Authorities are emphasising cleanliness, safety, and convenience for devotees participating in the festivals, which attract large gatherings from across the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is gearing up to kickstart his election campaign in Bihar today, October 24, with a visit to Karpuri Gram, Samastipur, to pay floral tributes to Bharat Ratna Late Karpuri Thakur at 11 AM.
Congress leader and Senior Election Observer for the AICC, Ashok Gehlot, on Thursday defended Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav as the Mahagathbandhan's Chief Ministerial face after BJP questioned his credibility over charges framed against him in the IRCTC Hotel Tender case.
With the Bihar Assembly elections nearing, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said that it was "natural for Tejashwi Yadav to be the Mahagathbandhan's Chief Ministerial face", adding that top leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, had him in mind for the role.
A fire broke out in the slums of Rani Garden area in Geeta Colony on Thursday morning. According to officials, the fire started in a scrap warehouse, and eight fire trucks have been deployed to the site.
Independent Purnea MP Pappu Yadav, calling senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot "ambassador" of Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, backed his statement that the INDIA bloc is "fully united" for the Bihar Assembly election.
Following the grand Diwali celebrations, businesses and traders across India now gear up for Bhai Dooj, Chhath and Tulsi Vivah for business prospects. Then comes the long wedding season, bringing renewed optimism.
Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday assured that the INDIA Bloc is "fully united" after he and AICC Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavaru met with Rashtriya Janata Dal's top leadership, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav.
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) (LJP-RV) chief and Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday stated that the Mahagathbandhan alliance has completely collapsed in Bihar, with serious infighting ongoing within the bloc.