Bihar Assembly Elections 2020

Bihar affirmed EC's ability to conduct elections that are free, fair — and safe

November 25, 2020 9:01 am

The utility of this institution was also brought in sharp relief, given the timely and orderly declaration of results. Trenchant critics also raised a toast to the immaculate arrangements for Bihar elections.

Secular's scapegoat

November 24, 2020 8:15 am

By casting AIMIM as saboteur, non-BJP parties seek to avoid looking in mirror — and acknowledging limits of their politics.

Ghulam Nabi Azad on dissent in Congress: 'Not rebellion, this is call for reform'

November 22, 2020 7:37 pm

On fingers being pointed at the Congress top leadership, Ghulam Nabi Azad said: 'I'm giving a clean chit to Gandhis as they can't do much right now due to COVID-19'.

Electoral bonds of Rs 282 crore sold ahead of Bihar elections

November 21, 2020 9:45 am

Only Rs 80 lakh from Patna; funding to parties via bonds in 3 yrs is Rs 6,493 cr.

Bihar: BJP frowns, ‘tainted’ JDU leader out 3 days after swearing-in

November 20, 2020 4:20 am

Mewalal Choudhary is facing charges regarding alleged discrepancy in the appointment of assistants and scientists during his tenure as Bihar Agriculture University, Sabaur, Vice-Chancellor between 2010 and 2015. Booked by the police, he had gone absconding till he got bail.

Manoj Kumar Jha: ‘We will be vigilant, demanding, and will hold this govt to account’

November 20, 2020 11:46 am

RJD’s Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Kumar Jha was one of the party’s key strategists for the Bihar Assembly polls.

Biden victory, Mahagathbandhan tally in Bihar show right wing rise can be halted

November 20, 2020 8:45 am

Both these elections have taught many lessons, opened opportunities and posed challenges for left-progressive and secular forces all over the world, especially in India. These two elections exposed the views expressed by many ideologues about the end of ideology and ideology-based politics.

Newly inducted Bihar minister resigns over corruption case, leaves Nitish govt red-faced

November 19, 2020 11:17 pm

"An accusation is proven only when a chargesheet is filed or a court gives an order and neither of the two is there to prove the allegations against me," news agency ANI quoted Choudhary as saying.

New Bihar and old

November 17, 2020 11:34 pm

The sameness of Nitish Kumar as chief minister masks deeper change, and a disquieting absence.

RJD targets Nitish over corruption case against his minister

November 18, 2020 1:41 am

The case pertains to Mewalal Choudhary’s tenure as vice-chancellor of Bihar Agriculture University at Sabaur in Bhagalpur.

'Sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwaas': PM Modi thanks BJP workers after Bihar win

November 11, 2020 10:04 pm

Addressing party workers at a felicitation function after the BJP's victory in Bihar elections and various bypolls, PM Modi asserted that the only mantra for his party's victory was "Sabka saath, sabka vikas and sabka vishwas".

With NDA leading in Bihar, BJP supporters start celebrations

November 10, 2020 7:42 pm

With the trends suggesting that the NDA alliance is on course to form the government in Bihar, BJP workers have started celebrating at party head office in Delhi on Tuesday.

Bihar Election: From Nitish Kumar to Pappu Yadav, key political figures to watch out for

October 21, 2020 8:05 pm

Elections to 243-member Bihar Assembly will be held in three phases starting from October 28 while the results will be declared on November 10. The second and third phase of polls will be held on November 3 and 7, respectively. Here are the key players

Bihar elections 2020: Know your candidate

November 09, 2020 9:37 pm

As the Bihar elections get underway and candidates from across political parties file their nominations, we will be bringing you, daily, a look at key candidates and details from the affidavit - their assets, educational qualifications, criminal cases if any, among other key data.

Ram Vilas Paswan: Rare photos from Indian Express Archives

October 22, 2020 10:19 am

An eight-time Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha, Ram Vilas Paswan went to jail during Indira Gandhi’s tenure when an emergency was imposed in the country.

Farmers hold nationwide protest, demand revocation of farm bills

October 22, 2020 10:18 am

Bharat Bandh, Farmers Protest Today: At least 31 organisations, under the banner of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), are participating in the agitation.

Bihar Election Update: Polling done, all eyes on results

November 07, 2020 8:38 pm

Bihar election: 'Nitish can go back to Lalu to stay in power': Chirag Paswan

November 07, 2020 11:42 am

Bihar election update: Nitish's dependence on PM Modi, to Tejashwi's dig at BJP

November 07, 2020 11:32 am

Bihar Election Update: Did Nitish Kumar announce this will be his last election?

November 07, 2020 11:20 am

Bihar Elections: 22 years later, Bihar's sugar mill workers still wait for dues

October 28, 2020 11:12 am

Bihar Election Updates: From Munger firing to Nitish Kumar's rally woes

October 28, 2020 11:09 am

Bihar Elections: In Chhapra, street plays are making voters think | Bihar Polls 2020

October 28, 2020 11:07 am

The Complete Lowdown on Bihar Elections 2020

October 28, 2020 11:04 am

What prohibition? Women ask tough questions of CM Nitish Kumar

October 25, 2020 10:25 am

After Kanhaiya, JNU's Sandeep Saurav joins electoral battle in Bihar | JNU in Bihar Election

October 22, 2020 11:07 am