Bihar

Patna: Tensions inside the Mahagathbandhan have intensified after the humiliating defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections. The alliance—once projected as a strong opposition bloc—now appears to be under tremendous strain, with Congress leaders openly expressing dissatisfaction. Amid rising resentment, the Congress has called an important meeting today (December 1) at the historic Sadaqat Ashram in Patna. This is the party’s first major gathering in the state capital after the election results. The meeting aims to review the defeat, evaluate the functioning of the alliance, and decide the Congress party’s future strategy in Bihar. What makes the situation more alarming is the growing internal rift—evident from the fact that during the recent Mahagathbandhan legislators’ meeting, only 2 ou...

Patna: The Bihar Legislative Assembly is set to enter a new era of digitization and transparency as its 18th session begins today in a fully paperless format. Every MLA’s seat is now equipped with a tablet, and the entire functioning of the House will run through the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) platform. This marks a historic transformation in the state’s legislative operations—introducing new microphones, larger television display panels, high-speed Wi-Fi, and modern digital headsets to enhance efficiency and accuracy inside the House. NeVA Platform to Power Entire House Proceedings Under the e-Vidhan project, all processes—from raising questions to receiving government responses—will now take place digitally. MLA tablets and mobile devices will run the NeVA App, availab...

Patna, Bihar: Following the conclusion of the Bihar Assembly elections, the state government has accelerated work on road and bridge projects across the region. Among the key initiatives, construction on the highly ambitious Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway has gained momentum. This six-lane corridor will pass through eight districts in Bihar, promising direct developmental benefits to these areas. Land Acquisition UnderwayThe Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway will begin from Paharpur in East Champaran. Land acquisition has already started in the district, covering approximately 491.12 hectares and passing through 56 villages. After East Champaran, the expressway will enter Shivhar district, continuing through Bihar towards its northern corridor. Enhanced Connectivity Between UP and BiharOn...

Patna: The opposition in Bihar has failed to substantiate its claims of vote theft and electoral malpractice, as the Election Commission (EC) confirms that no applications were received for EVM checking or re-polling. According to the EC, none of the losing candidates from the recently concluded assembly elections in Bihar’s 243 constituencies submitted requests for verification of burnt memory or microcontrollers in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Opposition Parties Unable to Prove ‘Vote Theft’Acting on Supreme Court directives, the EC had issued a revised standard operating procedure on June 17 for post-count verification of EVMs. Under this, only the candidates finishing second or third could request verification within seven days of result declaration. However, no such request...