NITISH FORCED TO YIELD SPEAKER’S POST AFTER LOSING HOME PORTFOLIO

NEW DELHI: Bihar’s power corridors are witnessing a dramatic shift as the BJP has firmly asserted its dominance over the Nitish-led NDA government. After snatching the crucial Home Department from JD(U), the BJP has now compelled Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to concede the Speaker’s post, marking his second major setback since taking oath. The first […]

BJP-JDU FACE-OFF CONTNUE OVER SPEAKER’S POST IN BIHAR 

NEW DELHI: The first session of the newly elected Bihar Assembly, scheduled to begin on December 1, is set to open under the cloud of a fresh tussle between alliance partners BJP and JDU, as both parties remain deadlocked over the crucial post of Speaker. The standoff intensified after the JDU proposed the name of […]

BJP’S ‘OPERATION LOTUS’ IN KARNATAKA AS DK SHIVAKUMAR RENEWS PITCH TO BE CM

NEW DELHI: The Congress government in Karnataka, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is facing renewed turbulence after Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has once again revived his claim to the top post. The assertion, party insiders say, stems from an understanding reportedly reached in May–June 2023 between Shivakumar and Rahul Gandhi that the five-year term […]

WHY NITISH KUMAR KEEPS BIHAR GUESSING! 

NEW DELHI: A day after securing a decisive mandate in the Bihar Assembly elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has set the political landscape abuzz by refusing to resign during his visit to Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, a move that has deepened speculation about his next steps and exposed new fault lines within the National Democratic […]

BJP IN A FIX AS NITISH FACTOR LOOMS LARGE ON BIHAR COUNTING DAY

NEW DELHI: On the eve of the crucial counting day in Bihar on November 14, confusion and unease have gripped the top ranks of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) over how to deal with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar if the party fails to emerge as the single largest formation. The high-stakes Bihar Assembly election, touted […]

BJP KEEPING CLOSE EYES ON JDU-RJD OUTREACH MISSION !

New Delhi: As the countdown begins for the counting of votes on Friday amid the suspense of exit poll projections, Bihar’s political corridors are abuzz with talk of a possible post-poll realignment. Reports from both Patna and New Delhi suggest that the political landscape in Bihar may witness a dramatic turn once the results are […]

BJP’S AMBITION BACKFIRES : NITISH EYES POST- POLL REALIGNMENT

BJP’S SOLO AMBITION BACKFIRES AS NITISH EYES POST-POLL REALIGNMENT IN BIHAR NEW DELHI: As the second phase of the Bihar Assembly concluded on Tuesday on 122 seats, the political focus has now firmly shifted to the counting of votes on November 14.. However, the post-poll atmosphere is charged with allegations of unfair practices and attempts […]

RJD POISED TO LEAD IN BIHAR’S FINAL POLL

NEW DELHI: As Bihar heads into the second and final phase of voting on Tuesday, the political atmosphere across the state is electric and sharply divided by speculation over the likely winner. This concluding phase will not only determine the future of the state government but also redefine political equations among the major players — […]

BJP’S CORE VOTE BANK SLIPS IN BIHAR’S SECOND PHASE

NEW DELHI, As Bihar gears up for the second phase of assembly polling on Tuesday (Nov 11), the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears to be facing unexpected turbulence across several of its traditional strongholds. With 122 constituencies spread across the Seemanchal, Mithilanchal, and Champaran regions going to the polls, reports from the ground suggest […]

High-Stakes Showdown in Bihar: BJP Braces for Tough First-Phase Battle

BJP FACES TOUGH BATTLE AS CAMPAIGN FOR FIRST PHASE, BIHAR POLL ENDS NEW DELHI: With campaigning for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections drawing to a close, the political temperature has peaked, setting the stage for a fierce contest between the ruling NDA and the Mahagathbandhan. As the battlelines become clearer, early indicators […]