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Last Cabinet Meeting Signals New Bihar Government Formation

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar, chaired what is described as the final cabinet meeting of his current administration. A resolution is expected to be adopted authorising him to meet the governor, Arif Mohammad Khan, and submit the proposal to dissolve the outgoing assembly. The meeting sets the stage for the formation of the next […]

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New Bihar Government Likely to Be Sworn In Nov 19-20

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

The process to form the 18th Legislative Assembly of Bihar is set to move quickly following the state’s recent assembly elections. The Election Commission of India will submit the final results to the Governor, and the Model Code of Conduct will be lifted. According to sources, the swearing-in ceremony for the new government is likely […]

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Tharoor Says Bihar Defeat Needs Urgent Review

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said the party must conduct a detailed and transparent review of its defeat in the Bihar elections. He noted that he was not contacted by either the Congress leadership or the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) during the campaign, adding that the lack of coordination reflected wider organisational problems that contributed […]

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PM Modi Slams Opposition Over ‘Katta, Dunali, Rangdaari’ Allegations

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

Indian Prime Minster Narendra Modi, while campaigning in Bihar, accused the opposition of promoting a culture of violence and intimidation, using terms like “katta” (country-made gun), “dunali” (rifle) and “rangdaari” (extortion) in criticism of Rashtriya Janata Dal and Indian National Congress. He asked voters whether they wished to return to a governance model dominated

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Mamata Banerjee Denies Receiving SIR Forms Personally

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday categorically denied media reports that she personally accepted enumeration forms from a Booth Level Officer (BLO) during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. She stated that a BLO did visit her official residence for routine voter count verification, but she did not step out […]

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Nitish Kumar Appeals to Voters Days Before Bihar Polls

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

Five days ahead of the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar released a recorded video message urging citizens to vote in large numbers for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). He thanked voters for their support for his party, Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), since 2005 and highlighted achievements made under his […]

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NDA Promises One Crore Jobs in Bihar Manifesto

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) unveiled its election manifesto, titled “Sankalp Patra,” for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections in Patna on October 31, 2025. The alliance has promised to generate over one crore government jobs, establish mega skill development centres across districts, and attract new industrial investment to boost the state’s economy. The

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Odisha Braces For Cyclone Montha, Eight Districts On High Alert

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

The eastern Indian state of Odisha has placed eight districts on high alert as Cyclone Montha moves closer, with heavy rains, gusty winds and potential flooding expected between October 28 and 29. Authorities have evacuated vulnerable areas and banned fishing operations along the coast. What The State Is Doing The districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, […]

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Tejashwi Yadav pledges pension, allowance rise for Panchayati Raj reps

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

In a major pre-poll announcement, Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar assembly election, pledged that if the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc wins, elected representatives at the panchayat level across the state will receive increased financial support and benefits.

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Tejashwi Yadav hints at Muslim Deputy CM in Bihar

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

Tejashwi Yadav, the chief ministerial candidate of the opposition India bloc in Bihar, has indicated that if his alliance comes to power, it may appoint a Muslim Deputy Chief Minister for the state. In an exclusive interview, he said the decision will reflect “people’s trust” and represent all communities. Criticism of the NDA Government Yadav […]