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PMC polls: As political activity peaks ahead of deadline, 694 nominations filed in a single day

Pune, December 30: Political activity intensified in Pune on Monday as 694 nomination papers were filed in a single day for the forthcoming Pune Municipal Corporation elections, election officials said. With this, the total number of nominations filed so far has reached 743 across 15 Returning Officer offices in the city.

Maha SEC announces civic polls for 29 Municipal Corporations including BMC; voting on Jan 15

Mumbai, Dec 15: The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Monday announced the long-pending elections to 29 municipal corporations across the state, including the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), with polling scheduled for January 15 and counting on January 16. The announcement comes in compliance with a Supreme Court directive mandating that civic body elections be held before January 31.

'Will field candidates against Mamata Banerjee, Suvendu Adhikari': Humayun Kabir

Kolkata, Dec 10: The new party to be floated by now-suspended Trinamool Congress legislator Humayun Kabir will be fielding candidates against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, in the Assembly elections scheduled next year.

Congress issues show cause notices to 15 district presidents for skipping the election review meeting

Patna, Dec 2: Congress has issued show cause notices to 15 district presidents who failed to attend a crucial review meeting held on December 1 at Sadaqat Ashram in Patna.

No EVM burnt-memory, microcontroller verification requests received in Bihar polls: Election Commission

New Delhi, November 27: In the recently concluded General Election to Bihar Legislative Assembly Election 2025 and bye-elections, no application for checking and verification of burnt memory/microcontroller has been received from any losing candidate in any of the 243 Assembly Constituencies of Bihar and 8 Assembly Constituencies in bye-elections, Election Commission of India said in a release.

I have to live up to that hope: BJP MLA-elect Maithili Thakur

Patna, November 27: Popular singer and Bharitya Janata Party (BJP) MLA-elect, Maithili Thakur, on Thursday said that she is yet to take the oath but has started working after winning from Alinagar Assembly constituency in the Bihar Elections 2025.

Chirag Paswan credits LJP(RV) organisational expansion for NDA's massive Bihar victory

Patna, November 21: Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Friday credited the NDA's sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 to the strong organisational groundwork laid by his party across the state.

Nitish Kumar takes oath as the Bihar Chief Minister for record 10th time

Patna, November 20: Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar on Thursday took oath as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th time in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

NDA will continue working for people of Bihar: BJP's Samrat Choudhary ahead of CM oath-taking ceremony

Patna, November 20: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Samrat Choudhary on Thursday praised the people of Bihar for the landslide victory of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in assembly polls, asserting that the "alliances will continue working for the people of the state".

Nitish Kumar stakes claim to form government, ready to return as Bihar CM for 10th time

New Delhi, November 19: Janata Dal (United) supremo Nitish Kumar has staked a claim to form the government in Bihar after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) swept 202 assembly constituencies.

HAM never applied pressure for ministerial berth, says Manjhi

Patna, Nov 17: Union Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi clarified that his party has never exerted pressure for ministerial berths and always respects the decisions taken by the alliance leadership.

Bottomless Vessel: BJP leader after TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha congratulates Nitish Kumar on NDA's win

North 24 Parganas, November 17: BJP leader Arjun Singh has termed Shatrughan Sinha a "bottomless vessel" after Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP congratulated Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) triumph in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025.

Upendra Kushwaha meets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar; congratulates him on NDA's 'historic victory'

New Delhi, Nov 16: Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief Upendra Kushwaha on Sunday called on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, marking one of the first high-profile political meetings following the National Democratic Alliance’s sweeping victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.

'Jungle Raj vs Vikasvaad': Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat hails NDA win in Bihar Elections 2025

Jodhpur, November 15: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday applauded the victory of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Bihar Assembly Election 2025.

There is faith in Nitish Kumar among Bihar people: Jitan Ram Manjhi on NDA's performance in Bihar polls

Gaya Ji, November 14: As the NDA crossed the majority mark in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said the results were fully in line with the alliance's expectations, adding that the mandate reflects deep public trust in Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership.

Successful Bihar elections - highest voter turnout since 1951, zero repolls: EC

Patna, November 13: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday hailed the "successful" conduct of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, with a record voter turnout of 67.13 per cent- the "highest ever" in the state since 1951. The Commission also said that no repolls were requested across any of Bihar's 38 districts.

Nitish Kumar will become CM for 10th time: NDA confident ahead of Bihar poll results on Nov 14

Patna, Nov 13: As the counting of votes for the highly-anticipated Bihar Assembly elections will begin on November 14, the NDA on Thursday expressed full confidence that Nitish Kumar will once again become the Chief Minister for the 10th time. Opposition parties, however, also exuded optimism about forming the next government in the state.

We will secure even more seats than are shown...: Bihar Minister Santosh Suman confident of NDA victory in Bihar

Patna, November 12: Bihar Minister and national president of Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), Santosh Kumar Suman, reflected confidence in NDA's victory in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. He said that the people of the state are thrilled with the development work done by the National Democratic Alliance, and have faith in the ruling party.

People voted for continuity, development and good governance: Shahnawaz Hussain after exit polls projections

New Delhi, November 12: Following the release of exit poll results for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to form the next government in the state.

'Exit Polls are not accurate, they only speculate', says Congress MP Tariq Anwar ahead of vote counting in Bihar

New Delhi, November 12: As the Exit Polls for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 indicated an NDA win, Congress MP Tariq Anwar argued that it would be wrong to blindly believe their accuracy, citing that they only suggest "what might happen."

'An indication, not final': Congress MP on exit poll predicting big win for NDA

New Delhi, Nov 12: Reacting to exit polls that projected a major victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar, Congress MP Tariq Anwar on Wednesday said that such polls can be treated as an 'indication but not as the final outcome'.

BJP thanks people of Bihar as exit polls project big win for NDA

Patna, Nov 12: As multiple exit polls predicted a decisive victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Bihar Assembly elections, the BJP on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the people of the state for what it described as a renewed opportunity to serve them.

Poll of Polls: All Exit polls predict bumper victory for NDA, setback for grand alliance

New Delhi, Nov 11: The Bihar Assembly elections 2025, which recorded bumper voting in both phases on November 6 and 11, are set to yield a bumper victory for the BJP-led NDA and a setback for the RJD and Congress-led Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) in the high-stakes electoral battle, according to most of the Exit polls on Tuesday.

2025 Bihar polls historic, over 7.5 crore voters participated in SIR: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

New Delhi, November 11: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday hailed the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections as "historic", highlighting the unprecedented participation of over 7.5 crore voters in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, facilitated by grassroots election workers and around 1.76 lakh booth-level agents from all political parties.

JP Nadda urges voters in Bihar to actively participate in grand festival of democracy

New Delhi, Nov 11: As Bihar votes in the second and final phase of the Assembly elections, BJP President and Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Tuesday urged all voters, especially the youth voting for the first time, to actively participate in this grand festival of democracy and cast their votes to give a new impetus to the state’s development journey.

Bihar elections record 65.08 per cent voter turnout in first phase: CEO Bihar

Patna, November 8: The first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections 2025 recorded a voter turnout of 65.08 per cent, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar announced on Saturday.

Bihar elections 2025 phase-I: No re-polls recommended after scrutiny

New Delhi, November 7: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued consolidated instructions on the post-poll scrutiny of Form 17A (Register of Voters) and other poll-day documents to strengthen transparency and detect even subtle malpractices at polling stations and recommend for repolls if required. All candidates were informed in advance about the date, time, and venue of the scrutiny, it stated in a release.

Ensure participation in festival of democracy: JP Nadda, Rajnath Singh urge Bihar voters as 1st phase polling begins

New Delhi, Nov 6: As the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 began Thursday, Union Minister JP Nadda and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, appealed to voters to participate enthusiastically in what they described as a “festival of democracy.”

Vote for Bihar's future: Leaders make last-minute appeals ahead of first phase polling

New Delhi, Nov 6: As the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 begins Thursday, top political leaders from across the spectrum took to social media platforms to urge voters to turn out in large numbers, framing the day as crucial for the state's future.

Still a child: Tej Pratap mocks Tejashwi ahead of Bihar polls

Patna, Nov 4: Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) national president and Mahua Assembly candidate Tej Pratap Yadav took a sharp dig at his younger brother and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, calling him "a child", shortly after the former Deputy Chief Minister wrapped up his campaign in Mahua on Tuesday.

Bihar Elections 2025: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi lock horns in high-profile campaign

Patna, October 30: As the Bihar Assembly elections heat up, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi engaged in a battle of words. With the state's 7.43 crore eligible voters set to decide the fate of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Mahagathbandhan, the stakes are high in the November 6 and 11 polls.

Bihar polls 2025: PM Modi to hold election rallies in Muzaffarpur, Chhapra

New Delhi, Oct 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a roadshow and address a massive public rally in Motipur, under the Baruraj Assembly constituency of Muzaffarpur and Chhapra on Thursday as part of his campaign for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

We are contesting polls under leadership of Nitish Kumar: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh

Patna, October 29: Ahead of the first phase of polling for the Bihar Assembly elections, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh on Wednesday once again reiterated that the NDA alliance will contest the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav to address joint rallies in Bihar today

New Delhi, Oct 29: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address his first election rallies in Bihar on Wednesday, marking the formal launch of his campaign for the Bihar Assembly elections 2025.

'Leaders who avoid ground-level work operate from AC rooms,' says Tej Pratap; visits Mahua on motorcycle

New Delhi, Oct 27: National President of the Janshakti Janata Dal, Tej Pratap Yadav, on Monday criticised leaders who, he said, stay disconnected from the people and “operate from AC rooms, avoiding ground-level work.”

Jitan Ram Manjhi hails Nitish Kumar, confident of NDA victory ahead of Bihar Polls

Patna, October 26: Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi hailed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, calling him the most capable CM at present, and expressed confidence in the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) victory in the approaching Bihar Assembly Elections 2025.

Bihar elections and bypolls 2025: Assured minimum facilities and voter assistance to be provided at all polling stations

New Delhi, October 24: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday issued directions to the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of the States/UTs to ensure that every Polling Station is equipped with Assured Minimum Facilities (AMFs) and voter assistance during poll day, as per a release by the Election Commission of India.

Acharya Prashant calls for an awakened vote ahead of Bihar elections 2025

New Delhi, Oct 24: As Bihar heads toward elections, philosopher and author Acharya Prashant has urged citizens to treat the vote as an occasion for awakening rather than routine.

No Hindu-Muslim conflict in Bihar, worked to establish rule of law: Nitish Kumar in Gopalganj rally

Gopalganj, October 23: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar asserted that the law and order situation in the state has improved after his government came to power in November 2005, given that there is "no Hindu-Muslim conflict".

I call them 'Mahalathbandhan': BJP Bihar Chief Dilip Jaiswal takes jibe at oppn

Patna, October 21: Bharatiya Janata Party Bihar President Dilip Jaiswal on Tuesday took a jibe at the opposition alliance, stating he doesn't call them Mahagathbandhan, but "Mahalathbandhan".