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Bihar polls: Phase 1 sees ‘historic’ 64.66% voter turnout, Muzaffarpur top list; deputy CM’s convoy attacked – key points | India News

NEW DELHI: The first phase of the Bihar assembly elections on Thursday recorded the state’s highest-ever voter turnout, with 64.66 per cent of 3.75 crore electors exercising their franchise across 121 constituencies. The Election Commission said polling concluded peacefully “in a festive mood with the highest-ever voter turnout of 64.66 per cent in the history…

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‘Chunk of video made viral’: Lalan Singh says his speech on ‘locking opposition leaders’ taken out of context; accuses RJD of misleading voters | India News

A day before the first phase of the Bihar elections, Union Minister and JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan, also known as Lalan Singh, responded to criticism over his remark during a roadshow for party candidate Anant Singh on Wednesday.He said that only a part of the video had gone viral and that it was being shared…

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Bihar polls: Gaura Bauram seat sees rare churn; how rebel RJD nominee could end up helping BJP | India News

A peculiar contest has emerged in Darbhanga’s Gaura Bauram constituency. Amid uncertainty and confusion during seat-sharing within the Mahagathbandhan, RJD had initially allotted the ticket to Afzal Ali Khan. Later, the seat was handed over to Mukesh Sahni’s VIP. Sahni then fielded his younger brother Santosh Sahni from here but Afzal Ali refused to withdraw….

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‘Issueless’: Congress slams BJP over complaint against Rahul Gandhi’s ‘dance’ remark; claims PM Modi uses words like ‘mujra’ | India News

Congress leader Pawan Khera, left, and PM Modi NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after it filed a complaint against Rahul Gandhi for his “dance” remark aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with party leader Pawan Khera accusing the BJP of being “issueless” and lacking any vision…

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‘A rate list’: PM Modi on Mahagathbandhan’s Bihar manifesto; claims agenda driven by ‘extortion, corruption’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Accusing the Mahagathbandhan of corruption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the opposition alliance in Bihar, claiming it had released a “ratelist” instead of a manifesto.Addressing a rally in Chhapra, PM Modi said, “The leaders of ‘Jungle Raj’ are constantly misleading you, luring you. RJD’s declaration, Congress’s manifesto…

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Watch: Bihar cop allegedly harasses siblings amid election vigilance; misconduct video goes viral | India News

NEW DELHI: As Bihar gears up for the upcoming elections, the state is tightening its security and monitoring activities across towns. But amid the heightened vigilance, a disturbing incident in Barsoi has stirred public anger and raised questions about police conduct.According to the now viral video footage, a police officer allegedly misbehaved with a man…

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Last leg of ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’: Akhilesh Yadav joins Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi in Bihar- Watch | India News

MP Akhilesh Yadav joins last leg of Voter Adhikar Yatra (Image credits: ANI) NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday criticised the Election Commission of (EC), alleging that the poll body has become the “Jugaad Commission” of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Yadav arrived in Bihar to join the 16-day Voter Adhikar…

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‘Will perform Nitish Kumar’s political funeral’: Prashant Kishore accuses Bihar govt of sabotaging his Patna rally | India News

NEW DELHI: Jan Suraaj boss Prashant Kishore on Friday said that he would perform Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar‘s political funeral in the upcoming assembly election scheduled at the end of the year.While addressing ‘Bihar Badlaw Rally’ at Patna, poll-strategist turned politician accused administration of having tried to thwart “entry into the city of at…

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