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Good News for Delhi Commuters: CM Rekha Gupta Flags Off 50 New Electric Buses

15Nov

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DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Good News for Delhi Commuters: CM Rekha Gupta Flags Off 50 New Electric Buses

New Delhi: In a major push to control pollution in the national capital, the Delhi government took two significant initiatives on Friday. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the first batch of 50 modern electric buses, while simultaneously laying the foundation for an Automated Vehicle Fitness Testing Station (ATS) at the Tehkhand depot to ensure proper fitness checks for commercial vehicles, one of the leading contributors to air pollution. The event saw the presence of Transport Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh, MP Ramveer Singh Bidhuri, and other officials. A Key Step Towards Pollution ControlWhile flagging off the buses, CM Gupta highlighted that her government has made remarkable progress in the transport sector within just eight months, adding 1,350 electric buses to the city’s ...

Bihar Election Results 2025: Kapil Mishra Targets Rahul Gandhi After Congress Faces Crushing Defeat

15Nov

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DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Bihar Election Results 2025: Kapil Mishra Targets Rahul Gandhi After Congress Faces Crushing Defeat

New Delhi: Following the decisive defeat of the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) in the Bihar Assembly elections, political attacks on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi have intensified. BJP leader and Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra took to social media to target Gandhi, criticizing his high-profile campaigning efforts. Kapil Mishra’s Remark:On the platform X (formerly Twitter), Mishra wrote: “Those who staged a spectacle by jumping into the pond have been drowned by public mandate. The people have chosen the power of development over theatrics.” He was referring to Rahul Gandhi’s campaign in Begusarai, where the Congress leader had jumped into a pond alongside local fishermen and Development Party leader Mukesh Sahni to promote the party’s candidate. Despite the publicity, Congress candidat...

Jamui Election Result 2025: BJP’s ‘Golden Girl’ Shreyasi Singh Triumphs, Defeats RJD’s Mohammad Shamshad Alam

15Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Jamui Election Result 2025: BJP’s ‘Golden Girl’ Shreyasi Singh Triumphs, Defeats RJD’s Mohammad Shamshad Alam

Jamui, Bihar: The Jamui Assembly constituency once again became the center of a high-profile contest in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. Known for its political history dominated by Rajput leaders, the constituency also sees decisive influence from Yadav and Muslim voters. This election saw BJP’s incumbent MLA and international shooter Shreyasi Singh emerge victorious. Shreyasi Singh defeated RJD’s Mohammad Shamshad Alam by a substantial margin of 54,498 votes. Anil Prasad Sah of the Jan Suraj Party secured third place with 5,905 votes. Jamui Election 2025 Results: CandidatePartyVotes ReceivedVictory MarginShreyasi SinghBJP123,86854,498Mohammad Shamshad AlamRJD69,370–Anil Prasad SahJan Suraj Party5,905– Key Contestants: Shreyasi Singh (BJP): Hailing from a prominent Rajpu...

Congress Secures Just 6 Seats in Bihar Assembly Elections 2025; Faces Heavy Defeat Across the State

15Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Congress Secures Just 6 Seats in Bihar Assembly Elections 2025; Faces Heavy Defeat Across the State

Patna, Bihar: The results of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, held in two phases, were declared on Friday, 14 November, delivering a landslide victory to the NDA, which crossed the 200-seat mark. Ahead of the elections, Congress had hoped for a boost from Rahul Gandhi’s “Voter Rights Campaign”, which energized party workers across the state. However, the strategy failed to translate into votes at the ballot box, as the party suffered heavy losses. Congress’ Performance:Congress fielded candidates in approximately 50 constituencies but managed to win only 6 seats. The disappointing performance left the party grappling with a major setback, as their anticipated momentum did not materialize. Winning and Losing Candidates: ConstituencyCongress CandidateResultManihariManohar Prasad S...

Bihar Election 2025: Nine Seats Decided by Less Than a Thousand Votes

15Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Election 2025: Nine Seats Decided by Less Than a Thousand Votes

The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 delivered a historic mandate for the NDA, while the Mahagathbandhan failed to cross the 40-seat mark. While many constituencies saw decisive victories, a few witnessed nail-biting finishes, with winners edging out their rivals by just a few dozen or hundred votes. Here’s a look at nine such constituencies where the margin of victory was extremely narrow. Sandeh: JDU Clinches a Historic Win by Just 27 VotesIn the Sandeh Assembly constituency of the Ara Lok Sabha seat, JDU candidate Radha Charan Sah narrowly defeated RJD’s Deepu Singh by only 27 votes. Radha Charan Sah secured 80,598 votes, while Deepu Singh received 80,571 votes. Jan Suraj’s Rajeev Ranj was a distant third with 6,040 votes. Aghiawan: BJP Wins by 95 VotesA tight contest between BJP and ...

Will Nitish Kumar Continue as Bihar CM? Chirag Paswan Breaks Silence

15Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Will Nitish Kumar Continue as Bihar CM? Chirag Paswan Breaks Silence

After the resounding victory of the NDA in Bihar, all eyes are now on who will be the next Chief Minister. Questions are swirling over whether Nitish Kumar will continue in the role or if there will be a change. On this, Chirag Paswan—often called PM Modi’s “Hanuman”—has broken his silence. Who Will Be the Next CM?In the Bihar Assembly elections, the ruling NDA stunned everyone with a historic performance, handing a decisive defeat to the opposition Mahagathbandhan. With the BJP emerging as the largest party and JDU securing a strong second position, the question naturally arose: who will lead Bihar as the next Chief Minister? When asked whether Nitish Kumar should continue as CM, Chirag Paswan, President of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), expressed full confidence that Nitish K...

Bihar Election Night Turns Tragic for Jan Suraj Party as Candidate Passes Away

15Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Election Night Turns Tragic for Jan Suraj Party as Candidate Passes Away

Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 brought double misfortune for Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj Party. On the night of the results, the party faced both a crushing electoral defeat and the untimely death of its candidate from the Tarari Assembly constituency, Chandrashekhar Singh. Candidate Suffers Heart Attack During CampaignChandrashekhar Singh suffered a heart attack on 31 October while campaigning in Tarari, Bhojpur district. He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Patna by his family and supporters. Despite receiving intensive treatment for 10 days, his condition deteriorated, and he passed away on the night of 14 November, leaving his family, supporters, and even political opponents deeply saddened. Widespread CondolencesThe sudden demise of Chandrashekhar Singh brought grief across...

Five Election Missteps of the Grand Alliance Backfire, Leading to Tejashwi Yadav’s Crushing Defeat

15Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Five Election Missteps of the Grand Alliance Backfire, Leading to Tejashwi Yadav’s Crushing Defeat

Patna: Bihar’s political landscape witnessed a dramatic shift this election, as the NDA’s strategic focus on women and youth, coupled with strict law-and-order messaging and the Grand Alliance’s fragmented unity, tilted the scales decisively. In the end, the very tactics that the Grand Alliance, and particularly RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, relied upon backfired spectacularly, resulting in a devastating defeat. Here’s how the Grand Alliance’s key five strategies misfired: 1. NDA’s “MY” Factor Outperformed RJD’sIn a repeat of previous electoral dynamics, the NDA leveraged its “MY” factor—focusing on Women and Youth—to counter the RJD’s “MY” (Muslim-Yadav) combination. The inclusion of Chirag Paswan’s faction, along with support from Jitan Ram Manjhi and Upendra Kushwaha, strengthened ND...

Nitish Kumar’s Election Surge Shakes Opposition, But Four Key Questions Loom for Next Term

15Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Nitish Kumar’s Election Surge Shakes Opposition, But Four Key Questions Loom for Next Term

Patna: The 2025 Bihar Assembly election results not only reinforced NDA’s overwhelming victory but also confirmed that the “Tiger” is very much alive. Nitish Kumar decisively countered doubts about his health and political vigor, turning speculation into a landslide validated by the EVMs. Defying Bad Weather, Nitish Hits the Campaign TrailDuring the peak of election campaigning, a sudden spell of heavy rain on October 31 brought most political campaigns to a halt. Helicopters remained grounded, and many leaders stayed confined to their homes for two days. Yet, Nitish Kumar covered over 500 kilometers during the same period, reaching out to the public in person. Even amidst adverse weather, Nitish engaged with voters, visiting nearly two dozen constituencies and conducting roadshows. ...

Bihar Polls: Ajit Pawar’s NCP Faces Humiliating Defeat, 13 of 15 Candidates Lose Deposits

15Nov

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Bihar Polls: Ajit Pawar’s NCP Faces Humiliating Defeat, 13 of 15 Candidates Lose Deposits

Mumbai: In the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) suffered a severe setback after contesting separately from the NDA. Out of 15 candidates fielded by the NCP, 13 lost their deposits, reflecting the party’s dismal performance in the state. Overall, the party managed to secure only around 0.02% of the votes, making it difficult for NCP to retain its national party status. Several NCP candidates failed to even cross the 1,000-vote mark. For instance, Ashutosh Singh in Sasaram received only 212 votes, while NOTA secured 369 votes. Jay Prakash in Nautan managed just 186 votes, Saif Ali Khan in Manihari received 2,057 votes, Bipin Singh in Parsa got 435 votes, Akhilesh Thakur in Mahua polled 643 votes, and Anil Singh in Raghopur managed 602 votes. ...