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Extended poll timings in some places in Bihar due to heatwave

The Election Commission of India extended the poll timings by two hours in some Assembly segments in four parliamentary constituencies of Bihar for enhanced voter participation amid a heatwave

The Hindu

Inflation, CAA-NRC, targeted violence: Why are Bihar’s Muslim voters anxious?

Between master strokes and criticism, the last 10 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government have been marked by religious polarisation and increasing Islamophobia.

Newslaundry

Congress, BJP give women short shrift in Bihar; regional parties put up women candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Altogether, 10 women candidates are in fray in Bihar, allotted by the regional parties; RJD tops the list with six candidates

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Bihar: Cong fields Meira Kumar's son from Patna Sahib LS seat

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar's son Anshul Avijit was on Tuesday named the Congress candidate from Bihar’s Patna Sahib seat. Read further on Dynamite News:

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It’s family and friends in Lok Sabha polls for Congress in Bihar, rue senior State party leaders

Under Opposition mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) seat distribution, Congress got only nine seats to contest. On April 22, it announced names of candidates for five seats, out of which the party has given tickets either to dynasty or borrowed players at the cost of grass root party leaders, alleged some senior…

The Hindu

Purnia constituency: Independent Pappu Yadav on hot seat against JDU, RJD

Purnia, one of the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar, has become a hot seat where the 'Pappu' factor is worrying both Janata Dal (United) and Rashtriya Janata Dal. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Blast in Train: Fire fighting cylinder explodes while extinguishing fire in Valsad Express in Bihar, RPF constable dies

An RPF Jawan died in a blast in a bogie of Valsad Express at Muzaffarpur railway station. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress announces fresh list of Lok Sabha candidates

The central election committee (CEC) of the Congress met on April 21 to discuss the party’s Lok Sabha election candidates for Punjab and Bihar.

The Hindu

Congress-RJD will bring riots, atrocities, poverty, starvation; NDA will bring development, says Amit Shah in Bihar

Amit Shah criticizes RJD regime, warns of Jungle Raj return, praises Modi's development work in Bihar.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha elections | Nitish Kumar has lost his senses, alleges Lalu Prasad

Lalu Prasad Yadav campaigns in Saran, appears composed and stylish, confident in RJD's victory in Bihar elections.

The Hindu

In Bihar's Purnea, Independent Pappu Yadav overshadows NDA vs INDIA contest

A master of optics, Mr. Yadav filed his nomination papers as an Independent and a motorcycle procession taken out on the occasion, created a buzz that is said to have irked the NDA and the INDIA bloc alike.

The Hindu

Lalu did no work, only produced children, says Nitish Kumar

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar sparks controversy with personal attack on Lalu Prasad, sparking political debate in Bihar.

The Hindu

As Rajput candidate, will get support in Sheohar naturally: Lovely Anand

Lovely Anand, wife of Bihar's Anand Mohan Singh, contests Sheohar seat in NDA alliance, defending husband's legacy.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Full list of Janata Dal (United) candidates and their constituencies

JD(U) announces 16 candidates for 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Bihar as part of BJP-led NDA alliance

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Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Full list of Rashtriya Janata Dal candidates and their constituencies

RJD announces candidates for 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Bihar and Jharkhand, forming alliance with INC in Jharkhand

The Hindu

Over 48% turnout recorded in four seats of Bihar in first phase of Lok Sabha election

A provisional voter turnout of 48.23% was recorded in the four constituencies of Bihar

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar’s absence from PM Modi’s public meeting on April 16 sets tongues wagging

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's absence from PM Modi's rallies sparks speculation amid recent gaffes, raising eyebrows in political circles.

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‘Rich get richer, poor get killed’: The election cycle still leaves Gaya’s Mahadalits behind in Bihar

This is the first story in a special series with The Mooknayak on the election machine in reserved constituencies.

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In Bihar, Congress candidate Ajit Sharma is wealthiest, Independent candidate Pappu Yadav has 41 criminal cases

Ajit Sharma is wealthiest, Pappu Yadav has most criminal cases in Bihar Lok Sabha poll phase 2.

The Times of India

Police tell court: Gunmen opened fire in bid to kill Salman Khan

The Mumbai police's crime branch on Tuesday submitted to a local court that the two arrested accused opened fire outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's house here "in an attempt to kill him". The accused, Vicky Gupta (24) and Sagar Pal (21), both residents of Bihar, were on the run after…

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Bihar Cricket Association forms Women's Cricket Development Committee to empower women players

The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) has taken a significant step towards fostering the growth of women's cricket in the state by establishing a Women's Cricket Development Committee. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Modi government gave Bihar raw deal: Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh

Congress criticizes Modi government for failing to grant Bihar special category status, address Kosi river flooding, and fulfill airport promises.

The Hindu

Follow U.P. model, reject nepotism and caste politics, Yogi Adityanath tells Bihar voters

Yogi Adityanath criticizes RJD and Congress, urges Bihar to reject caste politics, emphasizes development under Modi government.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha election: Muslim candidates get minimal representation in Bihar’s political fray

Bihar politics revolves around the Muslim-Yadav combine, but Muslim representation remains low in the upcoming Lok Sabha election.

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Bihar's Jamui and Nawada to go to polls on Friday

Days before the country goes to poll for the Lok Sabha elections, two constituencies in Bihar--Jamui and Nawada. Read further on Dynamite News:

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