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Bihar Election: PM Modi, Nitish Kumar Have Equal Billing In New Poll Ads After Controversy

Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday October 28, 2020, Patna, Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar share space in the latest campaign posters and ads of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar, which started voting today for a new government.

Luv Sinha, Shatrughan Sinha's Son, Among Young Leaders On Bihar Frontline

Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Wednesday October 28, 2020, Patna, Bihar

Bihar is witnessing several young leaders this time on the frontline as it elects its next government in the three-phased polls, the country's biggest amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Actor-turned-politician Luv Sinha, following his father and Congress leader Shatrughan Sinha's footsteps, is one such leader.

Jitan Ram Manjhi: National Democratic Alliance's Most Prominent Dalit Face

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday October 28, 2020

Jitan Ram Manjhi has spent the better part of his four-decades-long political career as a leader of parties in power. From the Congress to the undivided Janata Dal, and later its splinter groups - Lalu Yadav's RJD and Nitish Kumar's JDU - he has jumped from one party to another whenever a shift in power took place.

Fate Of 6 Ministers, Ex-Chief Minister To Be Sealed In Bihar Poll Phase 1

Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Wednesday October 28, 2020, New Delhi

Over 2 crore people in Bihar will vote today to elect their representatives for 71 of the state's 243 assembly constituencies. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal United is contesting in 35 seats, while its ally BJP is contesting in 29. Chirag Paswan's LJP, which has emerged as Mr Kumar's biggest rival over the last few months, has fielded candidates in all the 35 seats contested by the JDU. Tejashwi Yadav's RJD is contesting in 42 seats, whereas as its ally Congress is trying its luck in 20 constituencies. Strict anti-Covid measures have been put in place by the Election Commission to prevent transmission of the virus during voting. The fate of several high-profile candidates, including six ministers and a former chief minister, will be decided in the first phase of polling.

Time For Change: Sonia Gandhi's Video Message Day Before Bihar Polls

Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 27, 2020, New Delhi

Ahead of the Bihar Assembly election, Congress president Sonia Gandhi today made a fervent appeal to voters to herald change in the state and build a 'new Bihar', alleging that the JDU-BJP government there has deviated from its path and was high on power and ego.

Voting For 1st Phase Of Bihar Assembly Election Today; 71 Seats Go To Polls

Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 27, 2020, Patna

More than two crore voters in Bihar will decide the fate of 1,066 candidates today across 71 assembly segments in the first phase of elections.

"PM Has 6 Siblings": Tejashwi Yadav On Nitish Kumar's "8-9 Children" Jibe

Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday October 27, 2020, Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took no names in his taunt at an election rally about "having eight to nine children in the quest for a son" but his intended target, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, has responded sharply.

Bihar Assembly Election 2020 Highlights: Confident Of Two-Thirds Majority; Providing Jobs Priority, Says Tejashwi Yadav

Tuesday October 27, 2020, New Delhi

The ''Mahagathbandhan'' will get two-thirds majority in the Bihar polls, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav was quoted as saying by news agency Press Trust of India. The RJD leader, who has promised 10 lakh government jobs if voted to power, also said he will bring a legislation in the first assembly session to nullify the "anti-farmer" laws brought by the Centre.

Sushil Kumar Modi, BJP's Old Warhorse, Tested Amid Party's Twin Bihar Troubles

Reported by Manish Kumar | Tuesday October 27, 2020, Patna/ New Delhi

Sushil Kumar Modi, Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister, has been the quintessential organisation man with formidable clout as the BJP's tallest leader in the state.

Bihar Assembly Election 2020 Candidate Profile: BJP's Niraj Kumar Singh

Edited by Debanish Achom | Monday October 26, 2020, Patna

BJP MLA Niraj Kumar Singh alias Bablu is contesting the Bihar legislative assembly election from Chhatapur constituency. He has been an MLA since 2005. Till 2015 he was with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's party Janata Dal United. But in August 2015 he rebelled against the JDU along with eight other MLAs and joined the BJP.

Bihar Assembly Election 2020 Highlights: Consider Bihar As My Family, Working For Its Development, Says Nitish Kumar

Monday October 26, 2020, New Delhi

The campaigning for the first phase of the high-decibel Bihar Assembly Elections will end today evening.

Tejashwi Yadav: Lalu Yadav's Savvy Heir Awaits Primetime Success

Written by Manish Kumar | Monday October 26, 2020, Patna

He may be leading an opposition front called the "Grand Alliance" that includes three major political blocs, but Tejaswi Yadav's arsenal in this election looks nothing like his opponent Nitish Kumar's.

Not Easy For Poll Body To Enforce Covid Guidelines: Former Chiefs

Press Trust of India | Sunday October 25, 2020, New Delhi

The Election Commission (EC) has the requisite powers to take strict measures like banning rallies and countermanding polls for violation of COVID-19 guidelines during campaigning, but it will be an uphill task to ensure compliance, according to former chief election commissioners.

Chirag Paswan's Nod To Ram Temple Supporters: "One For Sita In Bihar"

Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday October 25, 2020, Patna

Lord Ram is "incomplete without Goddess Sita" and a temple for her will be built at Bihar's Sitamarhi, Lok Janashakti Party's Chirag Paswan said today in what was seen as building on the BJP's successful campaign for a Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Sitamarhi, believed to be the birthplace of Sita, is a big draw for pilgrims in the state.

Bihar Election: For "Nitish-Free Government", Chirag Paswan's Message To BJP Voters

Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday October 25, 2020, Patna

Chirag Paswan, whose rebellion against Nitish Kumar and his Janata Dal United is speculated to be backed by the BJP, stepped up his campaign today, seeking votes even from the BJP voters who do not support the Chief Minister.