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"Strengthen Democracy": PM's Appeal On Bihar Polls, By-Elections

Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Tuesday November 03, 2020, Patna, Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will be campaigning in Bihar today, this morning appealed to the voters to step out in large numbers while adhering to the government-mandated social distancing norms to check spread of coronavirus.

53.5% Polling In Bihar For Phase 2, Marginally Down From 2015: 10 Points

Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday November 03, 2020, Patna, Bihar

The second phase of assembly elections in Bihar where 94 seats were up for polls -- saw 53.51 per cent people voting amid the coronavirus outbreak, down from the 56.9 per cent in 2015. This round featured BJP's strongholds in north Bihar. The key candidates included Tejashwi Yadav - the Chief Ministerial candidate of the opposition alliance of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, the Left and the Congress. By-elections for 54 assembly seats across 10 states were also held today.

Tejashwi Yadav, 4 Bihar Ministers: Big Names In Fray In Phase 2 Of Polls

Press Trust of India | Monday November 02, 2020, Patna

The stage is set for the second and, arguably, the most crucial of the three phases of Bihar assembly elections in which over 2.85 crore voters will decide the fate of nearly 1,500 candidates on Tuesday.

"Can't I Come Into Politics From Cricket?" Tejashwi Yadav vs Nitish Kumar

Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday November 02, 2020, Patna

Nitish Kumar can no longer handle Bihar and his farewell is "guaranteed", opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav said today in the latest serving of his "Chief Minister-too-tired" attacks in this state poll campaign.

Bihar Election News Highlights: Tejashwi Yadav, 4 Ministers In Nitish Kumar Government To Contest In 2nd Phase

Monday November 02, 2020, New Delhi

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav today again sharpened his attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who, he said was not able to provide jobs to the people. The RJD leader appealed to the people to vote him to power so that "we can do what Chief Minister couldn't achieve in 15 years".

Nitish Kumar May Try To Challenge PM Modi In 2024 Elections: Chirag Paswan

Press Trust of India | Sunday November 01, 2020, Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar might ditch the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the assembly poll results are out, join the RJD-led Grand Alliance and make yet another attempt at posing a challenge to the NDA in the 2024 general elections, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) president Chirag Paswan has claimed.

Nitish Kumar By His Side, PM Points To Huge Crowd At Rallies Amid Covid

Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday November 01, 2020, Patna

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sharing stage with Nitish Kumar again today, said it has become clear after the first phase of voting that the "NDA government is being formed again under the leadership of Nitish Babu", whom he referred to as a "friend". Pointing to the "huge crowd" at the NDA rallies, he called it "proof" of the people's enthusiasm for the NDA rule in Bihar.

Tej Pratap Yadav's Marital Discord Casts Shadow On Parsa Battle

Press Trust of India | Sunday November 01, 2020, Parsa (Bihar)

More than the electoral battle, the Parsa assembly segment in Saran district is witnessing a fight playing out between the families of two Yadav giants of Bihar politics -- Lalu Prasad and Chandrika Roy.

Opposition Latches On To PM Modi's Praise Of "Double Engine Government"

Edited by Swati Bhasin | Sunday November 01, 2020, New Delhi

Minutes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi finished addressing his first of the four back-to-back rallies today in Bihar, RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and Congress's Randeep Surjewala latched on to his remarks on the "double-engine government", or the ruling JDU-BJP coalition.

"What Happened To Double <i>Yuvraj</i> In UP Will Repeat In Bihar": PM Modi

"What Happened To Double Yuvraj In UP Will Repeat In Bihar": PM Modi

Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday November 01, 2020, Patna (Bihar)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, doubling his push for Bihar votes today, extended the Yuvraj (Crown prince) jibe to two more leaders Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav -- and cited the BJPs victoy over them in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh.

Bihar Won't Choose Tejashwi Yadav Over Nitish Kumar: JD(U) Leader

Press Trust of India | Saturday October 31, 2020, Patna

Bihar JD(U) working President Ashok Choudhary said a section of voters might have a sense of fatigue following the nearly 15-year rule of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, but people will still opt for his experience and "unblemished" track-record over the opposition alliance's chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav.

Election Commission Says BJP's Free Covid Vaccine Promise Not A Poll Code Violation. Explains Why

Press Trust of India | Saturday October 31, 2020, New Delhi

The BJP's promise of providing free coronavirus vaccine in its manifesto for the Bihar assembly polls is not in violation of the provisions of the model code, the Election Commission has held.

As Nitish Kumar Backs BJP, Uphill Task For Tejashwi Yadav To Defend Seat

Press Trust of India | Saturday October 31, 2020, Hajipur, Bihar

Tejashwi Yadav is going from one region to another daily to drum up support for the Grand Alliance so that he could become Chief Minister of Bihar, but winning his own seat won't be easy as is up against an experienced BJP rival in Raghopur constituency, one who is backed by Nitish Kumar too.

Repolling Not Needed For First Phase Of Bihar Assembly Elections: Officials

Press Trust of India | Friday October 30, 2020, Patna

Observers have not recommended repolling in any of the 71 seats that went to polls in the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections on October 28, an Election Commission statement said on Friday.

Bihar Wants LEDs Or Lantern: BJP Chief's Swipe At Lalu Yadav's Party Symbol

Press Trust of India | Friday October 30, 2020, Begusarai, Bihar

BJP president JP Nadda today threw "mind lock" jibe at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, criticising him over his constant "landlocked Bihar" swipe at NDA ally and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He also pushed the development agenda and asked the people if they look forward to lighting LED bulbs or lanterns (RJD's party symbol) in the state.