Bihar

Patna: Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and founder of Jan Shakti Janata Dal (JJD), has taken a sharp dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the appointment of Deepak Prakash, son of Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) leader Upendra Kushwaha, as a minister without contesting an election. Posting on social media platform X, Tej Pratap sarcastically remarked that Deepak Prakash’s elevation is “Modi-Nitish magic.” He highlighted that Deepak had previously served as the counting agent for independent candidate Ram Narayan Paswan in Sasaram, whose election deposit was forfeited after securing only 327 votes. Political Background Tej Pratap also shared a photo of Deepak Prakash’s ID card, showing his role as a counting agent....

Patna: After the formation of Bihar’s new government, debates are swirling over who really wields power. While the BJP claims that Nitish Kumar remains the ultimate authority, insiders suggest that the real “key” lies with the Chief Minister himself. Here’s a closer look. Though the BJP has secured the Home Department after decades of effort, some observers suggest that this is more a symbolic win. Nitish Kumar, while handing over the Home Ministry to the BJP, has retained the Department of General Administration under his control—a strategic move that keeps the proverbial “keys to every lock” in his hands. Clout Over BureaucracyThe Home Minister may hold authority in theory, but in practice, any dispute between the Home Secretary and the Home Minister ultimately reaches the Chief Mi...

As Nitish Kumar returns to office for a record tenth term as Bihar’s Chief Minister, he carries with him a rare advantage — an intimate understanding of why Bihar continues to lag behind even as the rest of India marches ahead. Nearly 18 years in power have given him clarity about the state’s deepest structural flaws. But understanding alone is no longer enough. This term demands action, transformation, and long-term vision. Below are the key challenges Nitish Kumar must confront in order to put Bihar firmly on the path of development. 1. Bihar’s Economy: Growth Without Depth Bihar’s problem is not the lack of growth numbers. Its GSDP often shows impressive jumps.The real problem is the quality and depth of that growth. Bihar’s per capita income is barely one-third of the nati...

In a major shift in Bihar’s policing strategy, Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar has expanded the definition of organized crime following the formation of the new NDA government under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. With Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary now heading the Home Department, the police have been directed to treat even small offences—such as petty theft, pickpocketing, and fraud—as part of organized crime networks. New Policing Framework Rolled Out According to the new framework, the police will no longer assess cases merely by the scale of the crime but by the nature of the offence and the criminal network behind it. The DGP has instructed all SSPs and SPs to intensify surveillance of repeat offenders and dismantle the syndicates that operate behind seemingly minor crime...

Patna: With the formation of the new NDA government in Bihar under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, administrative actions have begun to take shape. On Sunday, Nitish Kumar publicly issued his first executive order of his 10th term, directing officials to ensure that the newly constructed duplex-style MLA residences are allotted to the newly elected legislators without delay. Inspection of New Duplex-Style MLA Quarters The Chief Minister inspected the newly built duplex flats located on Daroga Rai Path. Officials briefed him that each unit has been labeled with the respective assembly constituency number and name to facilitate smooth allotment. Nitish Kumar reviewed the premises, assessing the landscaping, facilities, and overall infrastructure. “The flats are built very well. They wi...

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal has said that the outcome of the Bihar Assembly elections delivers a clear message for the future. He asserted that the electorate has decisively rejected the Opposition’s attempt to politicize the issue of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. “SIR Removed Only Rohingyas and Illegal Migrants”: BJP MP Responding to criticism from the Opposition, Pal emphasized that the SIR process was carried out strictly to cleanse the voter rolls of Rohingyas and other illegal infiltrators, not genuine Indian voters. “This victory itself is a message for the future. The Opposition tried to make SIR an election issue, but the results show that the people have rejected it. Through the SIR process, only Rohingyas and infiltrators were removed,”Jagdambika Pal sai...