mother and her two daughters. Seven others sustained severe burn injuries in the incident. Five Die On the Spot Amid Chaos and Screams The horrific incident occurred at the residence of Lalan Sah, son of Gena Sah. The entire family was asleep when the fire broke out. Within moments, the flames spread rapidly through the house, leaving the residents with no time to escape. Amid loud cries for help, five members were trapped and burnt alive before neighbours could intervene. Fire Tenders Arrived, But Damage Was Already Done DSP (West) Such...
BJP Expels Former Union Minister RK Singh and Two Other Leaders After Bihar Election Victory
Bihar, Politics, State

BJP Expels Former Union Minister RK Singh and Two Other Leaders After Bihar Election Victory

Patna: Soon after its sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken swift disciplinary action against three leaders, including former Union Minister RK Singh. The party has suspended him for six years over alleged anti-party activities. Along with him, Katihar Mayor Usha Agarwal and MLC Ashok Agarwal have also been shown the door. Three Leaders Removed for “Anti-Party Activities” In its official order, the BJP stated,“Your activities are against the party and fall under serious indiscipline. This has caused harm to the organisation. Therefore, you are being suspended and issued a show-cause notice asking why you should not be permanently expelled. You must respond within one week of receiving this letter.” The action marks the fir...
NDA Wipes Out the ‘Zero Stain’ of 2020: How the Alliance Staged a Stunning Comeback Across 8 Districts
Bihar, Politics, State

NDA Wipes Out the ‘Zero Stain’ of 2020: How the Alliance Staged a Stunning Comeback Across 8 Districts

Pana: In the 2025 BiharAssembly Elections, the NDA not only secured a historic majority but also erased the most painful blot left by the 2020 elections — its complete wipeout in eight districts. In 2020, the NDA had failed to win even a single seat in Kaimur, Buxar, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Arwal, Jehanabad, Sheohar, and Kishanganj.But in 2025, an unprecedented “wave of votes” turned the situation around, allowing the BJP-led alliance to reclaim lost ground and re-establish its dominance. Below is a district-by-district report of how the NDA transformed its defeats into emphatic victories: Kaimur: From Zero in 2020 to a Triumphant Comeback in 2025 In 2020, Kaimur had completely rejected the NDA. This time, the voters reversed their decision.Out of four seats, NDA secured three, wi...
Why Bihar Gave a ‘Right Swipe’ to the Modi–Nitish Duo: 11 Big Reasons Behind NDA’s Historic Victory
Bihar, Politics, State

Why Bihar Gave a ‘Right Swipe’ to the Modi–Nitish Duo: 11 Big Reasons Behind NDA’s Historic Victory

New Delhi: The landslide victory of the NDA in the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections and the crushing defeat of the Mahagathbandhan have triggered intense political discussions. The key question is—where did Tejashwi Yadav and Rahul Gandhi go wrong? And equally important—why did the people of Bihar once again repose faith in the Modi–Nitish partnership? Here are the 11 major reasons that explain the NDA’s unprecedented triumph: 1. The “Ni-Mo Effect” The combined appeal of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s local credibility and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national charisma worked wonders. Nitish’s record in improving roads, electricity supply, and law-and-order paired well with Modi’s decisive leadership and organisational strength. Together, they projected stability and development...
‘This Historic Mandate Is the Result of Honest Support’: Chirag Paswan After Meeting CM Nitish Kumar
Bihar, Politics, State

‘This Historic Mandate Is the Result of Honest Support’: Chirag Paswan After Meeting CM Nitish Kumar

Following the sweeping victory of the NDA in the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at the CM residence, 1 Aney Marg, on Saturday. After the meeting, Paswan issued a significant statement highlighting the unity within the NDA. Chirag Paswan Meets Nitish Kumar Chirag Paswan, along with a delegation of LJP (Ram Vilas), visited the Chief Minister to personally congratulate him on the NDA’s massive mandate. The leaders exchanged greetings and extended best wishes for the new political term. Following the interaction, Paswan shared a post on social media platform ‘X’, writing:“After the declaration of the Bihar Assembly election results, I met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today and extended...
Bihar Election 2025: Left Parties Suffer Major Setback, Win Only 3 of 33 Seats — Coordination Failure or Crisis of Credibility?
Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Election 2025: Left Parties Suffer Major Setback, Win Only 3 of 33 Seats — Coordination Failure or Crisis of Credibility?

The Left alliance, comprising three major parties, faced a significant electoral setback in the Bihar Assembly Election 2025. Contesting 33 seats, the bloc managed to secure victory in just three—two by CPI(ML) and one by CPI(M). The CPI failed to open its account. Left Bloc’s Vote Share Collapses In contrast to the 2020 elections—when the Left won a combined 16 seats under the Mahagathbandhan umbrella—the 2025 performance marks a steep decline. CPI(ML) had then won 12 seats, while CPI and CPI(M) had bagged two each.This year, only CPI(ML)’s Sandeep Saurav (Paliganj) and Arun Singh (Karakat), along with CPI(M)’s Ajay Kumar (Vibhutipur), managed to retain their seats. The results take the Left back to its 2015-level performance, when it contested separately. Coordination Failure Wi...