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3.7 cr voters to decide fate of 1302 candidates in final phase of Bihar po
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The second phase will decide the fate of 12 ministers from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's cabinet. Among them are JD(U) leaders Vijendra Yadav (contesting from Supaul assembly constituency), Lesi Singh (Dhamdaha), Jayant Kushwaha (Amarpur), Sumit Singh (Chakai), Mohammad Jama Khan (Chainpu
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Arrangements in place for second phase of Bihar polls; DGP urges people to
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
All arrangements are in place for the second phase of Bihar assembly polls, which will decide the fate of 1,302 candidates, including some senior leaders of the ruling NDA and opposition Mahagathbandhan.
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People will rise above caste, vote for good society: Prashant Kishor ahead
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Monday exuded confidence that people of Bihar will not "restrict" themselves to religion and caste and vote to lay solid foundations for a "good society". He also noted the record voter turnout in the first phase of the Bihar assembly polls.
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Rahul, Tejashwi losing sleep over historic voter turnout in Bihar: BJP's S
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Nobody takes Tejashwi Yadav and Rahul Gandhi seriously. Voter turnout was being announced every hour. There was record-breaking voting for the first time. Naturally, Tejashwi Yadav and Rahul Gandhi are losing sleep. They know that power has slipped from their hands. They are now trying t
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'25 se 30, phir se Nitish': Hoarding backing CM Nitish Kumar spotted in Pa
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A large hoarding supporting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been set up in Patna. The hoarding reads, "25 se 30, phir se Nitish" (From 2025 to 2030, Nitish once again). The hoarding was spotted in the Kotwali area in the state capital city.
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"Gone are the days when they ruled with 'katta": Rajnath Singh slams RJD i
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
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.
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Why has ECI yet to disclose male, female voter turnout in first phase: Tej
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"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.
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RJD's winning streak in Sasaram faces test as NDA fields Upendra Kushwaha'
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
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.
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"Come out and vote in record numbers": Smriti Irani appeals to Bihar voter
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters, BJP leader said, "The NDA is receiving record votes, there was record turnout in the first phase, and I appeal to the people of Bihar to come out and vote in record numbers in the second phase as well."
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Nitish Kumar 'is going', 65-67% votes in Bihar not pro-incumbency: Prashan
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Jan Suraaj chief added that the state's electoral atmosphere was "very messy," cautioning that without scientific exit polls, any predictions about the outcome were "baseless".
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Migrant labourers are X factor in this Bihar elections: Prashant Kishor
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
While in an exclusive interview with ANI, the Jan Suraaj founder wholly credited the nearly 65% voter turnout as the vigour of the voters being excited after seeing his party offer an alternative from the two same choices of Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Nitish Kumar.
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Bihar polls: RJD alleges CCTV tampering in Nalanda, says EC "toying with i
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Cameras on EVMs in Nalanda district remained switched off for half an hour! There was a huge commotion! Only then was the camera turned on! Every time the cameras are switched off, the movement of illegal vehicles starts in that area beforehand," the party posted on X, sharing a video sh
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