Bihar Assembly Elections 2020

Some Called It "Foolhardy": Election Body Chief On Bihar Polls Amid Covid

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 18, 2020

When the Election Commission began preparing for the Bihar assembly election amid the coronavirus pandemic, some felt it was being "fool-hardy", but the safe and successful conduct of the massive democratic exercise has given us appreciation, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said on Wednesday.

57 Per Cent Bihar Ministers Have Declared Criminal Cases Against Them: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 18, 2020

Eight of the 14 newly sworn-in ministers in Bihar have declared criminal cases against themselves, according to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

Nitish Kumar Keeps Home, 1 BJP Deputy Gets Most Of Predecessor Sushil Modi's Portfolios

India News | Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Tuesday November 17, 2020

Newly sworn-in Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today announced the various portfolios allotted among his council of ministers, keeping the home portfolio for himself. A 14-member council of ministers was sworn in by Governor Phagu Chauhan on Monday in Patna. This included two Deputy Chief Ministers, Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi, both from the ...

On Sushil Modi, Nitish Kumar Says Will Miss Him, But "BJP's Decision"

India News | Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday November 16, 2020

Sushil Modi, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar who was replaced this time by two other BJP leaders, will be missed, his former boss Nitish Kumar said on Monday. Asked if he would miss Mr Modi, Mr Kumar -- who took oath as Chief Minister on Monday along with 24 other ministers -- said "yes".

"Didn't Talk About Retirement": Nitish Kumar Clarifies Recent Comment

India News | Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Friday November 13, 2020

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has clarified his recent "last election" remark, saying he is not retiring in the near future and that his comment was misinterpreted.

Chirag Paswan To Launch Thank You "Yatra" For Party Supporters

India News | ANI | Thursday November 12, 2020

Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan will launch a "Dhanyawad Yatra" (a thanksgiving tour) after the festival of Chhath to express gratitude towards the voters who supported the party in the Bihar Assembly polls.

Over 7 Lakh Voters In Bihar Chose The 'NOTA' Option: Election Commission

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 12, 2020

A little over seven lakh voters in Bihar used the 'none of the above' or NOTA option in the assembly elections, according to the Election Commission.

Won't Join Nitish Kumar Cabinet, Says Rival-Turned-Ally Jitan Ram Manjhi

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 13, 2020

Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi was on Thursday elected the leader of its four-member legislature party.

After Winning Bihar Assembly Polls, Bengal Is Prime Focus For BJP: Kailash Vijayvargiya

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 12, 2020

After clinching the Bihar assembly polls, West Bengal will be the "prime focus" for BJP where it has set a target of winning more than 200 out of the total 294 seats in the state elections due in April-May 2021, party national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya said on Wednesday.

Winner, By Just 12 Votes: Controversy Over A Bihar Seat

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday November 11, 2020

In a thrilling election in Bihar, where counting went on till late night and margins were tight, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal United won a constituency by just 12 votes. The Hilsa seat result has been contested by the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) of Tejashwi Yadav.

"Owaisi Sahab Vote-Cutter, Secular Parties Must Be Alert": Congress

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Tuesday November 10, 2020

The Congress has accused Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM of undermining its vote base in Bihar's crucial Seemanchal region to help the BJP, which is set to emerge as the single-largest party in the state.

NDA Will Again Form Government In Bihar: Nitish Kumar's Party

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 10, 2020

The JD(U) on Tuesday exuded confidence that the NDA will again form a government in Bihar under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as trends showed the political alliance marching ahead of the RJD-led Grand Alliance.

Lalu Yadav Says Bihar Will Give Tejashwi Yadav Gift On Counting Day: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 10, 2020

RJD chief Lalu Yadav, who is serving a jail term in Ranchi in fodder scam cases, Monday wished his younger son Tejashwi Yadav on his 31st birthday, saying the people of Bihar will give him a gift on Tuesday, when state election results are announced.

Election Results 2020: How To Check Realtime Bihar Elections Results 2020 On Mobile, Computer

India News | NDTV News Desk | Tuesday November 10, 2020

The results for Bihar Assembly Election 2020 will be declared today. Counting of votes will begin at 8 am and early trends are expected to come by 8.30 am.

BJP Claims Victory In Bihar Before Results Out, Says Win For Development

India News | Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday November 11, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted late Tuesday night to thank the people of Bihar for "backing the NDA". The Prime Minister said the NDA would "work for the balanced development of every person, every region" of the state. Minutes earlier Mr Shah posted: "Every section of Bihar has... backed the NDA's development agen...