The row began after the Centre issued a notification to overhaul the Senate's composition, sparking widespread political and academic backlash over the decision to dissolve Panjab University's top governing bodies and replace them with nominated structures through an executive notificatio
Speaking to the media in Patna on Sunday, Paswan credited the efforts of party workers and the public's faith in the double-engine government for the NDA's prospects.
The first phase of the Bihar elections, which saw a record voter turnout of 65.08 per cent, marked the highest polling percentage in the state's history.
"It's been almost three days since the first phase of the elections. Yet, even after three days, the Election Commission has yet to disclose the female and male voter turnout," Tejashwi Yadav told reporters.
Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday announced their candidates for Delhi Municipal Corporation by-elections to be held on November 30.
The Ministry of Railways on Sunday refuted Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal's claim that four special trains from Haryana on November 3 were used to transport people specifically to vote in Bihar, asserting that these were unscheduled special services deployed to address a sudden surge in passe
As campaigning for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections concluded on Sunday, top leaders from the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan made their final push to win voters ahead of polling on November 11.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he attended eight meetings for the Bihar elections and witnessed strong public support for the BJP. He added that despite a packed schedule, the party expects very good results this time.
Speaking to reporters, the RJD candidate said, "Humara muskaan bata raha hai ki hamara sarkaar aa raha hai (My smile is showing that our government is coming)...We do not get discouraged; rather, we make efforts."
Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief and Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha's wife, Snehlata Kushwaha, is contesting from Sasaram as the NDA candidate, while Satendra Sah of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is representing the Mahagathbandhan.
RJD leader Misa Bharti said the ruling party lacks real issues, while the Mahagathbandhan is connecting with people's concerns. She added that Bihar's youth look to Tejashwi Yadav with hope and confidence as the campaign enters its final phase.