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She can go to hell’: BJP Minister Giriraj Singh defends Nitish Kumar over hijab removal incident involving Muslim doctor

By Odisha News Online 202
BIHAR, DEC 18 : He did nothing wrong,” is how Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday chose to defend Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar whose recent act of assault against a Muslim woman doctor at a public event in Patna triggered widespread backlash. The BJP minister was responding to Monday’s incident in Patna where Nitish […]Continue Reading
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Bihar’s comeback king: Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar chief minister for a record 10th time

By Odisha News Online 312
BIHAR , NOV 20 : JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar was sworn in on Thursday as Bihar’s chief minister for a record 10th term, days after the NDA’s sweeping assembly poll victory. Bihar Governor Arif Muhammad Khan administered the oath at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan, which has hosted his inaugurations in 2005, 2010, and 2015. It […]Continue Reading
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Bihar’s fondness for ‘Sushasan Babu’ ensures Nitish Kumar remains in the spotlight

By Odisha News Online 235
BIHAR, NOV 14 : The 74-year-old has been at the centre of Bihar politics for more than two decades, building a reputation as a reformer and earning the nickname “Sushasan Babu” against the backdrop of the RJD’s so-called “jungle raj.” Over the years, he has repeatedly reinvented himself while retaining strong support among EBCs and […]Continue Reading
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Bihar polls: BJP releases second list of 12 candidates, fields singer Maithili Thakur from Alinagar

By Odisha News Online 185
NEW DELHI, OCT 15 : The BJP on Wednesday released its second list of 12 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls, fielding singer Maithili Thakur from Alinagar seat and former IPS officer Anand Mishra from Buxar. According to the list, Ram Chandra Prasad will contest from Hayaghat seat, while Chhoti Kumari and Rakesh Ojha […]Continue Reading
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Bihar voters’ list ‘purified’ after 22 years; new poll initiatives to be replicated across India: CEC

By Odisha News Online 230
PATNA , OCT 5 : Claiming that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) “purified” Bihar’s voters’ list after 22 years, CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday said many new initiatives were being undertaken for the upcoming assembly elections in the state, and these would be replicated across the country in due course. Addressing a press conference in […]Continue Reading