In a political move that signals a major shift in Bihar's power structure, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has relinquished the key Home Department after nearly two decades of holding one of the state’s most influential portfolios. The department, historically retained by Nitish regardless of...
Bihar is once again preparing for a major political moment as the new state government gets ready to take oath on November 20 at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna. The event is expected to draw national attention, not only because of the large-scale...
The political climate in Bihar has once again intensified after Prashant Kishor’s party, Jan Suraaj, alleged that the state government diverted nearly ₹14,000 crore worth of World Bank funds for election-related cash transfers to women beneficiaries. According to Jan Suraaj, the Nitish Kumar–led administration...
1. Introduction
The question on everyone’s mind after the Bihar Assembly election results is simple: Who will be the next Chief Minister of Bihar? Even though the BJP went into the elections saying it was contesting under Nitish Kumar’s leadership, it never officially declared him...
1. Introduction
Bihar is witnessing a political shift that few expected. Early trends indicate that Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) is leading in around 75 of the 243 Assembly seats, marking a surprising comeback for a party that has ruled for nearly two decades. Despite...