Tejashwi Yadav criticizes Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's Mahila Samvad Yatra, calling it an unnecessary burden on taxpayers. He accuses the government of prioritizing publicity over public welfare issues, pa...

Patna, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Political activity in Bihar has intensified ahead of the upcoming Legislative Assembly session and the Bankipur Assembly by-election. In view of these crucial political engagements, the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) has temporarily suspended its Janata Darbar (public grievance hearing) programme held at the party's state office. According to a notice issued on Friday by State JD-U President Umesh Singh Kushwaha, the Janata Darbar will remain suspended from July 18 to August 2. The public hearing programme will resume in its regular format on August 3. The JD-U said that the decision was taken because of the Bihar Legislative Assembly session, beginning from July 20, and the Bankipur Assembly by-election, scheduled for July 30, both of which will require the full attention of Ministers and senior party leaders.

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After the first round of counting, the JD(U) candidate secured 6,588 votes, while independent candidate Shankar Singh got 4,155 votes.

Patna, April 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday won the vote of trust in the state Legislative Assembly, with the motion being passed through a voice vote, effectively proving the government’s majority on the floor of the House. The opposition, led by Tejashwi Yadav, chose not to press for a division of votes, following which Speaker Prem Kumar declared the motion passed. He also extended congratulations to the newly formed government. The ruling dispensation secured the backing of its NDA allies, including the Janata Dal (United), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha, underscoring the coalition’s numerical strength in the Assembly.

New Delhi, April 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary will seek a vote of confidence in a special session of the Bihar Assembly on Friday. An official notification regarding the session was issued by Assembly Principal Secretary Poonam Sinha. Ahead of the session, Speaker Prem Kumar chaired an all-party meeting earlier, urging leaders to ensure smooth functioning of the House. Representatives from various political parties assured full cooperation. Among those present at the meeting were Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Deputy Speaker Narendra Narayan Yadav, and several MLAs, including Vijay Kumar Sinha, Vinod Narayan Jha, Alok Kumar Mehta, Manohar Prasad Singh, Madhav Anand, Raju Tiwari, Indrajit Prasad Gupta, Satish Kumar Singh Yadav, Kumar Sarvajeet, and Prafulla Manjhi.

Patna, April 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Panic gripped Patna on Friday after a bomb threat was reported at the Bihar Assembly premises, prompting immediate action from security agencies. Upon receiving the threatening email, the entire Assembly complex was placed on high alert. Teams from the Bomb Disposal Squad and Dog Squad were swiftly deployed to the spot, while the premises were evacuated as a precautionary measure.

New Delhi, Feb 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by Jan Suraaj, founded by political strategist Prashant Kishor, challenging the validity of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections and seeking a direction for holding fresh polls. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi expressed disinclination to examine the matter under Article 32 of the Constitution, following which the petitioner sought to withdraw the plea with liberty to approach the Patna High Court.

Patna, Dec 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Unrelenting in its attack on Tejashwi Yadav, the BJP on Sunday hit out at the RJD leader for blaming "invisible forces" for the Mahagathbandhan's rout in the Bihar Assembly elections and also accused him of aping Rahul Gandhi post-defeat, referring to his reported Europe trip with the family, days after the election results. BJP spokesperson Ajay Alok dismissed Tejashwi’s “Bihar defeat due to invisible forces” charge and rather mocked his disappearance from the Assembly in the midst of the Winter Session.

New Delhi, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The first winter session of the newly constituted 18th Bihar Legislative Assembly is scheduled to begin on Monday, marking the formal commencement of legislative business after the recently concluded two-phase Assembly elections. The five-day session, scheduled from December 1 to December 5, will witness a series of crucial proceedings, starting with the swearing-in of newly elected MLAs and culminating in the election of the new Speaker.

Patna, Nov 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maithili Thakur, popular folk singer and BJP candidate from Alinagar Assembly seat in Bihar's Dharbhanga, was racing ahead of RJD's Binod Mishra, as per the Election Commission of India's (ECI) early trends. Thakur, who is making her electoral debut, is leading with 4,113 votes, the ECI trends showed at 10.40 a.m. With her strong fan base in Mithilanchal playing a decisive role, the 25-year-old singer from Benipatti in Madhubani district was nominated by the BJP as a strategic move to leverage her popularity among youth and cultural enthusiasts to bolster its appeal in the region, where Alinagar has emerged as a key battleground seat.

New Delhi, Nov 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The stage is set for a crucial day in Bihar as the counting of votes for the Assembly elections will begin on Friday. With extensive arrangements in place and strict protocols to ensure transparency, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is geared up to deliver a smooth and credible counting process across the state. Counting will take place across all 243 Assembly constituencies in the state.

Patna, Nov 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday visited the war room of the Janata Dal (United) on the eve of the Bihar Assembly polls results. By Friday noon, the picture will become clear on whether the NDA will return to power or the Grand Alliance will make a comeback. Chief Minister Nitish on Thursday made a surprise visit to the Janata Dal (United) headquarters in Patna to inspect the party's war room.

Patna, Nov 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) The voting in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections picked up pace early on Tuesday, with the Election Commission of India (ECI) reporting 14.55 per cent turnout till 9 a.m. -- an impressive figure for the first two hours of polling. The ECI has recorded 14.55 per cent polling till 9 a.m. The highest polling was recorded in Gaya Ji with 15.97 per cent polling, followed by Kishanganj with 15.81 per cent polling, 15.77 per cent in Jamui, 15.54 per cent in Purnea, and 15.34 per cent in the Araria district.

New Delhi, Nov 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Even as women voters in Bihar again joined in large numbers in the first phase of the Bihar Legislative Assembly election 2025, participation from a significant number of migrants this year is also being considered among factors that could have led to a highest-ever voter turnout of 64.66 per cent on Thursday. Most of these workers, mostly engaged by business establishments, construction sites, or as farm labourers elsewhere, usually return home during festivals like Chhath Puja.

New Delhi, Nov 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Voting for the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections inched towards an end on Thursday amidst reports of some isolated clashes, while the Election Commission rebutted allegations of power cuts and bogus voting. A turnout of 60.13 per cent was recorded till 5 p.m. on Thursday during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections on 121 seats, according to the Election Commission of India data.

Bengaluru, Nov 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Karnataka BJP on Thursday said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, anticipating a "humiliating defeat" in the Bihar Assembly elections, was reeling under the delusion of "voter fraud". Taking to social media X, Vijayendra stated, "In order to secure a preemptive excuse for defeat, Rahul Gandhi has started the farce of voter fraud. Continuous losses have frustrated him.

New Delhi, Nov 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) In Bihar, women voters are not as silent as they are thought to be. Since the 2010 Assembly election, they have exercised their electoral rights in higher percentage than their male counterparts in respective categories in what analysts conclude as acknowledgement of the government’s inclusive policies. Such explanations include empirical analyses and reporting that tie the turnout shift to policies and programmes aimed at women welfare and empowerment.

Patna, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) After the withdrawal deadline for the second phase of nominations ended, a total of 70 candidates have taken back their nominations for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Election 2025, according to data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday. The deadline ended at 5 p.m. on Thursday. For the second phase, nominations were filed for 122 Assembly seats across 18 districts.

Patna, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the last day of filing nominations for the Bihar Assembly elections 2025, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) officially released its first list of 143 candidates, covering 38 districts across the state. The list features several high-profile names, including Tejashwi Yadav, who will once again contest from his traditional Raghopur seat. The party’s candidate lineup reflects a clear emphasis on the Backward Classes and minorities, consistent with the RJD’s long-standing social justice plank.

Patna, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Aam Aadmi Party released its fourth list of candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly election this year, naming 12 candidates who will file their nominations on Monday, the last date for filing nominations for the second phase of polling. According to the list, Kumar Kunal will contest from Madhubani, Rani Devi from Sitamarhi, Asha Singh from Khajauli, Gorishankar from Phulparas in Madhubani district, Brij Bhushan alias Navin from Supaul, Mohammad Muntazir Alam from Amour in Purnea district, Pritam Kumar from Pirpaiti in Bhagalpur district, Shrawan Ghuiya from Kutumbha in Aurangabad district, Sachitanand Shyam from Gaura Bauram in Darbhanga district, Anil Kumar from Gaya Town, Rahul Rana from Sikandara Jamui district, and Ramashish Yadav from Jamui Assembly constituency.

Patna, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Thursday, released a list of 40 star campaigners for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, signalling its intent to go all out in the high-stakes political contest, party sources said. The list includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several top Union and state BJP leaders, who will campaign across the poll-bound state in support of NDA candidates.