Politics

Bihar sees 60.41 per cent polling in first phase assembly polls till 8 pm

Bihar recorded 60.41 per cent polling in the first phase of assembly polls, according to Election Commission data at 8 pm. The polling percentage is higher than the overall voting percentage recorded in the previous three assembly polls in the state.

2025-11-06T15:03:22.385931+00:00 IST

"If people are not voting for him, it's not...": Pralhad Joshi slams Rahul Gandhi

Joshi, who is the Minister of Consumer Affairs, noted that the Election Commission can't be held accountable when the Congress party loses the elections.

2025-11-06T14:37:10.958544+00:00 IST

"Setting false narrative": Bawankule's jibe at Rahul Gandhi

"They are going to be wiped out in Bihar as well as Maharashtra. When leadership is questioned, they make attempts to save themselves. Rahul Gandhi is creating this false narrative to maintain his leadership position. He is targeting the BJP through the Election Commission. This is why we have to respond. Otherwise, we don't need to speak for the EC," Bawankule told reporters in Mumbai.

2025-11-06T13:46:07.928016+00:00 IST

"Whoever responsible will face action": Munger DIG on Lakhisarai incident

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Munger Range Rakesh Kumar on Thursday said an investigation is currently underway and whoever is responsible will face strict action, after RJD supporters in Khoriari village surrounded the car of Deputy CM and BJP candidate Vijay Kumar Sinha, pelted stones and slippers, and chanted "Murdabad."

2025-11-06T13:39:39.642942+00:00 IST

"Demographic change is not a political issue, it is an identity issue": Assam CM

Bihar has recorded a voter turnout of 60.13 per cent for the first phase of assembly elections, as of 5:00 PM, according to the data shared by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

2025-11-06T13:38:02.533561+00:00 IST

BJP protests against DMK govt over Coimbatore sexual assault case

Former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and BJP leader Khushbu Sundar led the BJP Women's Wing protest against the Tamil Nadu government over the alleged sexual assault on a college girl in Coimbatore.

2025-11-06T13:31:35.880006+00:00 IST

Everyone, including youth, mothers, farmers, voting for NDA: Yogi

As voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is inderway across 121 constituencies on, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure 100 out of 121 seats in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, while criticising the opposition for Bihar's past law and order situation and lack of development under RJD and Congress rule.

2025-11-06T12:43:58.596368+00:00 IST

RJD alleges voter intimidation in Mohiuddinnagar and Sarai

Amid the polling for the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Thursday made allegations against the local administration, police and BJP at a few places and sought action from the Election Commission.

2025-11-06T12:27:37.933319+00:00 IST

Bihar's voter turnout for Phase 1 polls at 60.13 pc at 5 pm

As of 5:00 PM today, a turnout of 53.24 per cent per cent was recorded in Bhojpur district, followed by 55.10 per cent in Buxar, 58.38 per cent in Darbhanga, 60.65 per cent in Khagaria, 54.90 per cent in Munger, 57.58 per cent in Nalanda, 62.65 per cent in Saharsa, 66.65 per cent in Samastipur, 60.90 per cent in Saran, 52.36 per cent in Sheikhpura, 57.41 per cent in Siwan, and 59.45 per cent in Vaishali.

2025-11-06T12:24:55.102055+00:00 IST

"NDA  going to register thumping majority in Bihar," says RLM's U

The voter turnout in Bihar for the first phase of the assembly elections stands at 53.77 per cent as of 3:00 PM, according to data shared by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

2025-11-06T12:10:02.337919+00:00 IST

Himachal CM Sukhu outlines renewable energy, disaster relief plan

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting at the state secretariat to review power and solar energy projects and later interacted with the media, outlining the government's roadmap for renewable energy, disaster relief, and upcoming legislative activities.

2025-11-06T11:46:01.394749+00:00 IST

"NDA will emerge strong": Bihar Minister Mangal Pandey casts vote

"People of Siwan are participating with enthusiasm in this festival of democracy. They are exercising their franchise for peace and development in the area. Every seat is important in elections. NDA will emerge as a strong front," said Pandey, who is contesting the assembly elections from the Siwan seat on the BJP ticket.

2025-11-06T10:56:51.024898+00:00 IST

"Best Universities and hospitals should be set up in Bihar," says

A day after levelling fresh allegations of "voter fraud" in the 2024 Haryana assembly elections, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister amid the first phase of polling in 121 constituencies underway in Bihar.

2025-11-06T10:54:47.069640+00:00 IST

Bihar witnesses active participation with 53.77% voter turnout..

As of 3:00 PM today, a turnout of 50.07 per cent per cent was recorded in Bhojpur district, followed by 51.69 per cent in Buxar, 51.75 per cent in Darbhanga, 54.77 per cent in Khagaria, 52.17 per cent in Munger, 52.32 per cent in Nalanda, 55.22 per cent in Saharsa, 56.35 per cent in Samastipur, 54.60 per cent in Saran, 49.37 per cent in Sheikhpura, 50.93 per cent in Siwan, and 53.63 per cent in Vaishali.

2025-11-06T10:35:42.377586+00:00 IST

YSRCP called on people to unite against Andhra CM's governance

Leaders condemned the current regime and alleged that they had "dismantled revolutionary reforms in education and healthcare".

2025-11-06T10:31:27.985788+00:00 IST

"Completely hollow hoax": BJP's CR Kesavan hits back at Rahul Gan

BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Thursday stated that the allegations of "voter fraud"made by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi at a press conference on the eve of the polling in Bihar revealed a "malafide motive to undermine the integrity" of the democratic Institutions.

2025-11-06T10:02:43.332624+00:00 IST

Bihar: Locals in Danapur use boats to reach polling stations

Danapur Diara is a flood-prone riverine area in the vicinity of Danapur town, located in the Patna district.

2025-11-06T09:28:02.051105+00:00 IST

Bihar CM's Principal Secretary Deepak Kumar on voting

Bihar Chief Minister's Principal Secretary, Deepak Kumar, on Thursday cast his vote in Patna and urged other voters to exercise their right.

2025-11-06T09:16:17.843455+00:00 IST

Bihar polls: Burqa-clad women welcome EC initiative

Amid the ongoing phase 1 elections of the Bihar assembly, multiple women at Darbhanga's 140, 141, 142 number polling booths at Madhya Vidhyalaya, Zirat cast their vote earlier today. After exercising their rights, multiple women said that the ID confirmation is a welcome step by the ECI.

2025-11-06T09:14:25.523208+00:00 IST

Dinesh Lal Yadav 'Nirahua' urges people to vote for development

Speaking to reporters here, the BJP leader said, "This is 'Loktantra ka mahaparv'. Step out of your houses and vote for the development of Bihar. We appeal to everyone that voting is the biggest right you have. Vote for the development of Bihar."

2025-11-06T09:07:39.288098+00:00 IST

If fair elections held , NDA govt will be voted out: Priyanka Gandhi

"The Prime Minister of the country, wherever he goes, he says that the opposition leaders are insulting the people in West Bengal, Kerala and Bihar. We are talking about your rights, your empowerment... Yesterday, Rahul Gandhi showed that the votes were rigged in the Haryana elections. 25 lakh fake votes... Today, their arrogance is such that they disrespect your votes. 65 lakh votes have been deleted in Bihar. I can guarantee that if fair elections are conducted here, you people will throw this government and form a new government," Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said.

2025-11-06T09:04:09.976463+00:00 IST